Risk Assessment and Regulation of Chemicals
Want to know more about how chemical risks are assessed and regulated? The course “Risk Assessment and Regulation of Chemicals” gives you a basic understanding of the regulatory processes in Sweden, EU and globally.
Course period spring term, period 2 part C: for correct dates see https://www.su.se/english/education/student-support/term-dates
The course is obligatory for the Master's Programme in Environmental Science - Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, but can also be attended as a freestanding course.
The course explores the general principles of regulatory risk assessment of chemicals. Concepts that will be covered include: Hazard assessment, dose-response, exposure assessment, and risk characterization. An overarching theme will be the use of different types of scientific data in risk assessment and how data are evaluated and weighed in the process. In addition, the course will introduce the system for regulating chemicals within the European Union and internationally.
It is expected that the student after taking the course will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of the methodology and principles of hazard and risk assessments of chemicals
- Demonstrate understanding of how scientific data is assessed, valued and used for hazard and risk assessment of chemicals
- Demonstrate understanding of the chemical regulation in Europe and international agreements and treaties
- Critically examine a risk assessment.
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Course structure
Teaching format
The course contain a mix of lectures, seminars, and an individual project work.
Assessment
Active participation in the obligatory parts (project work and seminars) of the course is required. Knowledge assessment takes place through a written exam and a written and oral assignment.
Your rights and responsibilities
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Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course.Course period spring term, period 2 part C: for correct dates see https://www.su.se/english/education/student-support/term-dates
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Course literature
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.
Course literature consists of scientific articles and reports, adequate to the present issues, found by the students through literature searches as well as supplied by the teacher.
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Course reports
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Contact
Study counsellors
Course coordinator
Marlene Ågerstrand, marlene.agerstrand@aces.su.se, +46 8 16 4021
Department of Environmental Science, Unit of Exposure & Effects
