- Inter-faculty Studies in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Computer Science
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Mathematics
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Computer Science
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Mathematics
Marine Microplastics: from the anthropogenic litter to the plastisphere 1200-MAMIPL-OG
The aim of this lecture is to present in a systematic way the knowledge about marine microplastics. It consists of five meetings, each dedicated to one subject:
1. Marine Microplastics: general introduction
2. Marine Microplastics: facts and myths (chemical basics)
3. a) MMs characterization techniques: description of methods (Raman
spectroscopy)
b) At high seas: selected results from field studies
4. a) Ecotoxicology: MMs, POPs, nanoparticles
b) Welcome on a Plastisphere
5. a) The civil science: contribution to the sea protection and
science engagement case study
b) Green chemistry: sustainable materials
c) Art + Conclusions, papers presentations
Alternatively, the lecture will provide a general introduction, and the laboratory workshop will present the FTIR and Raman spectroscopy of MMs. The program depends on the number of students in the group and their general knowledge about the topic.
It is possible to choose the polish language and English slides.
Type of course
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Course dedicated to a programme
Learning outcomes
- to enlarge ones knowledge about the marine microplastics and emerging contaminants
- to explain crucial concepts of maritime habitats protection and present main threats (microplastic debris, persistent organic pollutants, nanomaterials) and scientific activity in that domain
- to present the physical and chemical characterization methods of polymer materials
- to motivate to be up-to-data with literature and engaged in the sea protection
- to give the interdisciplinary overview of the presented subjects
Assessment criteria
The oral presentation of the selected scientific article and short quiz. All details to be given and clarified at the first lecture.
Bibliography
Up-to-data literature will be given at the first meeting.
Additional information
Information on level of this course, year of study and semester when the course unit is delivered, types and amount of class hours - can be found in course structure diagrams of apropriate study programmes. This course is related to the following study programmes:
- Inter-faculty Studies in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Computer Science
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Mathematics
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Computer Science
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Mathematics
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