- Docente: Elena Fabbri
- Crediti formativi: 6
- SSD: BIO/09
- Lingua di insegnamento: Inglese
- Modalità didattica: Convenzionale - Lezioni in presenza
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: Laurea in Biology of Human and Environmental Health (cod. 5909)
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dal 23/09/2024 al 13/01/2025
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 (hormone mechanisms of action. Endocrine control of energetic metabolism; Thyroid and Reproductive hormonal axis)
-Biomarkers and their application in health and environmental biomonitoring
(((Absorption, distribution, metabolism, accumulation, and excretion of chemical pollutants, metabolism and oxidative stress are considered done in previous courses))))
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 questions on different topics: students will be asked to answer in a pertinent and synthetic manner, eventually using sketches and drawings.
Strumenti a supporto della didattica
Power point slides
Orario di ricevimento
Consulta il sito web di Elena Fabbri