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    Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2021 Augusta University Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Augusta University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

BIOL 3820 - Marine Pollution (4 Credit Hours)



This course introduces the student to the effects of pollutants on biota, mostly aquatic, but also the effects of biota on pollutants. By the end of the course, students should understand the principles of toxicology and ecotoxicology, eutrophication and climate change, appreciate the role of lab-based bioassays, field studies, and epidemiology, have a general understanding of risk assessment, and be able to read, understand, and evaluate primary literature in the field.


Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3

Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: (BIOL1108 >= C or BIOL1108 >= K or BIOL1108H >= C) and CHEM1212 >= C and CHEM1212L >= C
Repeat Status: No
Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester
Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic
Fee Detail Code Description
Biology Lab Fee
Fee Amount
40
Fee Type
FLAT


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