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.

Study Plan

A.A. 2024/2025 A.A. 2023/2024 A.A. 2022/2023 A.A. 2021/2022 A.A. 2020/2021 A.A. 2019/2020 A.A. 2018/2019 A.A. 2017/2018 A.A. 2016/2017 A.A. 2015/2016 A.A. 2014/2015 A.A. 2013/2014 A.A. 2012/2013 A.A. 2011/2012 A.A. 2010/2011 A.A. 2009/2010

This information is intended exclusively for students already enrolled in this course.
If you are a new student interested in enrolling, you can find information about the course of study on the course page:

Laurea in Biotecnologie - Enrollment from 2025/2026

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.

CURRICULUM TIPO:

1° Year 

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
12
B
BIO/04
9
A
CHIM/03
9
A
CHIM/06
6
A
FIS/07
12
A
MAT/05
6
E
-
6
A
INF/01

2° Year   activated in the A.Y. 2019/2020

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
12
A
BIO/10
6
B
BIO/10
12
B
BIO/11
6
C
CHIM/02
6
B
M-FIL/03
6
B
BIO/18
6
A
BIO/19

3° Year   activated in the A.Y. 2020/2021

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
12
B
AGR/07
6
B
AGR/07
6
B
AGR/15
6
C
BIO/04
Un insegnamento a scelta
6
C
BIO/04
6
C
BIO/04
1 module to be chosen among the following
6
B
ING-IND/25
6
B
CHIM/10
Tirocinio
9
F
-
12
D
-
Final exam
3
E
-
activated in the A.Y. 2020/2021
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
12
B
AGR/07
6
B
AGR/07
6
B
AGR/15
6
C
BIO/04
Un insegnamento a scelta
6
C
BIO/04
6
C
BIO/04
1 module to be chosen among the following
6
B
ING-IND/25
6
B
CHIM/10
Tirocinio
9
F
-
12
D
-
Final exam
3
E
-

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.

A Basic activities
B Characterizing activities
C Related or complementary activities
D Activities to be chosen by the student
E Final examination
F Other training activities
S Placements in companies, public or private institutions and professional associations

Cell Biology (2018/2019)

Teaching code

4S02703

Credits

12

Coordinator

Massimo Crimi

Language

Italian

MoodleMoodle Seminars 0

The teaching is organized as follows:

BIOLOGIA GENERALE E CELLULARE: I

Credits

6

Period

I semestre

Academic staff

Massimo Crimi

Lessons timetable
BIOLOGIA GENERALE E CELLULARE: II

Credits

6

Period

See the unit page

Academic staff

See the unit page

Lessons timetable

Learning outcomes

The cell biology course I focuses on the main features of the prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell, on structure and function of subcellular compartments, on cell division and cytological techniques. The origin of life on Earth and the origin of the cells will also be considered in this course. The aim of the course is to give to the students all the necessary background knowledge to continue their studies (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology courses).
The cell biology course II focuses on the main processes in the life of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, the flow of infor-mation, cell division and vescicular trafficking. This course will enhable the students to better understand Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology courses Theoretical principles of cytological techniques will also be considered in this course.
The laboratory will support the understanding of the theory and will enable the students to use optical microscope and prepare simple experiments. Moreover, they will learn how to write a scientific report.


Program

Part I: Origin of life, evolution of the cell. The macromolecules of life: lipids, proteins, nucleic acids and polysaccharides. The cell structure: General organization. The membrane: structure and function. The cellular compartments: structure and function of endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, lysosomes and peroxysomes. Bioenergetics of the cell: structure and function of mitochondria and chloroplasts. Cell motility and shape: Microfilaments, Microtubules and Intermediate Filaments. The nucleus, structure of the nuclear envelope and DNA organization. Specific plant cell compartments, plastids, vacuole and glioxysomes; structure of the cell wall.

Part II: The flow of information: Transcription and translation. The protein synthesis. Targeting to different compartments and vescicles. Cellular signalling mechanisms. The cell cycle. Mitosis and meiosis. Cell death and apoptosis. Cancer cells. Viruses.

Laboratory: microscopy techniques with fresh plant material, staining of subcellular structures. Purification of cellular subfractions with differential centrifugation, spectrophotometric analysis of the obtained fractions to identify mitochondria.

Bibliography

Reference texts
Author Title Publishing house Year ISBN Notes
Gerard Karp Biologia Cellulare e Molecolare - Concetti ed Esperimenti (Edizione 5) EdiSES 2015 9788879598637
Becker W.M. et al. Il mondo della cellula (Edizione 8) Pearson Ed 2018 9788865182376
Cooper G.M. - Hausman R.E. La Cellula - Un Approccio Molecolare (Edizione 2) Piccin 2009 9788829920037

Examination Methods

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MM: BIOLOGIA GENERALE E CELLULARE: I
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Multiple choice test plus oral examination.
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MM: BIOLOGIA GENERALE E CELLULARE: II
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Preparation of a scientific report (lab experience). Multiple choice test plus oral examination

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE