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Ulster University: Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Monitoring

Institution Ulster University
Department E-Learning
Web https://www.ulster.ac.uk
Study type Taught

Summary

With over 30 years’ experience of teaching Environmental Toxicology, and 19 years teaching via online distance learning, the course team has a significant track record in Ecotoxicology education. This course investigates why pollution occurs, what the risks are to both humans and the environment, and what approaches to management we might have.

The specific objectives of the course are to develop an understanding of:

• The general mechanisms of toxicity.

• The basis of setting environmental quality standards.

• The behaviour of contaminants in water, air and soil.

• The legislative controls on contaminants.

• Analysing large datasets using techniques such as Geographic Infomation Systems.

MSc

Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip

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