Code: | RM31 | Acronym: | TA |
Keywords | |
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Classification | Keyword |
OFICIAL | Marine Biology and Ecology |
Active? | Yes |
Responsible unit: | Microscopy |
Course/CS Responsible: | Master Degree in Marine Sciences - Marine Resources |
Acronym | No. of Students | Study Plan | Curricular Years | Credits UCN | Credits ECTS | Contact hours | Total Time |
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MCMRM | 0 | Oficial Plan 2018 | 1 | - | 5 | 50 | 135 |
Teacher | Responsibility |
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Maria João Tomé da Costa Sousa da Rocha |
Theoretical classes: | 2,14 |
Laboratory Practice: | 1,43 |
Type | Teacher | Classes | Hour |
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Theoretical classes | Totals | 1 | 2,143 |
Maria João Tomé da Costa Sousa da Rocha | 2,143 | ||
Laboratory Practice | Totals | 1 | 1,429 |
Rodrigo Franco Alves | 1,429 |
In the last decades, the study of Aquatic Toxicology has developed in a unique way, due to the increasing global scarcity of drinking water and the decrease in marine resources, so important for the sustainability of life on our planet. For these reasons the main objectives of this curricular unit (UC) are to provide knowledge and skills in this multidisciplinary area that integrates toxicology with biology, aquatic ecology and aquatic chemistry.
To this end, the effects of man-made compounds, as well as other natural and anthropogenic materials, will be studied, with the ability to alter the biology of aquatic organisms considering various levels of organization, i.e., cells, individualized organisms, communities and ecosystems.
The main study targets that will be considered are the marine, estuarine and freshwater aquatic environments. In this context, in addition to the study of water quality, the matrices associated with it, such as sediment and suspended materials will be also studied.
The performance and application of standardized toxicity tests (acute, subacute and chronic) will be emphasized throughout the UC. These tests allow the evaluation of endpoints, such as the survival, growth and reproduction of aquatic organisms chosen specifically due to their high ecological importance and sensitivity. The application of bioindicators and biomarkers will also be considered as a means of investigating aquatic toxicity.
Finally, tools for risk assessment in polluted aquatic environments will be provided.
It is expected that students gain skills in the study area, being able to assist in the evaluation of risk situations, the proposed solutions for the prevention and learn to identify the analytical means to diagnose the degree of environmental pollution.
Exhibition, demonstration, discussion of problems and experimental.
Designation | Weight (%) |
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Exame | 60,00 |
Participação presencial | 40,00 |
Total: | 100,00 |
Designation | Time (hours) |
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Estudo autónomo | 85,00 |
Frequência das aulas | 50,00 |
Total: | 135,00 |
Presence to three quarters of classes taught and realization of special works.
Type of Assessment: Distributed assessment with Final Exam.
Evaluation formula:
Final classification = Final theoretical exam grade (60%) + Average classification obtained in practical work (40%).
To obtain approval for the curricular unit, the minimum classification to be obtained in the components that constitute the final classification must be equal to or greater than 9.5 out of 20.
Student workers (TE), association leaders (DA) and other students with special status will be evaluated similarly to regular students. However, in cases where the law exempts students from failure due to absence from classes, they will be assessed by a final theoretical/practical exam on the content taught in classes in this UC, in which they will have to obtain a minimum grade of 9.5. in 20.
Final classification = Final theoretical exam grade (100%)
The improvement of the classification will be obtained in the Final Exam, in accordance with the formula.
Final grade = Final theoretical exam grade (60%) + Continuous assessment grade (40%).
The minimum grade for each component is 9.5 in 20.