1. komponenta

Lecture type	Total
Lectures	30

* Load is given in academic hour (1 academic hour = 45 minutes)

COURSE OBJECTIVE.
The course content explains the basic concepts of ecotoxicology, types of toxic substances, basics of quantitative aspects of toxicity and regulations in ecotoxicology. The presence of pollutants in the environment is discussed, with emphasis on the toxicity of various chemical compounds, ways of assessing risk, and ways of preventing and eliminating the harmful effects of accidents involving chemicals.

COURSE IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM
Introduction to ecotoxicology. Ecological hierarchy. Cycle of elements in an ecosystem.
Effects of inorganic and organic substances on the environment.
The presence of pollutants in the air and the effects on the environment and humans.
The presence of pollutants in water and the effects on the environment and humans. Waterborne diseases.
The presence of pollutants in soil and the effects on the environment and humans. Soil syndromes. Review for I. Partial Examination.
1st part examination
Types of adverse effects. Acute and chronic toxicity. Toxicity as a result of interaction of chemical compounds.
Bioaccumulation, bioconcentration and biomagnification. Biological transformation, excretion and accumulation of toxic substances in the body. Bioavailability.
Pathways of uptake of pollutants into the body. Absorption and distribution of pollutants through the respiratory tract, skin and digestive system. Factors involved in the uptake of pollutants.
Effects of pollutants on population, community and ecosystem.
Monitoring of changes in the environment - monitoring. Biomarkers.
Disasters and accidents in the world.
Vulnerability of the Republic of Croatia to disasters and accidents. Legislation.
II. partial exam

DEVELOPING GENERAL AND SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES OF STUDENTS.
Enable students to understand all aspects of negative anthropogenic activities with emphasis on chemical pollution of nature and environment. Enable students to independently and objectively assess the harmfulness of chemicals to the living world based on available information. In addition, upon completion of the course, students will have a basic knowledge of how and through which research methods they can gain knowledge about the possibilities of preventing, combating and eliminating harmful consequences of accidents with chemicals.

STUDENTS OBLIGATIONS IN TEACHING AND THEIR PERFORMANCE
Attendance at lectures (at least 70%).

TEACHING METHODS
Lecture with the use of a power point presentation. All necessary materials were provided on Merlin.

METHOD OF EXAM OF KNOWLEDGE AND EXAM:
Two written exams during the semester (exemption from oral exam).

METHOD OF MONITORING THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF COURSES:
Student survey

METHODOLOGY PREREQUISITES no

LEARN OUTCOMES AT PROGRAM LEVEL:
1. interpret chemical information and data 2. apply your knowledge in practice, especially in solving problems based on qualitative or quantitative information 3. search for information available on the Internet 4. assess the risks associated with the use of certain chemicals or laboratory procedures.

1. Priniciples of Ecotoxicology, Third Edition, C.H. Walker, S.P. Hopkin, R.M. Sibly, D.B. Peakall, Taylor&Francis, 2006.
2. PP predavanja na Merlinu, Dajana Kučić Grgić,
3. Fundamentals of Ecotoxicology - The Science of Pollution, Fourth Edition,, M. C. Newman, Taylor & Francis, 2015.
4. Encyclopedia of Aquatic Ecotoxicology, J.-F. Férard, C. Blaise, Springer Science+Business Media, 2013.

Izborni kolegij - Regular studij - Applied Chemistry

Izborni predmeti - Regular studij - Applied Chemistry