Universität Wien

270312 VO Toxicology (2016S)

1.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 27 - Chemie

Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes

Jeweils Fr, 11:15 bis 12:15

Joseph Loschmidt-Hörsaal
1090, Währinger Straße 42

Beginn: 04.03.2016


Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

· Tasks, sources of cognition in toxicology
· Cancer and nutrition, life style
Major food components (protein, fat, carbohydrates),
natural stimulants (alcohol, tobacco).
· Food contaminants
Residues. Substances generated by food conditioning/preparation ("cooked
food mutagens")
· Food additives
· Metabolism of substances, toxicological testing
· Acute effects
· Chronic effects
Multistage concept of carcinogenesis, action of genotoxic and non-genotoxic
substances. Concepts for derivation of limit values for food, EC-positive list of
flavouring substances.
· Case(substance) studies:
Bacterial toxins, mycotoxins, saccharin, dioxins, PAH, nitrate/nitrite,
nitrosamines, acrylamide, heterocyclic amines, hormone-active substances
("endocrine-disruptors"), flavouring substances, metals.
Exam: written

Assessment and permitted materials

Schriftlich Prüfung aus Multiple Choice Fragen und offenen Fragen

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Imparting basic knowledge on toxic effects of food contaminants and food additives: mechanisms of action of substances (hazard assessment), risk assessment (probability of health damage) as well as risk management (derivation of limit values for consumer protection).

Examination topics

Method of instruction: ex-cathedra
Precognition required: basics of cell biology, physiology, chemistry

Reading list

Teaching materials: powerpoint files; publications (usually reviews), textbook chapters (own text), appropriate monographs (e.g. IARC)


Association in the course directory

2LA-Ch 54, UF CH 11

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