Toxicology and Ecotoxicology II - AB240002
Title: Toxicology and Ecotoxicology II
Guaranteed by: Department of Environmental Chemistry (240)
Faculty: Faculty of Environmental Technology
Actual: from 2022
Semester: summer
Points: summer s.:3
E-Credits: summer s.:3
Examination process: summer s.:
Hours per week, examination: summer s.:2/0, Ex [HT]
Capacity: unknown / unknown (unknown)
Min. number of students: unlimited
State of the course: taught
Language: English
Teaching methods: full-time
Teaching methods: full-time
Level:  
Additional information: http://Předmět je vyučován pouze v zimním semestru. Zkoušky se konají u přednášejících.
Old code: ZTOE
Guarantor: Mocová Klára Anna Mgr. Ph.D.
Classification: Chemistry > Environmental Chemistry
Examination dates   
This subject contains the following additional online materials
Annotation -
The aim of this course is to explain the principles of toxicity testing mainly as a tool for determination of effects of chemical compounds present in the environment and their impact on different biological species and ecosystem balance. Besides chemical analysis, estimation of ecotoxicity of chemical compounds is an important part of environmental monitoring. Broad spectrum of toxicity tests and their application in waste management or environemntal protection is demonstrated. The student will be guided through the whole process of toxicity testing from sample collection, planning of experimental design to final data interpretation.
Last update: Kubová Petra (06.03.2019)
Aim of the course -

Students will be able to:

Interpret dose-response curve and other toxicity indexes like EC50, NOEC, LOEC etc.

Describe design of the toxicity test and choose its suitable process.

Propose a suitable test battery for a certain typ of study.

Students will get knowledge of broad variety of toxicity tests at different trophic levels.

Last update: Kubová Petra (06.03.2019)
Course completion requirements -

Examination requirements:

The exam starts with written part (student must get min 50 points from 100). After successful written part the oral exam follows. The exam is focused on topics within the syllabus and the recommended literature.

Last update: Kubová Petra (06.03.2019)
Literature -

Obligatory:

  • Ecotoxicology, Campbell, P. G. C., Hodson, Peter V., Welbourn, Pamela, M., Wright, David, A., 2022

Last update: Mocová Klára Anna (25.08.2024)
Requirements to the exam -

We recommend practicing in e-learning before the exam. Any consultations (even in written form by email) should be requested at least 7 days before the scheduled exam. Otherwise, there is a risk that the teacher will not have enough time for corrections. However, any practice in e-learning is optional and does not affect the outcome of the final exam.

The exam starts with written part (student must score at least 50 points from 100). After successful written part the oral exam follows. The oral part of the exam is optional for capacity reasons. The exam is focused on topics within the syllabus and the recommended literature.

Last update: Mocová Klára Anna (31.08.2024)
Syllabus -

1. Introduction to ecotoxicology. PEC, PNEC. Bioaccumulation.

2. Principles of ecology. Multi-species toxicity tests. Microcosms, mesocosms, field studies.

3. Genotoxicity: Mutagenesis. Genotoxicity tests.

4. Genotoxicity: Carcinogenesis. Teratogenesis. FETAX.

5. Toxicity tests. Testing of chemicals. Environmental samples. Sample treatment. Leaching tests. Dilution series. Factors affecting the toxicity of substances.

6. Toxicity test design, evaluation of toxicity of substances. Dose-response curve and its interpretation. Basic ecotoxicological indices. NOEC, LOEC, EC50. Statistical evaluation in ecotoxicology.

7. Pollutants in the environment. Water. Air. Soil

8. Aquatic and terrestrial toxicity tests with producers.

9. Aquatic and terrestrial toxicity tests with consumers.

10. Toxicity tests with decomposers. Soil enzymatic toxicity tests.

11. Biomarkers in ecotoxicology.

12. Selected laboratory methods used in ecotoxicology. Image analysis.

13. Excursion to laboratory of ecotoxicology.

14. Practicing toxicity assessment with examples. Solving a complex task.

Last update: Mocová Klára Anna (31.08.2024)
Learning resources -

https://e-learning.vscht.cz/enrol/index.php?id=1528

Last update: Mocová Klára Anna (25.08.2024)
Registration requirements -

Toxicology and ecotoxicology I

Last update: Kubová Petra (06.03.2019)