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.
Type D and Type F activities
This information is intended exclusively for students already enrolled in this course.If you are a new student interested in enrolling, you can find information about the course of study on the course page:
Laurea in Biotecnologie - Enrollment from 2025/2026The educational activities of type D are the student's choice, those of type F are additional knowledge useful for entering the world of work (internships, transversal skills, project works, etc.). According to the Didactic Regulations of the Course, some activities can be chosen and entered independently in the booklet, others must be approved by a special committee to verify their consistency with the study plan. Type D or F training activities can be covered by the following activities.
1. Teachings delivered at the University of Verona.
Include the teachings listed below and/or in the Catalog of Teachingshttps://www.univr.it/it/catalogo-insegnamenti - Opens in a new window (which can also be filtered by language of delivery via Advanced Search).
Booklet entry mode: if the teaching is included among those listed below, the student can enter it independently during the period- Opens in a new window in which the syllabus is open; otherwise, the student must make a request to the Secretariat, sending to carriere.scienze@ateneo.univr.i- Opens in a new windowt the form- Opens in a new window in the period indicated- Opens in a new window.
2. CLA language certificate or equivalency.
In addition to those required by the curriculum, the following are recognized for those matriculated from A.Y. 2021/2022:
- English language: 3 CFUs are recognized for each level of proficiency above that required by the course of study (if not already recognized in the previous course of study).
- Other languages and Italian for foreigners: 3 cfu are recognized for each proficiency level starting from A2 (if not already recognized in the previous study cycle).
These cfu will be recognized, up to a maximum of 6 cfu in total, of type F if the teaching plan allows it, or of type D. Additional elective credits for language knowledge may be recognized only if consistent with the student's educational project and if adequately motivated.
Those matriculated up to A.Y. 2020/2021 should consult the information found here- services - cla - language exercises - science and engineering https://www.scienzeingegneria.univr.it/?ent=iniziativa&id=4688 - Opens in a new window.
Booklet entry mode: apply for the certificate- Opens in a new window orequivalency- services - recognition of external language certifications - cla Opens in a new window to the CLA and send it to the Student Secretariat - Careers for the inclusion of the exam in the career, by email: carriere.scienze@ateneo.univr.it- Opens in a new window
3. Soft skills
Discover the training paths promoted by the University's TALC - Teaching and learning centerhttps://talc.univr.it/ - Opens in a new window, intended for students regularly enrolled in the academic year of course delivery https://talc.univr.it/it/competenze-trasversali- Opens in a new window
Booklet entry mode: The teaching is not intended to be included in the syllabus. Only upon obtaining theOpen Badgehttps://talc.univr.it/it/servizi/open-badge - Opens in a new window will the booklet CFUs be automatically validated. The registration of CFUs in career is not instantaneous, but there will be some technical time to wait.
4. Contamination lab
The Contamination Lab Verona (CLab Verona) is an experiential pathway with modules dedicated to innovation and business culture that offers the opportunity to work in teams with students from all courses of study to solve challenges launched by companies and institutions. The pathway allows students to receive 6 CFUs in the D or F area. Discover the challenges: https://www.univr.it/clabverona- Opens in a new window
PLEASE NOTE: To be eligible to take any teaching activity, including electives, you must be enrolled in the year of the course in which it is offered. Therefore, it is recommended that undergraduates of the December and April sessions DO NOT take extracurricular activities of the new academic year, in which they are not enrolled, since these degree sessions are valid with reference to the previous academic year. Therefore, for activities carried out in an academic year in which they are not enrolled, no recognition of CFUs can be given.
5. Internship/internship period
In addition to the CFUs stipulated in the curriculum (check carefully what is indicated on the Educational Regulations) here- services - internships and apprenticeships - science and engineering It opens in a new window you can find information on how to activate the internship.
Check in the regulations which activities can be Type D and which can be Type F.
Please also note that for internships activated from October 1, 2024, it will be possible to recognize excess hours in terms of Type D credits, limited only to internship experiences carried out at host institutions outside the University.
| years | Modules | TAF | Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3° | Python programming language [English edition] | D |
Carlo Combi
(Coordinator)
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| years | Modules | TAF | Teacher |
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| 3° | LaTeX Language | D |
Enrico Gregorio
(Coordinator)
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| 3° | Python programming language [Edizione in italiano] | D |
Carlo Combi
(Coordinator)
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| years | Modules | TAF | Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1° | Subject requirements: basic mathematics and physics | D |
Elisa Artegiani
(Coordinator)
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Analytical Techniques for Clinical Chemistry (2024/2025)
Teaching code
4S003264
Credits
6
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
CHIM/01 - ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
Courses Single
Authorized with reserve
The teaching is organized as follows:
Analytical Techniques for Clinical Chemistry
laboratorio
Learning objectives
Theory The course aims to provide students with the basic principles for the interpretation of analytical data and the reliability of analytical measurements (errors, preanalytical and analytical variability, precision, accuracy, sensitivity and specificity, prediction). The most important analytical techniques for clinical chemistry will be described (such as techniques for the enzymatic determination of analyte concentration, immunochemical techniques, radiochemical and electrochemical techniques, immunoelectrophoresis). Upon completing the course, students will have the knowledge necessary to recognize the strengthens and weakness of the different techniques and their applicability to different biological samples. Laboratory The student will acquire laboratory skills through a series of exercises concerning the determination of enzymes and analytes in biological matrices such as serum and plasma.
Prerequisites and basic notions
Prerequisites as indicated in the Didactic Regulations: Biochemistry and Analytical Biochemistry.
Program
MM: theory
• Collection of biological materials.
• The components of the variability in clinical chemistry (pre-analytical, biological, analytical). Experimental errors.
• Precision, accuracy, sensitivity and specificity of analytical measurements.
• Predictability of an analytical test. Quality control of the results.
• Comparison of analytical methods (regression analysis, Bland-Altman plot).
• Techniques for the detection of enzyme activity. Enzymatic determination of analyte concentration.
• Immunochemical techniques. Heterogeneous (competitive / non-competitive), homogeneous (competitive / non-competitive).
• Immunoenzymatic assays (Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay; Microparticle enzyme immunoassay; Enzyme Multiplied immunoassay; Cloned enzyme donor immunoassay).
• Immunofluorescent techniques (Immunofluorescence Assay, Fluorescence Polarization immunoassay; Dissociation-Enhanced Lanthanide Fluorescent immunoassay; IF Microscopy and FACS).
• Chemiluminescence (Lumino immunoassay; Chemiluminescent Magnetic immunoassay; ElectroChemiLuminiscence; Bioluminescence enzyme immunoassay; Immunoassays with avidin-biotin)
• Radioimmunoassay (Radio immunoassay; Immuno Radiometric Assay).
• Agglutination test. Complement fixation test.
• Immunodiffusion; Immunoelectrophoresis; Counter current electrophoresis.
Immunonephelometry and Immunoturbidimetry.
• Electrolytes and electrochemical techniques in diagnostics.
• Biosensors
MM: laboratory
The student will participate to practical experiences concerning the typical analyses of a clinical chemistry laboratory, for example glucose determination by GOD-POD enzymatic colorimetric method; determination of alkaline phosphatase by kinetic method DEA optimized; alanine aminotransferase determination by kinetic UV method IFCC optimized. The laboratory also include practical experiences concerning assays to determine transferrin, complement factor C3c and fibrinogen by radial immunodiffusion as well as analysis of immunodetection by enhanced chemiluminescence.
Bibliography
Didactic methods
Frontal teaching as the main teaching method.
Lessons will be delivered exclusively in presence.
Participation in at least 40% of the lessons is recommended.
REQUIREMENT TO ACCESS THE EXAMINATION: In order to take the final written exam, a scientific paper relating to one of the techniques described during the course must be presented in the classroom (Journal Club).
NON-attending students who intend to take the exam must contact the teacher within the first two weeks from the beginning of the course to be included in the calendar of exhibitions and to have assigned the scientific article.
Learning assessment procedures
The objective of the exam consists in verifying the level of achievement of the previously indicated educational objectives.
The exam consists of a 2-hour written test. The exam method is NOT differentiated between attending and non-attending students and / or for Erasmus students and the course does NOT include intermediate tests.
The assessment test is semi-structured, as a questionnaire with open answers. The student will have to answer a series of open-ended questions, demonstrating that they understand and be able to use the fundamental concepts of each topic. The understanding of the practical experiences will be verified through questions included in the test relating to the theoretical course.
Evaluation criteria
The ability to discursively organize knowledge is evaluated, as well as the deepening of knowledge, the ability to critically reason on the study carried out, the quality of the exposition, and the competence in the use of the specialized vocabulary.
Mark, expressed in thirtieths (max 30/30).
Criteria for the composition of the final grade
The final mark is obtained from the following formula: Mark = Exam_ Mark + max of 2 points for paper exposure
Exam language
italiano
