Marine Pollution

Catalog description

This course introduces the student to the effects of pollutants on biota, mostly aquatic, but also the effects of biota on pollutants. By the end of the course, students should understand the principles of toxicology and ecotoxicology, eutrophication and climate change, appreciate the role of lab-based bioassays, field studies, and epidemiology, have a general understanding of risk assessment, and be able to read, understand, and evaluate primary literature in the field. Prerequisite(s): ( BIOL 1108 >= C or BIOL 1108H >= C) and BIOL 1108L >= C and CHEM 1212 >= C and CHEM 1212L >= C Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Course Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester Schedule Type (Primary): Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Additional Course Fee: Biology Lab Fee Fee Type: Flat Fee Fee Amount: $ 50 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.