- Docente: Jennifer Paola Pascali
- Credits: 1
- SSD: MEDS-25/A
- Language: English
- Teaching Mode: In-person learning (entirely or partially)
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Medical Biotechnology (cod. 6821)
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from Nov 25, 2026 to Dec 22, 2026
Learning outcomes
The course aims to provide students with fundamental knowledge of forensic toxicology and the biochemical mechanisms of drugs and toxic substances. Students will learn analytical methods for the detection, identification, and quantification of xenobiotics in biological samples.
Course contents
Introduction to Forensic Toxicology
Alcohol
Drugs of abuse
new psychoactive substances
new emerging contaminants
DUI- driving under the influence
DFSA- drug-facilitated sexual assault
Workplace drug testing
Readings/Bibliography
Medicina Legale di Susi Pelotti Alberto Cicognani Maurizio Fallani
Compendio di tossicologia forense. Aspetti analitici, interpretativi e giuridici di Elisabetta Bertol
Teaching methods
frontal lessons
visiting the forensic laboratory
Assessment methods
written exam
Office hours
See the website of Jennifer Paola Pascali
SDGs
This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.