Aquatic Toxicology

Catalog description

This course studies the lethal and sublethal effects of chemical contaminants on aquatic ecosystems and humans. Topics covered include environmental legislation, chemical distribution and fate in the environment, methods of toxicity testing, assessment of exposure and risk, effects of chemical contaminants on humans, fish and aquatic invertebrate populations, communities and ecosystems, and toxicity of specific chemical groups. This course is taught largely at an undergraduate level. Graduate students have additional course requirements/expectations. Prerequisite: BIO 307 or BIO 341 ; CHM 104 ; junior standing. Offered Spring - Odd Numbered Years.