Course - Ecotoxicology - TBI4110
TBI4110 - Ecotoxicology
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | D |
Course content
The course focuses on pollution of air, water and soil, and gives an introduction on the toxic and ecotoxic effects of pollutants on animals, humans and ecosystems. The following topics are included: General introduction to ecotoxicology and environmental toxicology, Metals in the environments, Organic pollutants, sources and global transport, Fate of organic pollutants in ecosystems, Emerging pollutants, Biological and biochemical effects of pollutants, Biomarkers and biomonitoring, Endocrine disrupting chemicals, Toxicokinetics, Effects on individuals and populations, Changes in communities and ecosystems, Factors affecting toxicity, mixtures and climate change, Plastic pollution, Oil pollution, Noise Pollution and Ecological risk assessment
Learning outcome
The course gives an introduction to ecotoxicology, i.e., knowledge of exposure and effects of environmental pollutants on natural biological systems (molecules, cells, organisms, species, populations and ecosystems:
Skills:
- Ability to apply acquired knowledge to understand how pollutants are spread in the nature, and how they affect biological systems in nature.
- Ability to apply acquired knowledge to reduce or hinder harmful effects of pollutants on biological systems and bioresources.
General competence:
- Basic knowledge on how different groups of contaminants are spread in the nature, taken up and excreted by the organisms, and the toxic and ecotoxic effects on pollutants on biological systems and bioresources.
- Basic knowledge on ecological risk assessment.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and seminars (obligatory attendance of 2 seminars)
Compulsory assignments
- Mandatory participation in 2 seminars
Further on evaluation
Written exam on campus
Obligatory activity needs to be approved in order to go for the exam.
A resit examination can be changed from a written to an oral examination.
Recommended previous knowledge
BI2025 Animal Ecophysiology and Ecotoxicology, TIØ4300 Environmental Science, Ecosystems and Sustainability, BI2012 Cell Biology or similar qualifications in biology and environmental science. KJ1000 - General chemistry or similar courses giving an introduction into chemistry and organic chemistry.
Course materials
Landis, Sofield, Yu: "Introduction to Environmental Toxicology: Molecular Substructures to Ecological Landscapes", CRC press
Lectures and other material provided during the lectures.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIK7020 | 7.5 | ||
| BI2072 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2011 | |
| BI2071 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2011 |
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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Biology
- Geology
- Natural Sciences
- Technological subjects
- Aase Krøkje
- Augustine Ebeku Arukwe
- Bettie Maria Chloé Cormier
- Bjørn Munro Jenssen
- Martin Wagner
- Veerle Leontina B Jaspers
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Biology
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD School exam 100/100 D 2025-05-19 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL520 Sluppenvegen 14 36 SL510 Sluppenvegen 14 36 - Summer UTS School exam 100/100 D INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"