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Bioactive Molecules in Agroecology

Aarhus University

Thousands of molecules influence the biological interactions in ecological systems. The overall objective of the course is that the students achieve understanding of the importance of bioactive molecules in agroecological interactions.  

The course covers the bioactive compounds that play a role in the agroecological context – i.e. in the interaction between plants, animals, humans and the environment within agricultural systems. Theoretical lectures will give the fundament for practical lab-work on a) degradation, formation of metabolites and description of degradation kinetics b) effects of cattle’s intake of medicine on insects living on cattle manure c) use of plant root systems for uptake of pharmaceutical residues in the environment d) uptake and excretion in urine of bioactive compounds from rye bread e) toxicology testing in cell cultures f) effect of dietary phytochemicals on pesticide degradation in honeybees.  

The course is an off-campus course and held at Aarhus University Flakkebjerg, Forsøgsvej 1, DK-4200 Slagelse.

The Department of Agroecology is located in Flakkebjerg 10 km south of Slagelse with good possibilities of public transportation to Copenhagen. We have 6.500 m2 of laboratories, greenhouses and semi-field facilities and 175 ha of experimental area as well as library, offices and canteen. We are experts in integrated pest management for the control of plant diseases, pests and weeds. It is the particitants' own responsability to book accomodation. We can suggest a hotel or hostel in Slagelse. Please contact the course administrator. Assistance can also be given in the search for alternative accommodation

Location Aarhus, Denmark
Period
29 Jul 2019 - 9 Aug 2019
level Master / Graduate
Credits 5.0 ECTS
Program fee 138 EUR
Accommodation Not offered
Extra information about the fee:
Exchange students: No Fee

Freemovers, EU/EEA: 138 EUR

Freemovers, NON-EU/EEA: 1159 EUR

Books, course materials, social programme, and housing are not included in the fee.
Application deadline 1 April 2019
Entry requirements:
Course Specific:

A relevant bachelor's degree within Science and Technology.

General:

Exchange students: nomination from your home university

Freemovers: documentation for English Langauge proficiency

You can read more about admission here: https://international.au.dk/education/admissions/summeruniversity/how-to-apply/
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