Postgraduate Courses
OCES
Ocean Science
- OCES 5320Ecotoxicology[3-1-0:4]Previous Course Code(s)LIFS 5320, BISC 532Exclusion(s)ENVS 5113BackgroundLIFS 3160DescriptionTo study the impact and toxic effects of pollutants on diversity, growth and metabolism of living organisms and the ecosystem as a whole.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Define the scope of ecotoxicology study and recognize the major classes of pollutants.
- 2.Describe the major concepts in ecotoxicology study, such as the entry and fate, bioaccumulation and bioavailability.
- 3.Describe the ecological and biological responses of pollutants at different levels.
- 4.Demonstrate methods in conducting ecotoxicology research, such as the kinetic modelling, biomonitoring, toxicity testing, biomarkers and toxicity mechanisms study.
