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Applied Ecotoxicology

Angewandte Ökotoxikologie

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Karl Fent
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:13:28

Abstract

Besides regarding basic concepts, this lecture focus on applied aspects of ecotoxicology. Case studies and effects of environmental chemicals on cells, organisms up to ecosystems are regarded. In a multidisciplinary approach based on toxicological concepts, pollutants are analysed, in particular hormonally active compounds and their effects on reproduction.

Objective

This lecture focusses on basic concepts of ecotoxicology and their application to enviromental chemicals and environmental pollution problems. Basic concepts are regarded with respect to their consequences for the environment. Toxicological effects on organisms are analysed at different levels of organisation, from the molecular to the ecosystem level. Case studies are regarded in order to understand chemical's actions and their effects. In addition bioaccumulation and their consequences, the methods in ecotoxicology and environmental effects of various compounds will be regarded. Emphasis will be placed on hormonally active compounds and their effects to aquatic organisms. Furthermore, methods of enviornmental risk assessment of environmental pollutants will be discussed.

Content

Basic concepts of ecotoxicology. Bioavailability, uptake and metabolism. Bioacculation of environmental chemicals. Methods of ectotoxicology. Effects on moleculse, cells, organisms, populations and ecosystems. Mode of actions of environmental chemicals. Effect assessment in model ecosystems. Environmental hazard and risk assessment. Case studies on environmental pollutants. Endocrine disrupters and their ecological consequences.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Hochschullehrbuch von K. Fent "Ökotoxikologie. Umweltchemie-Toxikologie-Ökologie" (G. Thieme Verlag, Stuttgart, 2003). Zu Teilbereichen wird ein Skript abgegeben.

Literature

Fent K. Ökotoxikologie. G. Thieme Verlag, Stuttgart, 2003. Bätscher R, Studer C. Fent K. Stoffe mit endokriner Wirkung in der Umwelt. Buwal Schriftenreihe No. 308. Bern, 1999.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Angewandte Ökotoxikologie
  • Mon 10:15-12:00 (HG E 41)
2 h weekly

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