ECOTOXICOLOGICAL TESTS
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Degree course:
Corso di Second cycle degree in ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Academic year when starting the degree:
2017/2018
Year:
2
Academic year in which the course will be held:
2018/2019
Course type:
Supplementary compulsory subjects
Credits:
4
Period:
First Semester
Standard lectures hours:
48
Detail of lecture’s hours:
Lesson (16 hours), Laboratory (32 hours)
Requirements:
Bases of inorganic, organic and analytical chemistry, ecology
written exam which usually considers EVEN the simulation of a lab test
Assessment:
Voto Finale
4 CFU in order to make ecotoxicity tests in lab to assess the environmental risk
Ecotoxicity tests are detailed described to assess the environmental risk. Test in aquatic and soil environment are well described, both for for animals and vegetables.OECD guidelines are used during the lab experiences.
OECD guidelines
Teaching lessons in class in order to understand and analyze ecotoxicity tests and their meaning and a large amount of time in lab in order to learn how to make tests with organisms
Availability of the teacher at 100% (better by e-mail appointment )