Environmental Toxicology

A.Y. 2025/2026
4
Max ECTS
32
Overall hours
SSD
BIO/14
Language
Italian
Learning objectives
Students will acquire knowledge on the most important mechanisms at the basis of the toxicity of xenobiotics and environmental pollutants on humans and on the environment. Additionally, some local and global environmental disasters and their mid- and long-term consequences will be analyzed
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge on the most common causes of environmental pollution and of their consequences on humans, animals and the environment. Detailed analysis of some of the most important classes of environmental pollutants. Students will also develop the ability to critically analyze data in scientific literature and mass media on some of the most important global environmental catastrophes
Single course

This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.

Course syllabus and organization

Single session

Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
· Introduction to environmental toxicology
· Routes of exposure and environmental fate of contaminants
· Main classes of environmental contaminants
· Molecular and cellular mechanisms of environmental toxicity
· Ecotoxicological tests and experimental models
· Environmental risk assessment
· Standards and regulations
· Case studies and guided discussion
Prerequisites for admission
This course is intended for third-year students who have a basic understanding of environmental chemistry and human toxicology.
Teaching methods
There will be lectures and guided discussions of scientific articles and case studies in groups.
Teaching Resources
All the slides and literature papers on specific topics will be posted on the myAriel website.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Learning will be assessed through an oral presentation of an article from the literature on a topic covered during the course, and agreed upon with the lecturer. The grade will be expressed in thirtieths, and the quality of the presentation and competence in the use of vocabulary will also be taken into consideration.
BIO/14 - PHARMACOLOGY - University credits: 4
Lessons: 32 hours
Professor(s)