M.Cp.0007 Pesticides II: Toxicology, Ecotoxicology, Environmental Metabolism, Regulation and Registration (6 ECTS/4 SWS)

Coordinator
Prof. Dr. A. v. Tiedemann, Dr. S. Weigand
Department of Crop Sciences, Division of Plant Pathology and Plant Protection
Language
English
Type of instruction/contact hours
Lecture / 56 h
Frequency and duration
WiSe / one semester
Instructors
Prof.Dr.A.v.Tiedemann and external lecturers

Content
This module is unque and gives an overview of all aspects of pesticide science, presented by several specialist lectuers
from outside.
Topics are:
- basic and applied toxicology of pesticides
- ecotoxicology of pesticides
- fate and metabolism of compounds in different environments
- regulation of pesticide use and registration

Objectives
Students will understand the basic and applied pesticide toxicology and ecotoxicology, and the regulatory framework oo pesticides (Germany, EU)

Examination
Written exam, 90 minutes

Number of students
30