Ecotoxicology and statisticsLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: EE00EC23
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- English
Objective
The course is an introduction to the field of ecotoxicology: the study of the fate and effects of contaminants in ecosystems. The course covers the fate of chemicals in the environment, sorption and degradation of chemicals, bioavailability and biomagnification of chemicals and dose-response relationships. It is further considered, how environmental factors affect exposure and toxicity, and how the effects on individuals affect populations and communities. The statistical part deals with research problems with proper methods and you are able to produce, present and critically analyze statistical data. You also learn to perfprm basic statistical tests with computer programs.
Content
What happens to chemicals in the environment?
How can bioavailability be estimated?
What kind of effects do chemicals cause?
What kind of environmental factors affect the environmental fate of chemicals?
How to use statistical tests in your work?
How can basic statistical tests be done by computer programs?
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
01.01.2024 - 31.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Metsätalouden ja ympäristöteknologian koulutusyksikkö
Campus
- Kotka Campus
- Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering
Teachers
- Anne Vaarasuo
- Arto Sormunen
Teacher in charge
Arto Sormunen
Scheduling groups
- A (Size: 15. Open UAS: 0.)
- B (Size: 15. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
EEMI22SVPEnvironmental Engineering, online/full-time studies
Small groups
- A
- B
Objective
The course is an introduction to the field of ecotoxicology: the study of the fate and effects of contaminants in ecosystems. The course covers the fate of chemicals in the environment, sorption and degradation of chemicals, bioavailability and biomagnification of chemicals and dose-response relationships. It is further considered, how environmental factors affect exposure and toxicity, and how the effects on individuals affect populations and communities. The statistical part deals with research problems with proper methods and you are able to produce, present and critically analyze statistical data. You also learn to perfprm basic statistical tests with computer programs.
Content
What happens to chemicals in the environment?
How can bioavailability be estimated?
What kind of effects do chemicals cause?
What kind of environmental factors affect the environmental fate of chemicals?
How to use statistical tests in your work?
How can basic statistical tests be done by computer programs?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
07.11.2022 - 18.11.2022
Timing
09.01.2023 - 30.04.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
RDI portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Metsätalouden ja ympäristöteknologian koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
18 - 36
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering
Teachers
- Juho Rajala
- Arto Sormunen
Teacher in charge
Juho Rajala
Scheduling groups
- Group A (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
- Group B (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
EEMI21SPEnvironmental Engineering, full-time studies
Small groups
- Group A
- Group B
Objective
The course is an introduction to the field of ecotoxicology: the study of the fate and effects of contaminants in ecosystems. The course covers the fate of chemicals in the environment, sorption and degradation of chemicals, bioavailability and biomagnification of chemicals and dose-response relationships. It is further considered, how environmental factors affect exposure and toxicity, and how the effects on individuals affect populations and communities. The statistical part deals with research problems with proper methods and you are able to produce, present and critically analyze statistical data. You also learn to perfprm basic statistical tests with computer programs.
Content
What happens to chemicals in the environment?
How can bioavailability be estimated?
What kind of effects do chemicals cause?
What kind of environmental factors affect the environmental fate of chemicals?
How to use statistical tests in your work?
How can basic statistical tests be done by computer programs?
Opiskelumateriaali
Study material is provided in Learn.
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
You will attend teaching and field work as specified in the weekly schedule. Your study routine is determined by the scheduled group sessions and by the self-study assignments.
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
If possible
Tentit ja muut määräajat
Ecotox & Laboratory part : No exam, mandatory to participate in laboratory work
Statistics: Evaluation based on the tasks
Opiskelijan työmäärä
135 h
Toteutuksen osien kuvaus
1 credit - Lectures about ecotoxicology and instruction to the lab
2 credits - Laboratory part, 3 Ecotoxicological test (soil, water, biotox)
2 credits - Statistics related to the ecotoxicological tests
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed
Assessment methods and criteria
Pass/Fail
You must participate to the laboratory work and complete the mandatory tasks related to them (statistics part).
Enrollment
08.11.2021 - 21.11.2021
Timing
01.01.2022 - 29.04.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Metsätalouden ja ympäristöteknologian koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
15 - 36
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering
Teachers
- Juho Rajala
- Arto Sormunen
Teacher in charge
Juho Rajala
Scheduling groups
- Ryhmä A (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
- Ryhmä B (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
EEMI20SPEnvironmental Engineering, full-time studies
Small groups
- Ryhmä A
- Ryhmä B
Objective
The course is an introduction to the field of ecotoxicology: the study of the fate and effects of contaminants in ecosystems. The course covers the fate of chemicals in the environment, sorption and degradation of chemicals, bioavailability and biomagnification of chemicals and dose-response relationships. It is further considered, how environmental factors affect exposure and toxicity, and how the effects on individuals affect populations and communities. The statistical part deals with research problems with proper methods and you are able to produce, present and critically analyze statistical data. You also learn to perfprm basic statistical tests with computer programs.
Content
What happens to chemicals in the environment?
How can bioavailability be estimated?
What kind of effects do chemicals cause?
What kind of environmental factors affect the environmental fate of chemicals?
How to use statistical tests in your work?
How can basic statistical tests be done by computer programs?
Opiskelumateriaali
Study material is provided in Learn.
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
You will attend teaching and field work as specified in the weekly schedule. Your study routine is determined by the scheduled group sessions and by the self-study assignments.
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
If possible
Tentit ja muut määräajat
Ecotox & Laboratory part : No exam, mandatory to participate in laboratory work
Statistics: Evaluation based on the tasks
Opiskelijan työmäärä
135 h
Toteutuksen osien kuvaus
1 credit - Lectures about ecotoxicology and instruction to the lab
2 credits - Laboratory part, 3 Ecotoxicological test (soil, water, biotox)
2 credits - Statistics related to the ecotoxicological tests
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed
Assessment methods and criteria
Pass/Fail
You must participate to the laboratory work and complete the mandatory tasks related to them (statistics part).