ENST2003

ENST2003: Ecotoxicology and Environmental Monitoring

Science and Engineering

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About this Unit

The most common aquatic and terrestrial contaminants are studied: classification of contaminants, effects of contaminants on biota, physiological effects at the organism level and effects at the population levels and community levels. Laboratory toxicology and endpoints measured: effective concentration (EC50), no observed effect concentration (NOEC) LC50 etc. Field toxicology, biomarkers, bioindicators and urban toxicology. The knowledge is integrated by presenting case studies where theory is applied to real-life scenarios. The practical portion of the unit is composed of a mixture of tutorials and laboratories. Students design environmental monitoring plans and learn basic laboratory techniques: standard curves, protein determination, and biomarker analysis.

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Unit Details

Credits25

Contact Hours4 Weekly

Result TypeGrade/Mark

AreaSchool of Molecular and Life Sciences (MLS) (1154)

Field of Education050900 Environmental Studies (Narrow Grouping)

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Tuition Pattern

Lecture1 x 2 hours weekly
Science Laboratory1 x 2 hours weekly

Prerequisites

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308719Admission into 308719 - Master of Science - Science

MC-SCNCEAdmission into MC-SCNCE - Master of Science (Science)

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