Learning objectives

The General Biochemistry Course has the educational objective of enabling the student to acquire the basic knowledge on the structure and function of the main classes of biomolecules which are indispensable for the optimal understanding of the vital processes of cells and organisms, with particular reference to the processes metabolic processes, their regulation and the mechanisms of conservation, synthesis and use of metabolic energy. The course aims to offer the basis for the course of Clinical Biochemistry and is intended as a preparatory course for courses relating to pathologies and their treatments. At the end of the course the student should develop an independent capacity for judgment and critical reasoning demonstrating mastery of biochemical-metabolic concepts, both in physiological and pathological conditions. Furthermore, the student must have acquired a specialized terminology such as to allow him to communicate all the concepts learned (to specialists and non-specialists), in both oral and written form. The notions acquired will favor the development of an independent student in finding and consulting the material necessary for continuous updating, which can be exploited both in a professional context and in subsequent studies.

Learning assessment procedures

During the course, the participating students are invited to undergo an intermediate learning assessment test, consisting of oral discussions in the classroom. The exam involves an oral interview, during which you may also be asked to respond in writing.

Evaluation criteria

The final mark (out of thirty) will depend on an overall evaluation of the oral interview, in relation to the maturity demonstrated on the contents of the course in terms of knowledge of the topics and ability to critically use the notions acquired.