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 |
|---|---|---|
| I semestre | Oct 1, 2018 | Jan 31, 2019 |
| II semestre | Mar 4, 2019 | Jun 14, 2019 |
| Session | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Sessione invernale d'esame | Feb 1, 2019 | Feb 28, 2019 |
| Sessione estiva d'esame | Jun 17, 2019 | Jul 31, 2019 |
| Sessione autunnale d'esame | Sep 2, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Session | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Sessione estiva | Jul 16, 2019 | Jul 16, 2019 |
| Sessione autunnale | Nov 19, 2019 | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Sessione invernale | Mar 11, 2020 | Mar 11, 2020 |
| Period | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Sospensione attività didattica | Nov 2, 2018 | Nov 3, 2018 |
| Vacanze di Natale | Dec 24, 2018 | Jan 6, 2019 |
| Vacanze di Pasqua | Apr 19, 2019 | Apr 28, 2019 |
| Vacanze estive | Aug 5, 2019 | Aug 18, 2019 |
Exam calendar
Exam dates and rounds are managed by the relevant Science and Engineering Teaching and Student Services Unit.
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Academic staff
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 enrolment year.
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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.
Foundations of Ethics for Biotechnology (2018/2019)
Teaching code
4S007420
Teacher
Coordinatore
Credits
6
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
M-FIL/02 - LOGIC AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
Language
Italian
Period
II semestre dal Mar 4, 2019 al Jun 14, 2019.
Learning outcomes
In this course the student will acquire the following competences:
- to define the main concepts of biology
- to single out the epistemological and metaphysical problems of biological sciences
- to outline the bioethical debate within the discipline of biotechnology
Further, the student will refine the following skills:
- to analyze and discuss scientific concepts
- to plan and elaborate an argumentative text
Program
The course is divided into two main modules.
The first module deals with the epistemological and metaphysical problems of biology. The student will explore a variety of issues such as the definition and limitations of explanation in biology, the philosophical development of the concepts adaptation and function, and the analysis of fundamental notions such as natural selection, species, and evolution. The presentation and discussion of these themes will be carried out within the framework of the historical development of biology from Darwin to present.
The second module will tackle several problems of ethics of research and bioethics. After a general introduction on ethics, the norms of scientific conducts, and ethical principles in science, the student will analyze issues concerning the application of ethics to life sciences and biotechnology in contemporary society. The main themes to be discussed will be: human diversity and racism, ethics of life, manipulation and eugenics.
Bibliografia
| Author | Title | Publishing house | Year | ISBN | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borghini Andrea e Casetta Elena | Filosofia della biologia | Carocci | 2013 | ||
| Pievani, Telmo | Introduzione alla filosofia della biologia | Laterza | 2005 | ||
| Mariachiara Tallacchini, Fabio Terragni | Le biotecnologie. Aspetti etici, sociali e ambientali | Bruno Mondadori | 2004 | 88-424-9152-7 |
Examination Methods
The exam consists of two parts:
(1) Assignment in the form of a short essay on a subject to be agreed upon with the instructor.
(2) Oral exam.
Type D and Type F activities
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Graduation
List of theses and work experience 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 |
| Stampa 3D di nanocompositi polimerici luminescenti per applicazioni in Nanomedicina | 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 |
| Risposte trascrittomiche a sollecitazioni ambientali in vite | Various topics |
| Studio delle basi genomico-funzionali del processo di embriogenesi somatica in vite | Various topics |
Attendance
As stated in point 25 of the Teaching Regulations for the A.Y. 2021/2022, attendance is not mandatory. However, professors may require students to attend lectures for a minimum of hours in order to be able to take the module exam, in which case the methods that will be used to check attendance will be explained at the beginning of the module.Please refer to the Crisis Unit's latest updates for the mode of teaching.
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