Base Knowledge
Biology and chemistry concepts
Teaching Methodologies
Presentation and discussion of relevant theoretical and practical concepts in class;
Discussion and reflection on pertinent issues related to the material presented in class and presentation and discussion of case studies that reinforce theoretical learning.
Guiding students’ independent study by consulting the recommended bibliography;
Preparation of practical work to consolidate knowledge and learning in the field.
Learning Results
THE STUDENT MUST ACQUIRE KNOWLEDGE OF:
Toxicology and ecosystems
Influence of Toxicology on the human environment
Influence of the toxicological effect on human health
THE STUDENT MUST ACQUIRE SKILLS TO:
Recognize and identify contamination factors
Recognize the possible effects of toxics on ecosystems
Routes of entry and distribution in the body
THE STUDENT MUST ACQUIRE COMPETENCES TO:
Develop identification and toxicological control plans
Develop plans for Mitigation, control and toxicological reduction
Control and combat toxicological effects on Human Health
Program
Introduction to Environmental Toxicology and Ecotoxicology
Concepts in Toxicology and Human Health
Contamination and Pollution
– Emerging problems
– Current challenges
Characterization, distribution and movement of environmental toxics
Toxicological indicators, bioindicators and sentinel species
Dose-response relationship
Exposure to toxics
– Absorption pathways
– Distribution
– Detoxic metabolism and excretion
Dynamic drug: general mechanisms of action, target organs
Non-target organ toxicity
Factors Affecting Toxicity
Bioaccumulation and biomagnification
Main classes of environmental toxic agents and their mechanisms of action
– Metals
– Organic compounds: Pesticides, Dioxins, Polychlorinated Biphenyls, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
– Endocrine disruptors
– Organic solvents
– Others
Environmental contamination biomarkers
– Exposure
– Effects
– Susceptibility
Ecotoxicity assessment methods and Risk assessment
Nanotechnology and health effects
Curricular Unit Teachers
Fernando Miguel Rodrigues da Silva MoreiraInternship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
Primary Bibliography
ASANTE-DUAH, Kofi – Risk assessment in environmental management: a guide for managing chemical contamination problems. Chichester; New York; Weinheim [etc.]: John Wiley & Sons, 1998. XIX, 515 p. ISBN 978-0-471-98147-8.
CRAVEIRO, João Lutas; SILVA, Paula Antão da – Environment, science and utopia for sustainable development?. Lisbon: LNEC, 2000. III, 15 p. ISBN 972-49-1843-2.IZRAEL, Yu. A. – Ecology and control of the natural environment. Dordrecht: Klumer Academic Publishers, 1992. X, 420 p. ISBN 0-79231197-3.
KIMBROUGH, Renate D. [et al.] – Clinical effects of environmental chemicals: a software approach to etiological diagnosis. New York: Hemisphere Publishing Corporation, 1989. X, 110 p. ISBN 0-89116-921-0.
Environmental contamination manual. Madrid: Mapfre, 1994. XIV, 578 p. ISBN 84-7100-957-9.
SEOANEZ CALVO, M. – Planning and control of environmental contamination. Madrid: Mapfre, [n.d.]. XIII, 590 p. ISBN 84-7100-148-9.
WABEKE, Roger L. – Air contaminants and industrial hygiene ventilation: a handbook of practical calculations, problems, and solutions. Mouth Raton; London: Lewis Publishers, 1998. [16], 219 p. ISBN 978-1-56670-307-9.
Secondary Bibliography
BORREGO, Carlos, ed. lit. – Investigação em ambiente e saúde [Brochura]: desafios e estratégias. Aveiro:
Universidade de Aveiro, 2009. 98 p. ISBN 978-972-789-288-4.
DUVIGNEAUD, Paul – A síntese ecológica. 2ª ed. rev. e corrigida. Lisboa: Instituto Piaget, D.L. 1996. XXXVI, 786 p.
ISBN 978-972-8245-43-2.
FERRAZ, Ana Isabel ; RODRIGUES, Ana Cristina – Biotecnologia : ambiente e desenvolvimento sustentável. [1ª ed.].
Porto : Publindústria, cop . 2011. xvii, 283, [3] p. ISBN 978-972-8953-81-2.
WALKER, C. H. [et al.] – Principles of ecotoxicology. 3rd ed. Boca Raton; London; New York: Taylor & Francis, 2006.
xxiii, 315 p. ISBN 978-0-8493-3635-5.
IZRAEL, Yu. A. – Ecology and control of the natural environmemt. Dordrecht: Klumer Academic Publishers, 1992. X,
420 p. ISBN 0-79231197-3.
Manual de contaminación ambiental. Madrid: Mapfre, 1994. XIV, 578 p. ISBN 84-7100-957-9.