6 ECTS credits
150 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 4015835FNR for all students in the 1st semester at a (F) Master - specialised level.
In the theoretical part of the course, processes such as hazard identification, modelling dose-response and risk characterization are introduced and defined. We further discuss the concepts of probability and related notions of uncertainty, variability and unpredictability, and present two alternative approaches to address these concepts based on Frequentist and Bayesian statistics. The course provides also standard frameworks and guidance information from EU-legislations on the regulations of chemicals (REACH), the water framework directive (WFD) and the principles of safety for food contact materials (FCM). Finally, several case studies intend to enhance the learning experience for the students are illustrated:
Lectures (10 modules of 3 hrs)
Homework presentation during first semester
Notes consisting of the slides shown during the lectures and specific research papers
will be available via the learning platform (VUB).
Complementary study material
Books available in the library of AMGC research unit.: Glenn W. Suter (2007), Ecological Risk Assessment, Second edition, CRC Press, Taylor Francis Group ISBN 1-56670-634-3
For further information please contact Marc Elskens (melskens@vub.be)
This course provides an overview of the methods needed to examine the impact of chemical contaminants on the ecosystems and how human and environmental risks can be assessed. Many concepts intend to enhance the learning experience for the students are presented and discussed:
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Other Exam determines 100% of the final mark.
Within the Other Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Homework presentation during first semester (50%)
Written Exam in January (50%).
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Chemistry: Profile Education (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Biology: Human Ecology
Master of Biology: AR Human Ecology 60 ECTS
Master of Teaching in Science and Technology: chemie (120 ECTS, Etterbeek) (only offered in Dutch)