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

This information is intended exclusively for future freshmen who will enroll for the 2025/2026 academic year.
If you are already enrolled in this course of study, consult the information available on the course page:

Master's degree in Biotechnology for bioresources and sustainable development - Enrollment until 2024/2025

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
One module to be chosen between the following
One module to be chosen between the following
6
B
ING-IND/25
One module to be chosen between the following
One module to be chosen between the following

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

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
One module to be chosen between the following
One module to be chosen among the following
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
-
Final exam
36
E
-
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
One module to be chosen between the following
One module to be chosen between the following
6
B
ING-IND/25
One module to be chosen between the following
One module to be chosen between the following
It will be activated in the A.Y. 2026/2027
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
One module to be chosen between the following
One module to be chosen among the following
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
-
Final exam
36
E
-
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°
Two modules to be chosen among:
- 1st year - Microbial ecology, Genetics and biotechnology of no-food crops, Sustainable agriculture - delivered in 2025/2026
- 2nd year - Environmental microbiology and bioremediation, Sustainable phytopathogen management, Climate change and soil functions - delivered in 2026/2027
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.




S Placements in companies, public or private institutions and professional associations

Teaching code

4S008300

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

BIO/04 - PLANT PHYSIOLOGY

Courses Single

Authorized with reserve

The teaching is organized as follows:

teoria

Credits

5

Period

I semestre

Academic staff

Stefano Cazzaniga

laboratorio

Credits

1

Period

I semestre

Academic staff

Stefano Cazzaniga

Learning objectives

The course aims to provide bases on the definition and characteristics of fuels of different origin and intended use, focusing on innovative biotechnological solutions for the production of biofuels. Among these, the bio-fuels of I, II, III and IV generation are particularly defined, including bioethanol, biogas, biodiesel and bio-hydrogen and the implications of their use for production processes and transport as well as the consequences for the environment. The course is divided between a general part that refers to bio-fuels from cultivated plants, yeasts and bacteria and a second part dedicated to unicellular algae, in which their biological characteristics and the methods for genetic and molecular biological analysis are described. Finally, examples are given for the use of these methods for the production of different types of bio-fuels and other products with high added value.