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Ecotoxicology

Undergraduate | RMI-SCB303 | 2024

Put the study of ecotoxicology under the microscope. Measure how effective various water pollution sampling methods are. Analyse the impact chemicals and pollutants have on ecosystems. Turn your findings toward critical scientific reviews.

Study method
Online & on-campus
Assessments
Subject may require attendance
Entry requirements
Part of a degree
Duration
13 weeks

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Ecotoxicology

About this subject

  • At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

    1. define critical terms and concepts in ecotoxicology
    2. describe and evaluate the biological, ecological and chemical factors affecting toxicity testing
    3. differentiate between toxicants in their effects on organisms and ecosystems
    4. explain the effects of bioaccumulation and biotransformation in organisms and ecosystems and the impacts of major pollution events such as oil spills
    5. describe, discuss and apply tests for pollution using micro-organisms, plants and invertebrates
    6. describe and evaluate biological indicators of pollution at the habitat and organism level
    7. evaluate the risk to ecosystem function from a pollutant.

Entry requirements

To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.

Prior study

To help set you up for success before you start this subject, we suggest completing or having equivalent knowledge in:

Others

First year Biology and Chemistry, Animal Structure and Function, or evidence of equivalent capabilities.

Additional requirements

  • Attendance requirements - Mandatory on-campus attendance for practical classes in the laboratory.

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

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