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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:
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
12
B
BIO/04
6
A
FIS/07
English B1 level
6
E
-

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Teaching code

4S008195

Coordinator

Linda Avesani

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

AGR/07 - AGRICULTURAL GENETICS

Period

Semester 2 dal Mar 6, 2023 al Jun 16, 2023.

Learning objectives

The course illustrates the evolution of agricultural systems by linking the notions on the origin of the main crops with the current and future developments of the biotechnological sector in order to meet the needs of sustainable agriculture. The course aims to stimulate interest in the applications and themes addressed in the agro-industrial sector by addressing the evolution of modern agriculture in relation to climate change and population growth. The course aims to make the student aware of the main characteristics of agricultural systems, understanding the diversity and importance of safeguarding biodiversity and genetic resources.

Prerequisites and basic notions

Genetics
Plant Physiology

Program

1. Human population and food in the XXI century
2. Food and growth of population
3. A changing food system. Plant domestication.
4. Plant reproductive systems
5. Molecular makers in plant systems
6. DNA barcoding
7. Origin and evolution of cultivated plants
8. Genes for plant domestication
9. Biodiversity in Agriculture
10. Biodiversity conservation
11. Genetic erosion
12. Innovations in Agriculture for sustainability in food production

Bibliography

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Didactic methods

Frontal Lessons

Learning assessment procedures

Oral exam with questions related to the course program. Exhibition of a presentation relating to the origin of a plant species

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

Evaluation criteria

The aim of the test is to ascertain the knowledge of the topics addressed in the program. The depth and breadth of the acquired knowledge and their conceptual elaboration will also be evaluated.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

28/28: oral exam
2/2: presentation of the thesis

Exam language

italiano