1. komponenta

Lecture type	Total
Lectures	30
Seminar	15

* 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.
I. partial exam
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

SEMINARS: Case analysis in the field of ecotoxicology. Students are divided into teams, given an appropriate topic to work on and present to the other students.

DEVELOPMENT OF GENERAL AND SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES OF STUDENTS.
Enabling 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 (minimum 70%) and seminars (100%). Conducting seminars on a given topic from the course, preparing presentations and lectures to the other students.

TEACHING METHODS
Lecture with the use of a power point presentation. All necessary materials 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

LEARNING OUTCOMES AT PROGRAM LEVEL:
1. apply a scientific approach to real-world chemical engineering problems 2. critically use literature in print and online to gather the information necessary to solve chemical engineering problems 3. demonstrate communication skills to present results in written and oral form, including in English, and the ability to work in teams, including with experts from other disciplines 4. demonstrate the ability to learn independently and recognize the need for lifelong learning.

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.

Enrollment :
Passed : Analytical chemistry
Passed : Basics of electrical engineering
Passed : Basics of mechanical engineering
Passed : Calculus I
Passed : Calculus II
Passed : Computer programming and application
Passed : English language 2
Passed : General and inorganic chemistry
Passed : Physical education 1
Passed : Physical education 2
Passed : Physics I
Passed : Physics II

Izborni kolegij - Regular studij - Chemical Engineering