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

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 magistrale in Molecular and Medical Biotechnology - 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.

1° Year

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
B
MED/04
6
B
BIO/10
One course to be chosen among the following
6
B
MED/43
6
B
BIO/14
6
B
MED/15
One course to be chosen among the following
6
B
BIO/12
6
B
MED/03
6
B
MED/08
6
B
MED/03
Two courses to be chosen among the following
6
B
BIO/10
6
B
CHIM/01
6
B
CHIM/06
6
B
INF/01
Three courses to be chosen among the following
6
B
BIO/11
6
B
BIO/18
6
B
MED/07
6
B
BIO/18
6
B
MED/07
6
B
BIO/10

2° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2021/2022

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
Training
2
F
-
12
D
-
Final exam
40
E
-
activated in the A.Y. 2021/2022
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
Training
2
F
-
12
D
-
Final exam
40
E
-
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°
Two courses to be chosen among the following ("Biotechnology in Neuroscience" and "Clinical proteomics" 1st and 2nd year; the other courses 2nd year only)
6
C
BIO/17
6
C
CHIM/01
6
C
BIO/15
6
C
FIS/01
6
C
MED/04
6
C
BIO/15

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

Forensic Biotechnology  (2020/2021)

Teaching code

4S003676

Academic staff

Franco Tagliaro, Rossella Gottardo, Stefania Turrina

Coordinator

Franco Tagliaro

Credits

6

Language

English en

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

MED/43 - FORENSIC MEDICINE

Period

II semestre dal Mar 1, 2021 al Jun 11, 2021.

Lessons timetable MoodleMoodle Seminars 0

Learning outcomes

Acquisition of the basic legal knowledge and forensic background necessary for the practice of the profession of biotechnologist in the modern social context. Acquisition of basic knowledge of the modern technological approach in the forensic biomedical investigation.

Program

FORENSIC MEDICINE
- Introduction to Forensic Medicine
- The theory of causation
- Main concepts of the the penal and civil codes of interest for the health care system
- The lawfulness and ethical justification of the health care
- Professional secrecy
- The information to the Judicial Authority
- The certification of health conditions
- Crimes against life and personal safety and integrity
- Profiles of civil and criminal liability in healthcare
- Compensation of damages to the person
- The social insurance system
- Elements of ethics and deontology

FORENSIC TOXICOLOGY
- forensic toxicology: general aspects
- biological matrices which can be used in forensic toxicology: analytical and interpretative aspects;
- pre-analytical treatment of biological samples
- Liquid and Gas Chromatography: theoretical and application aspects
- Detection techniques: UV, UV-Vis, fluorescence, mass spectrometry
- validation of analytical methods

FORENSIC GENETICS
- Introduction to Forensic Genetics
- Biological sample collection, storage and characterization
- Forensic biological samples: DNA extraction and Quantification
- DNA Amplification: fundamental concepts of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and artifacts deriving from it
- Genetic Markers used in Forensic Genetics
- Forensic DNA Typing and Issues in interpreting genetic profiles
- Forensic Biostatistic parameters
- Paternity and Relationship Testing
- Quality Assurance Standards for Forensic DNA Laboratory
- DNA in Court – DNA Evidence

Reference texts
Author Title Publishing house Year ISBN Notes
J.M. Butler Advanced Topics in Forensic DNA Typing: Methodology Elsevier 2011
A.C. Moffat, M.D. Osselton, B. Widdop Clarke's Analysis of Drugs and Poisons (Edizione 4) PhP 2011
Peter Vanezis Essential Forensic Medicine (Edizione 1) John Wiley & Sons 2020 9780470748633

Examination Methods

oral in presence or from remote according to indications from the university

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