Course: Pollution in the Coastal Arctic

The course introduces students to contamination in the coastal zone. Chemical interactions in the interface of the sea, land and air will be explained along with the transport of pollutants. The state of the coastal zones in the world are discussed, as well as regional, national and international monitoring practices and programs. An introduction to designing a monitoring program is presented. Further, insight into own lifestyle and effects on the environment will be discussed. A focus is placed on the effects of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and heavy metals on living organisms. Emphasis is also placed on environmental chemistry, where students gain insights into chemical analyses and ecotoxicology. Marine litter is discussed, and if weather allows, practical exercises will be conducted.

More information can be found here: https://www.uw.is/is/meistaranam/resources/namskeidislysingar/namskeidislysing-2024-2025/pollution-in-the-coastal-arctic-2

All master's courses taught at UW are open to guest students, exchange students, and people from the world of work. The courses are part of our two international multidisciplinary master's programs, Coastal and Marine Management and Coastal Communities and Regional Development. The courses are modular, taught in English, hands-on and many of them include field trips and company visits. Check out the UW course catalogue to find out more.