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.

2° Year  It will be activated in the A.Y. 2026/2027

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
Further activities (students who didn't have B2 English level at the time of registration: 3 credits of language skills + 3 credits of training. Students who did have B2 certificate: 6 credits of training)
6
F
-
Further activities
2
F
-
Prova finale
32
E
-
It will be activated in the A.Y. 2026/2027
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
Further activities (students who didn't have B2 English level at the time of registration: 3 credits of language skills + 3 credits of training. Students who did have B2 certificate: 6 credits of training)
6
F
-
Further activities
2
F
-
Prova finale
32
E
-
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°

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

4S00700

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

AGR/12 - PLANT PATHOLOGY

Courses Single

Authorized with reserve

The teaching is organized as follows:

teoria

Credits

5

Period

I semestre

laboratorio

Credits

1

Period

I semestre

Learning objectives

With the course of Phytopathological Biotechnologies, the student will acquire the following competences: KNOWLEDGE 1. Describe the main phytopathogenic microorganisms 2. Define the concepts of infection, disease, resistance, pathogenicity, virulence and related arguments 3. Deep knowledge regarding the plant-pathogen interaction: 3a. Molecular mechanisms of pathogenicity and virulence 3b. Physiopathological alterations associated with the infectious process, focusing on signals and mechanisms of plant resistance against phytopathogens. 4. Define the concept of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) with the description of the main methods employed in plant protection. ABILITY 5. Recognize the main symptoms of some plant diseases presented during the course and their associated microorganisms. 6. Define and apply biotechnological approaches for the improvement of plant resistance against phytopathogens.