Ecological Toxicology: Ecology

This course in ecotoxicology focus on effects of hazardous chemicals in the environment and what happens with biological communities of diverse organisms, both in a short- and long-term perspective. The course connects to the UN sustainability goals no.13 Climate, 14 Life under water, and 15 Life on land.

We go through ecotoxicological principles, approaches and methods with focus on the function, structure and ecology of communities. This will provide you with a scientific basis for the more applied aspects of ecotoxicology, and insight to pros and cons with different strategies. We cover both aquatic and terrestrial examples, but with emphasis on the aquatic environment. Combination effects is another central theme, both as combinations of hazardous substances and as hazardous substances in combination with other impacts such as eutrophication and ocean acidification.

Laboratory work is a part of the course with examples of different methodologies, including field sampling and model communities. You will also get experience of presenting studies and results in a scientific and popular scientific context.

One week at Kristineberg Marine Research Station is often included, where the experiments are strongly connected to on-going research, and the working days can be long. Normally we also include a poster session during the stay. Please note that there are costs for travel and meals for the stay at Kristineberg.

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