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
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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Professional Laboratories (1st year)
2° Year activated in the A.Y. 2021/2022
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Professional Laboratories (2nd year)
3° Year activated in the A.Y. 2022/2023
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Professional Laboratories (3rd year)
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Professional Laboratories (1st year)
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Professional Laboratories (2nd year)
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Professional Laboratories (3rd year)
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.
Biomolecular fondamentals of life (2020/2021)
The teaching is organized as follows:
Program
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MM: BIOCHIMICA
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MM: BIOLOGIA APPLICATA
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Synthetic program General characteristics of living organisms. - Life macromolecules: DNA, RNA, proteins. - Cell structure and function: general characteristics, separation of subcellular components. Plasma membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus. - The molecular basis of hereditary information. DNA characteristics, Watson and Crick model. DNA replication. - Gene expression. Genetic code, transcription, translation. Gene expression regulation. - Genetics. Composition of the genome. - Mutations: types and effects. Spontaneous mutations. Mutagenesis by chemical and physical agents. - Genome Organization. - Chromatin: composition and structure. - Chromosomes: structural patterns, karyotype, anomalies. - The cell cycle. Mitosis - Sexual and meiosis reproduction. Gametogenesis. Meiotic Errors: Aneuploids. The gene dosage and inactivation of the X chromosome, the determination of sex in the embryo. - Genetics. Transmission of hereditary characters, Mendel's laws. Genotype and phenotype, autosomal and sex-related inheritance. Interpretation and discussion of genealogical trees. Genetics of blood groups. Methods of transmission of genetic diseases in humans, calculation of risks. Molecular Diagnosis.
Bibliography
| Author | Title | Publishing house | Year | ISBN | Notes |
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| Reece, Urry, Cain, Wasserman, Minorsky, Jackson | Campbell - Biologia e Genetica (Edizione 1) | Pearson | 2015 | ||
| Solomon et al. | Elementi di Biologia | EdiSES | 2017 | ||
| Bonaldo, Crisafulli, D'Angelo, Francolini, Grimaudo, Rinaldi, Riva, Romanelli | Elementi di Biologia e Genetica | EdiSES | 2019 | ||
| Bertoldi, Colombo, Magni, Marin, Palestini | Chimica e Biochimica | EdiSES | 2015 | 978-88-7959-878-1 | |
| David L Nelson, Michael M Cox | Introduzione alla Biochimica del Lehninger | Zanichelli | 2018 | ||
| P.C. CHAMPE, R.A. HAEVEY, D.R. FERRIER | Le basi della biochimica | Zanichelli | 2015 | ||
| Campbell et al. | Biologia e genetica | Pearson | 2015 |
Examination Methods
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MM: BIOCHIMICA
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Assessment methods and criteria To pass the Biochemistry module test the students must demonstrate an appropriate understanding of the basic concepts of biochemistry, from biological macromolecules to metabolic transformations. Furthermore, they must show the capability to expose their reasoning in a critical and precise manner and using an appropriate scientific language. The exam consists of a written test, structured as follows: - 16 multiple choice questions. - 2 open questions, to be briefly answered in a limited space The final score will be expressed in thirty's (/30). The examination will be validated with a minimum score of 18/30.
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MM: BIOLOGIA APPLICATA
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The assessment of learning outcomes envisages a written test to ensure knowledge of the topics under consideration. The written test potentially covers all the topics listed in the program. It is articulated in groups of question related to the main themes of the course (life macromolecules, cell biology, cell interactions, genetic information flow, mendelian inheritance, human genetics). Items are formulated as multiple answer questions and open answer questions. The answer to each item requires knowledge of biological terminology, ability to interpret genealogy trees, ability to systematically connect knowledge of biology and genetic molecules, ability to describe and exemplify biological structures. The examination will be validated with a minimum score of 18/30. The overall evaluation of the answers to the questions is expressed in thirty/30. To help the student to understand the contents and the formulation of the items, the examination tests submitted in the previous year will be discussed in the classroom with the students of the following year.
