D0034 - FORENSIC TOXICOLOGY

Academic Year 2026/2027

  • Teaching Mode: In-person learning (entirely or partially)
  • Campus: Bologna
  • Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Medical Biotechnology (cod. 6821)

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

Good health and well-being Quality education Peace, justice and strong institutions

This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.