34915 - Environmental and Pollution Biochemistry

Academic Year 2010/2011

  • Docente: Gian Paolo Serrazanetti
  • Credits: 3
  • SSD: BIO/10
  • Language: Italian
  • Teaching Mode: In-person learning (entirely or partially)
  • Campus: Bologna
  • Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in School of Animal Biotechnology (cod. 8207)

Learning outcomes

The student knows the main biochemical pathways of environmental interest

Course contents

Pollutants and contaminants. Pollutant biotrsformation (I and II phase). Cyp, oxydant, antioxydant, free radicals. Main biochemical methodologies in environmental control

Readings/Bibliography

  S.E. Manahan. Chimica dell'ambiente, Piccin, Padova, 2000

C. Baird, M. Cann. Chimica Ambientale, Zanichelli, Bologna, 2006

Cognetti G., Cognetti G. Inquinamenti e protezione del mare, Calderini, Bologna, 1992

Teaching methods

The course is based mainly on theoretical and some practical lectures

Assessment methods

The final examination consists of a oral test. Possible verifications during the course could be done after an agreement with the students.

Teaching tools

Blackboard,  overhead projector, videoprojector, PC

Office hours

See the website of Gian Paolo Serrazanetti