Ecotoxicology Laboratory - N240017
Title: Laboratoř ekotoxikologie
Guaranteed by: Department of Environmental Chemistry (240)
Faculty: Faculty of Environmental Technology
Actual: from 2021
Semester: winter
Points: winter s.:6
E-Credits: winter s.:6
Examination process: winter s.:
Hours per week, examination: winter s.:0/8, MC [HT]
Capacity: unknown / unknown (unknown)
Min. number of students: unlimited
State of the course: cancelled
Language: Czech
Teaching methods: full-time
Teaching methods: full-time
Level:  
Guarantor: Vurm Radek Ing. Ph.D.
Class: Základní laboratoře
Is interchangeable with: AB240009, B240009
Examination dates   Schedule   
This subject contains the following additional online materials
Annotation -
The transfer of theoretical knowledge of the subject lectures Ecotoxicology into practice. Students will learn the foundation of selected ecotoxicological tests on organisms of different trophic levels (decomposers, producers, consumers) terrestrial and aquatic environments, methods of evaluation and statistical analysis of the results and their subsequent interpretation.
Last update: KOBETICK (19.07.2013)
Aim of the course -

Students will be able to:

  • perform basic ecotoxicological tests with aquatic and terrestrial organisms (microorganisms, aquatic crustaceans, aquatic macrophytes, algae, soil invertebrates, terrestrial plants)
  • perform statistical evaluation and interpretation of ecotoxicological data
  • evaluate protocols on ecotoxicological issues.

Last update: TAJ240 (18.11.2013)
Literature -

R: Instructions for the preparation labs available on the website of the Working Group.

Last update: KOBETICK (09.07.2013)
Requirements to the exam -

The labs are designed as a 14-day batch (from October to December). The exact date will be announced at the beginning of the semester.

Attendance is mandatory. Student after exercise up and gives reports of individual laboratory protocols within the specified time.

Last update: KOBETICK (19.07.2013)
Syllabus -

Preparation and pre-treatment of samples for toxicity tests. Working with a microscope, working in a sterile box. Breeding and cultivation conditions of the test organisms. Planning of experiments, the choice of the concentration series, statistical evaluation of data. Test of acute toxicity to aquatic crustaceans (Daphnia magna). Test on brine shrimp (Artemia salina). Growth inhibition test on chlorococcal algae (Desmodesmus subspicatus). Growth inhibition test of aquatic macrophytes - duckweed (Lemna minor). Terrestrial test - inhibition of root growth of lettuce (Lactuca sativa). Test of inhibition of dehydrogenase activity of soils. Behavioral test with soil invertebrates. Bioluminiscence inhibition test on Vibrio fischeri.

Last update: KOBETICK (22.07.2013)
Learning resources -

http://www.vscht.cz/uchop/ekotoxikologie/index.htm

Last update: KOBETICK (19.07.2013)
Registration requirements -

No.

Last update: KOBETICK (09.07.2013)
Teaching methods
Activity Credits Hours
Konzultace s vyučujícími 2 56
Účast v laboratořích (na exkurzi nebo praxi) 2 56
Příprava na přednášky, semináře, laboratoře, exkurzi nebo praxi 2 56
6 / 6 168 / 168
Coursework assessment
Form Significance
Regular attendance 50
Report from individual projects 50