752-6210-00L  Toxicology and Nutrition Laboratory Course

SemesterSpring Semester 2023
LecturersI. Herter-Aeberli, S. J. Sturla, G. Aichinger, J. Rigutto
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionGerman
CommentPrerequisties:
Participation in the course Introduction to Nutritional Science (752-6001-00) and Introduction to Toxicology (752-1300-00) in parallel to the laboratory course.


AbstractIntroduction to the analysis of pesticide residues in food, learning to assess cytotoxicity of a chemical in mammalian cells, monitoring the stability of DNA by UV spectrophotometry and synthesizing an antioxidant.
Introduction to anthropometric measurements and their interpretation, dietary assessment including analysis using nutritional software, assessment and interpretation of iron status.
Learning objective1) To gain practical insights into food monitoring by applying an LC-MS screening method and legal requirements for pesticides.
2) To learn details about mammalian cell cultures and practical training on the use of methods to measure cell viability.
3) To study the properties of a DNA duplex by melting the native structure while monitoring the transition with UV spectrophotometry.
4) To preform an organic chemistry reaction and recrystallization of an antioxidant and use UV spectrophotometry to assess the antioxidant capacity of structurally similar compounds.
5) To learn to assess and interpret anthropometric measurements, such as assessment of growth, fat-free mass and body fat
6) To gain insight into the concept of dietary assessment and to use one of the methods in an exercise and analyze and interpret the data using nutritional software
7) To understand the complexity of iron status measurement and the factors influencing its interpretation.
Content1) To gain practical insights into food monitoring by applying an LC-MS screening method and legal requirements for pesticides.
2) To learn details about mammalian cell cultures and practical training on the use of methods to measure cell viability.
3) To study the properties of a DNA duplex by melting the native structure while monitoring the transition with UV spectrophotometry.
4) To preform an organic chemistry reaction and recrystallization of an antioxidant and use UV spectrophotometry to assess the antioxidant capacity of structurally similar compounds.
5) To learn to assess and interpret anthropometric measurements, such as assessment of growth, fat-free mass and body fat
6) To gain insight into the concept of dietary assessment and to use one of the methods in an exercise and analyze and interpret the data using nutritional software
7) To understand the complexity of iron status measurement and the factors influencing its interpretation.
Lecture notesComplete course documenation will be provided.
LiteratureReferences will be indicated in the lab course material.
CompetenciesCompetencies
Subject-specific CompetenciesConcepts and Theoriesassessed
Techniques and Technologiesassessed
Method-specific CompetenciesAnalytical Competenciesassessed
Project Managementfostered
Social CompetenciesCooperation and Teamworkfostered