| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers |
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| 752-1300-01L | Food Toxicology  | 2 credits | 1V | I. Trantakis,
S. J. Sturla |
| Abstract | Builds on a foundation in Molecular Toxicology fundamentals to address situations and toxins relevant to Food Science, Nutrition, and Food Safety & Quality. |
| Learning objective | Course objectives are for the student to have a broad awareness of toxicant classes and toxicants relevant to food, and to know their identities (i.e. chemical structure or biological nature), origins, relevance of human exposures, general mode of biological action, and potential mitigation strategies. |
| Content | Builds on a foundation in Molecular Toxicology fundamentals to address situations relevant to Food Science, Nutrition, and Food Safety & Quality. Representative topics: Toxic Phytochemicals and Mycotoxins, Industrial Contaminants and Packaging Materials, Toxicants formed During Food Processing, Alcohol and Tobacco. The class is comprised of bi-weekly lectures, independent reading, and preparation of an independent evaluation of a food-related toxin. |
| Literature | Introduction to Food Toxicology. 2009, Second Edition. T. Shibamoto and L. F. Bjeldanes.
Supplementary reading from the primary literature will be referenced in class and posted to the course website. |
