Ecotoxicology
| Title | ΟΙΚΟΤΟΞΙΚΟΛΟΓΙΑ / Ecotoxicology |
| Code | ΟΚΝ705 |
| Faculty | Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment |
| School | Agriculture |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 420000956 |
| Academic Year | 2018 – 2019 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600121157
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Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600121157
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
Students should be familiar with the use of chemical and ecological terms, computers, and literature review.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. have a basic scientific knowledge on the sources, structure and toxicity of chemicals to ecosystems.
2. obtain the necessary knowledge on the restoration of a polluted environment
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Design and manage projects
- Respect natural environment
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Introduction and principles of Ecotoxicology. Biosphere pollution.Polluters(chemical industry, petrol oil industry, radioindustry, agriculture etc.). Toxicity. Toxic inorganic and organic pollutants and their effects on organisms, populations and ecosystems.Toxicity testing and Biomarkers. Structure and toxicity of chemicals. Pollutants monitoring, sampling and analysis of toxic substances. Restoration and remediation of polluted environment. Relevant legislation.
Keywords
Ecosystems, Toxicology, The pollutants fate. Biomarkers
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Multimedia
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
Powerpoint.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Seminars | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Fieldwork | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Tutorial | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Project | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Written assigments | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Total |
Student Assessment
Description
100% written exams
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
- Oral Exams (Formative, Summative)
Last Update
07-05-2014
