ANALYTICAL METHODS FOR SPORTS DRUGS AND PSYCHOACTIVE SUBSTANCES

Course objectives

General expected learning outcomes The aim of Analisi delle sostanze dopanti e degli stupefacenti course is to provide the knowledge and understanding of instrumental analytical methodologies currently in use in the laboratories. In particular detailed knowledge of extractive procedures of different classes of dopant substances and new psycoactive substances and learning of instrumental analysis techniques useded for each class of doping agents and new psycoactive substances. Specific expected learning outcomes In this teaching, the students will have to acquire the following detailed skills according to Dublin descriptors: 1. Knowledge and understanding Students acquire knowledge and understanding skills in analytical toxicology and doping control by learning the principles of analytical techniques in these fields. 2. Applying knowledge and understanding The student will acquire the ability to correctly frame an analytical problem, with particular regard to the research for substances in biological fluids of different types and nature, and the ability to find information from the study of scientific bibliography in the context of the analysis of new psychoactive substances and of doping control, so as to be able to resolve the professional issues directly or indirectly linked to it. 3. Making judgements The student will be independently able to identify among the procedures present in scientific articles the one suitable for identifying the substance of interest. 4. Communication skills students acquire the ability to communicate knowledge, problems and solutions related to analytical toxicology and doping chemical analysis. They are also able to expose assessments and motivations in a clear and understandable way to specialists and non-specialists. The communicative ability derives from the right knowledge of the subjects and problems object of the communication. Comparison and interaction with the teacher develop these skills. 5. Learning skills The student will be able to independently learn all the analytical techniques thanks to the availability of texts and handouts and also thanks to the consultation of scientific articles related to the topics of the course, which are published in indexed scientific journals.

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PAOLA CHIMENTI Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
Substances and prohibited methods in sports: anti-doping analysis. Anti-Doping Rules. Evolution of analytical investigation methods in sports doping. NPS: new psychoactive substances. Analysis of drugs in conventional and unconventional matrices.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of separation techniques. Principles of mass spectrometry. Elements of analytical chemistry, organic chemistry and biochemistry.
Books
The Analysis of Drugs in Biological Fluids Second Edition Joseph Chamberlain
Frequency
Participation in the course is optional but strongly recommended.
Exam mode
The students' assessment method consists of an oral exam (five sessions / year plus 4 extraordinary sessions according to the needs of undergraduates or out of course students) during which the candidate is invited to present a power point on an in-depth study of the topic of his choice. inherent to the course. During the presentation, lasting no more than 20 minutes, the teacher will be able to verify the mastery of concepts and language and the consistency of the presentation; it will also verify the acquisition of notions relating to the chosen instrumental techniques and main applications, asking more specific questions relating to the topic presented. The overall duration of the final exam is estimated at around 40-45 minutes. Basic knowledge and reasoning skills on the various aspects of the course program are required to pass the exam. Excellent knowledge and skills in exposing and reworking the acquired notions are required to pass the exam with 30/30 cum laude
Lesson mode
16 hours lectures will be used to deliver the core material.
PAOLA CHIMENTI Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
Substances and prohibited methods in sports: anti-doping analysis. Anti-Doping Rules. Evolution of analytical investigation methods in sports doping. NPS: new psychoactive substances. Analysis of drugs in conventional and unconventional matrices.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of separation techniques. Principles of mass spectrometry. Elements of analytical chemistry, organic chemistry and biochemistry.
Books
The Analysis of Drugs in Biological Fluids Second Edition Joseph Chamberlain
Frequency
Participation in the course is optional but strongly recommended.
Exam mode
The students' assessment method consists of an oral exam (five sessions / year plus 4 extraordinary sessions according to the needs of undergraduates or out of course students) during which the candidate is invited to present a power point on an in-depth study of the topic of his choice. inherent to the course. During the presentation, lasting no more than 20 minutes, the teacher will be able to verify the mastery of concepts and language and the consistency of the presentation; it will also verify the acquisition of notions relating to the chosen instrumental techniques and main applications, asking more specific questions relating to the topic presented. The overall duration of the final exam is estimated at around 40-45 minutes. Basic knowledge and reasoning skills on the various aspects of the course program are required to pass the exam. Excellent knowledge and skills in exposing and reworking the acquired notions are required to pass the exam with 30/30 cum laude
Lesson mode
16 hours lectures will be used to deliver the core material.
DANIELA SECCI Lecturers' profile
DANIELA SECCI Lecturers' profile
  • Lesson codeAAF2369
  • Academic year2025/2026
  • CourseIndustrial pharmacy REPLICA LATINA
  • CurriculumCurriculum unico
  • Year5th year
  • Semester1st semester
  • CFU2