1. komponenta

Lecture type	Total
Lectures	30
Seminar	30

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

COURSE OBJECTIVE
The curriculum explains the basic concepts of ecotoxicology, types of pollutants with emphasis on acute and chronic toxicity, with the greatest emphasis on ecotoxicity tests (in vivo and in vitro) used to determine the toxicity of water, soil and sediment. Examples of ecotoxicity tests will be used to explain their importance in ecotoxicology. The second part of the lecture gives an overview of previous research related to biomonitoring of the environment and humans and the development of new biomarkers.

COURSE IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM
Introduction to ecotoxicology, acute and chronic toxicity, synergism and antagonism, environmental risk assessment.
Reach regulation, in vitro ecotoxicity tests (V. fischeri, P. putida, S. cerevisiae, D. magna)
In vitro and in vivo ecotoxicity tests (zebrafish, microalgae, worms, mice, hamsters)
Soil and sediment toxicity (ISO and OECD standards) (earthworm test, germination test (germination index), nitrogen and carbon transformation, birds)
Review of scientific research - application of ecotoxicity tests
1st Partial exam
Monitoring (environment and humans)
Biomarkers, basic classification of biomarkers, difference between biomarkers and bioindicators.
Application of biomarkers in ecotoxicology (behavioral biomarkers, energy metabolism, reproductive biomarkers, genotoxicity biomarkers)
Application of biomarkers in ecotoxicology (biomarkers of immunotoxicity, biomarkers of lysosomal stability, biomarkers of oxidative stress)
Overview of scientific research - application of biomarkers in ecotoxicology
Toxicity of nanomaterials
Ecotoxicology of the sea
2nd partial exam

STUDENT OBLIGATIONS IN TEACHING AND THEIR PERFORMANCE
Attendance at lectures (at least 70%) and seminars (100%). Conducting seminars on a given topic from the course, preparing presentations and lectures to students.

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

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. connect basic facts, concepts, chemical principles, and theories related to advanced areas of chemistry and chemical technologies
2. form opinions based on incomplete or limited information
3. demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimal guidance
4. explain scientific or technical ideas, data, or conclusions using appropriate explanations in a professional or visual setting, orally or in writing
5. develop interaction with scientists from other disciplines and participate on multidisciplinary teams

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, 2015.
4. Encyclopedia of Aquatic Ecotoxicology, J.-F. Férard, C. Blaise, 2013.

Izborni kolegij - Regular modul - Environmental Chemistry and Green Technologies