Protocols in Forensic Toxicology and Chemistry
1
2018-2019
02011496
Medicine
Portuguese
Face-to-face
SEMESTRIAL
2.5
Compulsory
2nd Cycle Studies - Mestrado
Recommended Prerequisites
NA
Teaching Methods
The lectures are grounded in teaching techniques aimed at a teaching / participatory learning:
• Formulation of goals
• Use of handouts
• Structuring the lesson from the analysis of a problem
• Placement of issues which promote the reasoning
• Discussion after exposure
• Exposure complemented by brief summary final
The exposure technique of lectures is guided by the theme of the lesson, active / interactive methodology is used whenever possible.
Learning Outcomes
To apply the concepts of toxicology in current practice.
- Know how to choose and develop themes of work in the area of chemistry and toxicology and Esplana them in groups.
- Making contact with other areas of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences, eg, Biology and Forensic Genetics, Forensic Pathology, among others.
Work Placement(s)
NoSyllabus
Presentation of practical work based on pre-defined groups:
Metals, volatile compounds, ethanol, drugs of abuse, pesticides, etc..
Or based on decisions / creativity of the students themselves.
Head Lecturer(s)
Helena Maria Sousa Ferreira Teixeira
Assessment Methods
Continuous assessment
Frequency: 10.0%
Exam: 40.0%
Research work: 50.0%
Bibliography
1 - Barry Levine, Principles of Forensic Toxicology, 4 th ed., AACC Press, 2013.
2 - Goodman & Gilman's. The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 12th ed., McGrwaw Hill, 2011.
3 - Guimarães et al. Terapêutica Medicamentosa e suas Bases Farmacológicas, 5ª ed., Porto Editora, 2005.
4 - Steven B. Karch. Drug Abuse Handbook, CRC, 1998.
5 - Mathew J. Ellenhorn. Ellenhon's Medical Toxicology, 2nd ed., Williams and Wilkins, 1997