Studying at the University of Verona
Free choice courses
Doping and doping control (Corso Elettivo) (2017/2018)
Teaching code
4S000770
Teacher
Coordinator
Credits
1
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
MED/43 - FORENSIC MEDICINE
Period
Corsi elettivi 2° semestre dal Feb 19, 2018 al May 25, 2018.
Learning outcomes
This course aims at providing the students with an interdisciplinary overview of the doping phenomenon and of doping control activities. In particular, the following aspects will be treated: the Italian law on doping as compared to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Anti Doping Code; history and evidences of doping; classification of doping agents; performance enhancing mechanisms and adverse effects of the most relevant doping agents (anabolic steroids, erythropoietin, growth hormone, stimulants); genetic doping; doping control: general strategy, methodologies, advantages and pitfalls.
Program
Doping control norms: Law 376/2000 and and WADA Antidoping Code
Classification of doping substances
Toxic, therapeutic and performance-enhancing effects of doping substances
Genetic doping
Doping control
Examination Methods
CREDITS PROVIDED BASED ON ATTENDANCE
DATE and TIME: May 8, 2018 14:30-18:30, May 10 and 11, 2018 14:30-17:30
PLACE: Classroom at the Institute of Medicina legale
SUGGESTED TO STUDENTS FROM YEAR 1°,2°,3°