一、課程簡介(Course objective):
To acquaint students with understanding of fundamentals of ecotoxicology. Toxic substances and their effect on ecosystems are introduced.

二、課程要求(Evaluation):
Midterm 50%; Final 50%

三、課程內容(Class contents):
1.Introduction: the ecotoxicology concepts
2.Major classes of pollutant
3.Routes by which pollutants enter ecosystems
4.The fate of metals and radioactive isotopes in contaminated ecosystems
5.The fate of organic pollutants in individuals and in ecosystems
6.Toxicity testing
7.Biochemical effects of pollutants
8.Physiological effects of pollutants
9.Interactive effects of pollutants
10.Biomarkers
11.Effects on population, community and ecosystem
12.Ecological risk assessment

四、參考書目(References):
Textbook: Principle of Ecotoxicology by C.H. Walker et al, 2nd edition, Taylor & Francis, 2001
References: Introduction to Ecotoxicology by D. Connell, Blackwell Science, 1999.
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