Studying at the University of Verona

Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.

Study Plan

The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.

1° Year

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
B
MED/04
6
B
BIO/10
One course to be chosen among the following
6
B
MED/43
6
B
BIO/14
6
B
MED/15
One course to be chosen among the following
6
B
BIO/12
6
B
MED/03
6
B
MED/08
6
B
MED/03
Two courses to be chosen among the following
6
B
BIO/10
6
B
CHIM/01
6
B
CHIM/06
6
B
INF/01
Three courses to be chosen among the following
6
B
BIO/11
6
B
BIO/18
6
B
MED/07
6
B
BIO/18
6
B
MED/07
6
B
BIO/10

2° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2021/2022

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
Training
2
F
-
12
D
-
Final exam
40
E
-
activated in the A.Y. 2021/2022
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
Training
2
F
-
12
D
-
Final exam
40
E
-
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°
Two courses to be chosen among the following ("Biotechnology in Neuroscience" and "Clinical proteomics" 1st and 2nd year; the other courses 2nd year only)
6
C
BIO/17
6
C
CHIM/01
6
C
BIO/15
6
C
FIS/01
6
C
MED/04
6
C
BIO/15

Legend | Type of training activity (TTA)

TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.

A Basic activities
B Characterizing activities
C Related or complementary activities
D Activities to be chosen by the student
E Final examination
F Other training activities
S Placements in companies, public or private institutions and professional associations

Toxicology and applied pharmacology  (2021/2022)

Teaching code

4S003679

Teacher

Ilaria Decimo

Coordinator

Ilaria Decimo

Credits

6

Language

English en

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

BIO/15 - PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY

Period

Primo semestre dal Oct 4, 2021 al Jan 28, 2022.

Lessons timetable MoodleMoodle Seminars 0

Learning outcomes

The aims of the course are: - introduction to genearal toxicology, mechanisms of action of toxic agents and different classes of drugs - to study the basic mechanism chracterising toxic effect - toxic effects of drugs and other chemicals against principals target body organs At the end students shoul be able to know molecular mechanims of toxic effects, organ toxicity induced by chemicals and/or drugs, toxicity tests.

Program

Introduction to toxicology
Different toxic effects and influencing factors
Toxicokinetics and toxicogenomics
Mechanisms of toxicity
Individual susceptibility to toxic chemicals
Organ toxicity: nervous system, hepatic and renal toxicity, pulmonary and cardiac toxicity, toxicity of immune system, skin toxicity
Nanotoxicology
Computational toxicology
Genotoxicity
Applied pharmacology: drug toxicity and drug interactions
Anti-inflammatory drugs
Cardiovascular medications
Antihypertensive agents
Antiarrhythmic drugs
Anticoagulant drugs
Lipid-lowering agents
Cholinergic and adrenergic drugs
Chemotherapeutics and biotechnological agents

Examination Methods

Oral examination and Journal club

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE