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Study Plan
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Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology - Enrollment from 2025/2026The 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.
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Model organism in biotechnology research (2026/2027)
Teaching code
4S008770
Teacher
Coordinator
Credits
6
Also offered in courses:
- Model organism in biotechnology research of the course Bachelor's degree in Bioinformatics
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
BIO/06 - COMPARATIVE ANATOMY AND CYTOLOGY
Period
I semestre dal Oct 1, 2026 al Jan 29, 2027.
Courses Single
Authorized with reserve
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide students with the basic knowledge of biology and genetics of the principal model organisms, in relation to their use in the field of biology and biotechnology. During the course, the role of each model in the post-genomic era will be defined,describing the principal applications in contemporary research. Moreover, the most advanced methodologies for genetic manipulation currently applied in biomedical, pharmacological, and environmental areas, will be described.
Prerequisites and basic notions
genetica e biologia molecolare
Program
Description of the general characteristics of model organisms. Phylogenetic characterization and comparison of the most common model organisms used in biological and biotechnological research such as the yeasts S. cerevisiae and S. pompe, the chlamydomonas, the plant A. thaliana, the nematode C. elegans, the insect Drosophila, the fish D. rerio, the amphibian Xenopus, the bird G. gallus, the mammal M. musculus. Analysis of the life and reproductive cycle of the main model organisms. Analysis of the characteristics of individual model organisms in relation to their use in genetic studies and biological and biotechnological research. Analysis of genetic and molecular tools and their applicability in different model organisms either in basic and translational research.
Bibliography
Didactic methods
The course will be carried out through lectures on the specific topics of the program, with the help of didactic material provided by the teacher. Nevertheless the use of original texts and articles for individual study is strongly recommended. Students will receive the complete calendar of teaching activities and the topics covered in each lesson. During the academic year, individual meeting with the teacher are available, by appointment.
Learning assessment procedures
The exam consists of a written multiple-choice test covering the topics discussed in class, as well as those found in the recommended textbooks and teaching materials provided by the instructor.
Evaluation criteria
The exam will give the student the opportunity of i) to determine the comprehension of the topics discussed during the lessons; ii) to assess the ability to link the acquired skills to potential applications in the biotechnological field.
Criteria for the composition of the final grade
The exam is organized to cover all the topics discussed during lessons in order to ascertain the level of knowledge reached by each student on the whole program. The exam method will be the same for attending and non-attending students.
The final grade will be determined according to the following criteria:
Written multiple-choice exam: maximum score of 30/30 and lode
Optional bonus points: may be awarded to students who actively participate to the journal club activity.
Participation will be assessed by the instructor based on attendance, level of engagement, and critical contribution to the discussion.
Exam language
Italiano
