Ecotoxicology is the study of the fate of chemicals in the environment and their effects on the ecological systems. The course will examine the origin, fate, and the potential impact of some of these chemicals derived from the human activities on natural ecosystems, including the aquatic and terrestrial environments. Organisms of interest will include the microbial community, primary producers, aquatic and terrestrial invertebrates and vertebrates and lastly terrestrial mammals. Enrolment limit: 20 students. Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1.5 hrs. Prerequisites: BLG 143 and BLG 144 and BLG 567 Course Weight: 1.00 Billing Units: 1
