- Docente: Elena Fabbri
- Crediti formativi: 6
- SSD: BIOS-06/A
- Lingua di insegnamento: Inglese
- Modalità didattica: Lezioni in presenza (totalmente o parzialmente)
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: Laurea in Biology of Human and Environmental Health (cod. 5909)
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dal 23/09/2026 al 11/01/2027
Contenuti
-Temperature: biochemical and physiological effects on animals; regulation of thermal biology; molecular basis of thermal adaptation; heatwaves and effects on human health
- Drought and salinity: animal water balance and osmoregulation; adaptation in terrestrial and aquatic environments; molecular basis of osmotic adaptation; clean water scarcity and effects on human health
-Environmental stressors and human health
-Endocrine disruptors, including elements of endocrinology needed for better understanding (e.g hormone mechanisms of action)
-Biomarkers and their application for the biomonitoring of human and ecosystem health
Testi/Bibliografia
Pertinent book chapters, review articles
Metodi didattici
Frontal lessons with power point slides
Modalità di verifica e valutazione dell'apprendimento
The final examination wants to evaluate that students met the teaching objectives: physiological mechanisms through which animals adapt to climate changes and the strategies for coping with environmental changes.
The exam (written) deals with specific open-end questions on different topics in 2 hours time: students will be asked to answer in a pertinent and synthetic manner to 3 specific questions on the various topics covered. The correctness and the insights provided will be considered to formulate the final marks.
Students with learning disorders and\or temporary or permanent disabilities: please, contact the office responsible (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students ) as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives.
Strumenti a supporto della didattica
Power point slides and relevant articles from the scientific literature, indicated by the teacher and uploaded on the course website.
Orario di ricevimento
Consulta il sito web di Elena Fabbri