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

A.A. 2024/2025 A.A. 2023/2024 A.A. 2022/2023 A.A. 2021/2022 A.A. 2020/2021 A.A. 2019/2020 A.A. 2018/2019 A.A. 2017/2018 A.A. 2016/2017 A.A. 2015/2016 A.A. 2014/2015 A.A. 2013/2014 A.A. 2012/2013 A.A. 2011/2012 A.A. 2010/2011 A.A. 2009/2010

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 2025/2026

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
12
B
BIO/04
9
A
CHIM/03
9
A
CHIM/06
6
A
FIS/07
6
B
M-FIL/03
12
A
MAT/05
English B2
6
E
-

2° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2023/2024

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
12
A
BIO/10
6
B
BIO/10
9
B
BIO/11
6
B
BIO/18
9
A
BIO/19
1 module between the following
6
C
BIO/09
6
C
BIO/04
1 module between the following
6
C
BIO/04
6
C
BIO/01 ,BIO/06
Un insegnamento a scelta
6
C
CHIM/02
6
C
FIS/07

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

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
12
B
AGR/07
1 module among the following
6
C
BIO/04
6
C
MED/04
6
C
AGR/12 ,AGR/13 ,BIO/19
1 module among the following
6
B
CHIM/01
6
B
ING-IND/25
6
B
CHIM/10
1 module between the following
6
B
BIO/07
6
B
BIO/06
1 module among the following
6
C
BIO/11
6
C
BIO/04 ,BIO/19 ,ING-IND/25
6
C
AGR/07
12
D
-
Training
9
F
-
Final exam
3
E
-
activated in the A.Y. 2023/2024
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
12
A
BIO/10
6
B
BIO/10
9
B
BIO/11
6
B
BIO/18
9
A
BIO/19
1 module between the following
6
C
BIO/09
6
C
BIO/04
1 module between the following
6
C
BIO/04
6
C
BIO/01 ,BIO/06
Un insegnamento a scelta
6
C
CHIM/02
6
C
FIS/07
activated in the A.Y. 2024/2025
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
12
B
AGR/07
1 module among the following
6
C
BIO/04
6
C
MED/04
6
C
AGR/12 ,AGR/13 ,BIO/19
1 module among the following
6
B
CHIM/01
6
B
ING-IND/25
6
B
CHIM/10
1 module between the following
6
B
BIO/07
6
B
BIO/06
1 module among the following
6
C
BIO/11
6
C
BIO/04 ,BIO/19 ,ING-IND/25
6
C
AGR/07
12
D
-
Training
9
F
-
Final exam
3
E
-

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.

A Basic activities
B Characterizing activities
C Related or complementary activities
D Activities to be chosen by the student
E Final examination
F Other training activities
S Placements in companies, public or private institutions and professional associations

Molecular Biology  (2023/2024)

Teaching code

4S004476

Academic staff

Daniele Guardavaccaro, Massimiliano Perduca

Coordinator

Daniele Guardavaccaro

Credits

9

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

BIO/11 - MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Period

Semester 2 dal Mar 4, 2024 al Jun 14, 2024.

Courses Single

Authorized with reserve

Lessons timetable MoodleMoodle Seminars 0

Learning objectives

The main goal of this course is to provide the students with the basic knowledge of the composition, structure and interactions of cellular molecules, such as nucleic acids and proteins, that carry out essential biological processes in eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.

Prerequisites and basic notions

Basic knowledge of cell biology and biochemistry

Program

DNA AND CHROMSOMES
The structure and function of DNA
Chromosomal DNA and its packaging in the chromatin fiber
Chromatin structure and function
The global structure of chromosomes
DNA REPLICATION, REPAIR AND RECOMBINATION
DNA replication mechanisms
The initiation and completion of DNA replication in chromosomes
DNA repair
Homologous recombination
Transposition
HOW CELLS READ THE GENOME: FROM DNA TO PROTEIN
From DNA to RNA
From RNA to protein
Protein folding, degradation and the ubiquitin-proteasome system
CONTROL OF GENE EXPRESSION
Control of transcription by sequence specific DNA-binding proteins
Transcription regulators
Molecular genetic mechanisms that create and maintain specialized cell types
Mechanisms reinforcing cell memory in plants and animals
Post-transcriptional controls
Regulation of gene expression by non-coding RNAs
ANALYZING CELLS AND MOLECULES
Isolating cells and growing them in culture
Analyzing and manipulating DNA
Studying gene expression and function
CELL SIGNALING
Principles of cell signaling
Signaling through G-protein-coupled receptors
Signaling through enzyme-coupled receptors
Alternative signalling routes in gene regulation
THE CELL CYCLE
Overview of the cell cycle
The cell cycle control system
S-phase
Mitosis
Cytokinesis
Meiosis
Control of cell division and cell growth
CANCER
Cancer as a microevolutionary process
Cancer-critical genes: oncogenes and tumor suppressors
Cancer therapy
DISCUSSION OF TOPICS CHOSEN FROM THE LITERATURE ON MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Bibliography

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Didactic methods

The course consists of theoretical classes and journal clubs.

Learning assessment procedures

The topics covered will be evaluated in a single exam. The exam consists of a written test (three open-ended questions) which aims to assess the level of knowledge of the topics covered during the course.

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 degree of knowledge of molecular biology will be evaluated

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

To each question is assigned a maximum score of 10 points

Exam language

Italiano