09 - Ecotoxicology (Toxicology for Chemists - Module 9)

This module provides an introduction to ecotoxicology, an overview of exposure and thresholds, an overview of the main concepts and scales of ecotoxicology, and some applications of ecotoxicology. Using these materials, students will learn: the history of ecotoxicology; why ecotoxicology is important to sustainability; effects on levels of biological organization; relations to hazard and risk assessment; relations to broader green chemistry concepts; and analysis and interpretation of ecotoxicology datasets. Multiple case studies and in-class activities are provided in the lecture slides, not in separate documents.

What’s included?

Lectures:
“9A – Intro to Ecotoxicology” (1-2 hours)
“9B – Exposure and Thresholds in Ecotoxicology” (1-2 hours)
“9C – Concepts and Scales of Ecotoxicology” (1-2 hours)
“9D – Applications of Ecotoxicology” (1-2 hours)
Supplementary Information: contained within the lecture slides and lesson plan

File Size: 14 MB

This course module was authored by:
Dr. Bryan W. Brooks, Distinguished Professor, Baylor University
Dr. Laura M. Langan, Postdoctoral Fellow, Baylor University