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.

3° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2024/2025

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
C
AGR/15 ,CHIM/08
1 module among the following
9
C
MED/12 ,MED/13 ,MED/14
1 module among the following
6
C
MED/35
Training
7
F
-
Final exam
4
E
-
activated in the A.Y. 2024/2025
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
C
AGR/15 ,CHIM/08
1 module among the following
9
C
MED/12 ,MED/13 ,MED/14
1 module among the following
6
C
MED/35
Training
7
F
-
Final exam
4
E
-
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 2°- 3°

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.




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Teaching code

4S010588

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

MED/09 - INTERNAL MEDICINE

Period

2° SEM Scienze nutraceutiche dal Mar 6, 2023 al Jun 16, 2023.

Learning objectives

The course of Medicine and Nutrition aims to provide the knowledge for the evaluation of the nutritional status, body composition, metabolism and energy balance, energy needs and individual nutrients, as well as the learning of the neuro-hormonal mechanisms that affect eating behavior and body weight.
The student will also acquire knowledge on the influence of food on the state of health and well-being of man, on the principles of proper nutrition, on the prevention of diseases, in particular chronic-degenerative diseases, on the role of nutrition in regulating the immune response and intestinal microbiota, as well as on the nutritional aspects of populations in particular physiological conditions such as aging.

Examination methods

Multiple choice written test to verify the overall degree of knowledge of the subject of this course.


Prerequisites and basic notions

Pathophysiology of the cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, digestive, hematopoietic, endocrinological and osteoskeletal systems

Program

Main cardiovascular and pulmonary, renal, intestinal, hepatic, hematological, endocrinological, and osteoarticular diseases of interest for the internal medicine setting

Bibliography

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Didactic methods

Frontal lessons

Learning assessment procedures

Written exam with multiple choice answers

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 student will have to demonstrate knowledge of the main internal medicine pathologies, the pathophysiological basis of these diseases and their prevalence in the general population with particular attention to the role of lifestyle, diet and nutraceuticals. The knowledge of the main clinical consequences of the most important nutritional deficiencies will be evaluated.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

Based on the outcome of the written exam.

Exam language

Italiano Inglese (solo su richiesta specifica)