Studying at the University of Verona
Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.
Academic calendar
The academic calendar shows the deadlines and scheduled events that are relevant to students, teaching and technical-administrative staff of the University. Public holidays and University closures are also indicated. The academic year normally begins on 1 October each year and ends on 30 September of the following year.
Course calendar
The Academic Calendar sets out the degree programme lecture and exam timetables, as well as the relevant university closure dates..
| Period | From | To |
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| I sem. | Oct 1, 2014 | Jan 30, 2015 |
| II sem. | Mar 2, 2015 | Jun 12, 2015 |
| Session | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Sessione straordinaria appelli d'esame | Feb 2, 2015 | Feb 27, 2015 |
| Sessione estiva appelli d'esame | Jun 15, 2015 | Jul 31, 2015 |
| Sessione autunnale appelli d'esame | Sep 1, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 |
| Session | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Sessione autunnale appello di laurea 2014 | Nov 25, 2014 | Nov 25, 2014 |
| Sessione invernale appello di laurea 2015 | Mar 11, 2015 | Mar 11, 2015 |
| Sessione estiva appello di laurea 2015 | Jul 16, 2015 | Jul 16, 2015 |
| Sessione autunnale appello di laurea 2015 | Nov 24, 2015 | Nov 24, 2015 |
| Sessione invernale appello di laurea 2016 | Mar 9, 2016 | Mar 9, 2016 |
| Period | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Vacanze di Natale | Dec 22, 2014 | Jan 6, 2015 |
| Vacanze di Pasqua | Apr 2, 2015 | Apr 7, 2015 |
| Ricorrenza del Santo Patrono | May 21, 2015 | May 21, 2015 |
| Vacanze estive | Aug 10, 2015 | Aug 16, 2015 |
Exam calendar
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Academic staff
Fatone Francesco
francesco.fatone@univr.it
045 802 7965
Monaco Ugo Luigi
hugo.monaco@univr.it
045 802 7903; Lab: 045 802 7907 - 045 802 7082
Spena Angelo
angelo.spena@univr.it
045 683 5623
Ugolini Simone
simone.ugolini@univr.it
Vallini Giovanni
giovanni.vallini@univr.it
045 802 7098; studio dottorandi: 045 802 7095
Study Plan
The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.
1° Year
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2° Year activated in the A.Y. 2015/2016
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3° Year activated in the A.Y. 2016/2017
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Un insegnamento a scelta Un insegnamento a scelta Legend | Type of training activity (TTA)
TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.
Methods in Microbiology and Genetics (2016/2017)
Teaching code
4S003254
Credits
12
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
AGR/07 - AGRICULTURAL GENETICS
The teaching is organized as follows:
laboratorio Metodologie di Genetica
teoria Metodologie di Genetica
Laboratorio Metodologie di Microbiologia [1° turno]
Laboratorio Metodologie di Microbiologia [2° turno]
teoria Metodologie di Microbiologia
Learning outcomes
The objective of the course of Methods in Genetics is to provide to the students the knowledge about the DNA recombinant technology and the methods used for the genomic and molecular genetics analyses. Lectures will offer an overview of the most common and innovative genetic methodologies applied in the analysis of genes and their function. The acquired knowledge will allow students to understand the experimental part of scientific paper in genetic field.
The course of Methods of Microbiology aims to provide students with the tools of knowledge in the sectors of microbiology and biotechnology to enable them to deal with the higher level courses of biotechnology; in particular it helps to understand the potential applications of microorganisms in the agri-food field and the interaction among microorganisms, food, intestinal tract and health.
The objective of practical training is to gain the skill to operate in a laboratory of microbiology by applying traditional and biomolecular approaches
Program
Methods in Genetics: The course describes the basic methods used in genetic analysis and/or molecular biology for DNA and RNA handling. Program includes the following topics: Vectors and selection markers, most common cloning techniques, GATEWAY and TOPOCLONING. Plasmid and genomic DNA extraction. Methods for bacterial transformation. Selection of recombinant colonies. Utilization of reporter genes (GFP, YFP) for cellular localization. Animal and plant cell cultures. Animal and plant cells genetic transformation. Protoplast preparation and transfection (Prof. Furini)
Methods for genomic DNA extraction. Genome analysis by Southern blotting, molecular markers based on hybridization or PCR. Linkage analysis. Sanger DNA sequencing and introduction to NGS sequencing. Random and site specific mutagenesis and application for forward and reverse genetics. Introduction to genome editing. RNA extraction and gene expression analysis through Northern blotting, RT-PCR and Real Time RT-PCR (Prof. Bellin)
Methods of Microbiology: There are 2 CFU of exercises during which traditional and biomolecular approaches will apply to:
- the study of bacterial cultures used in the production of functional foods (eg. probiotic fermented milks).
- the detection and characterization of commensal bacteria with antibiotic resistance in products with complex microbiota,
- the assessment of the effect of various yeasts, including a genetically modified strain of Saccharomyces cerevisiae, on the fermentation kinetics and production of metabolites of interest for the quality of wine in microvinification trials (Prof. Torriani)
Examination Methods
Written examination based on lectures and practical laboratory lessons.
Type D and Type F activities
Modules not yet included
Career prospects
Module/Programme news
News for students
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Graduation
List of thesis proposals
| theses proposals | Research area |
|---|---|
| Studio delle proprietà di luminescenza di lantanidi in matrici proteiche | Synthetic Chemistry and Materials: Materials synthesis, structure-properties relations, functional and advanced materials, molecular architecture, organic chemistry - Colloid chemistry |
| Multifunctional organic-inorganic hybrid nanomaterials for applications in Biotechnology and Green Chemistry | Synthetic Chemistry and Materials: Materials synthesis, structure-properties relations, functional and advanced materials, molecular architecture, organic chemistry - New materials: oxides, alloys, composite, organic-inorganic hybrid, nanoparticles |
| Dinamiche della metilazione del DNA e loro contributo durante il processo di maturazione della bacca di vite. | Various topics |
| Il problema della donazione degli organi | Various topics |
| Risposte trascrittomiche a sollecitazioni ambientali in vite | Various topics |
| Studio delle basi genomico-funzionali del processo di embriogenesi somatica in vite | Various topics |
Attendance modes and venues
As stated in the Didactic Regulations, there is no generalised obligation of attendance. Individual lecturers are, however, free to require a minimum number of hours of attendance for eligibilitỳ for the profit exam of the teaching they teach. In such cases, attendance of teaching activities is monitored in accordance with procedures communicated in advance to students.
Part-time enrolment is permitted. Find out more on the Part-time enrolment possibilities page.
The course's teaching activities take place in the Science and Engineering area, which is composed of the buildings of Ca‘ Vignal 1, Ca’ Vignal 2, Ca' Vignal 3 and Piramide, located in the Borgo Roma cluster, and Villa Lebrecht and Villa Eugenia located in the San Floriano di Valpolicella cluster.
Lectures are held in the classrooms of Ca‘ Vignal 1, Ca’ Vignal 2 and Ca' Vignal 3, while practical exercises take place in the teaching laboratories dedicated to the various activities.
