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

Type D and Type F activities

Type D educational activities are at the student's choice, Type F activities are additional knowledge useful for job placement (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.it- Opens in a new window 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 modeapply 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 Regulationshere- 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.

Semester 1  From 10/1/24 To 1/31/25
years Modules TAF Teacher
2° 3° Attention Laboratory D Pietro Sala (Coordinator)
2° 3° Elements of Cosmology and General Relativity D Claudia Daffara (Coordinator)
2° 3° Introduction to quantum mechanics for quantum computing D Claudia Daffara (Coordinator)
2° 3° Introduction to smart contract programming for ethereum D Sara Migliorini (Coordinator)
2° 3° Python programming language [English edition] D Carlo Combi (Coordinator)
2° 3° BEYOND ARDUINO: FROM PROTOTYPE TO PRODUCT WITH STM MICROCONTROLLER D Franco Fummi (Coordinator)
2° 3° APP REACT PLANNING D Graziano Pravadelli (Coordinator)
2° 3° HW components design on FPGA D Franco Fummi (Coordinator)
Semester 2 From 3/3/25 To 6/13/25
years Modules TAF Teacher
2° 3° Attention Laboratory D Pietro Sala (Coordinator)
2° 3° LaTeX Language D Enrico Gregorio (Coordinator)
2° 3° Python programming language [Edizione in italiano] D Carlo Combi (Coordinator)
2° 3° Rapid prototyping on Arduino D Franco Fummi (Coordinator)
2° 3° Programming Challanges D Romeo Rizzi (Coordinator)
2° 3° Tools for development of applications of virtual reality and mixed D Andrea Giachetti (Coordinator)
2° 3° Development and life cycle of software of artificial intelligence software D Marco Cristani (Coordinator)
2° 3° Protection of intangible assets (SW and invention)between industrial law and copyright D Mila Dalla Preda (Coordinator)
List of courses with unassigned period
years Modules TAF Teacher
Subject requirements: mathematics D Franco Zivcovich (Coordinator)

Teaching code

4S01911

Credits

6

Coordinator

Stefano Capaldi

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

BIO/11 - MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Courses Single

Authorized

The teaching is organized as follows:

Laboratorio [II turno]

Credits

4

Period

Semester 2

Laboratorio [I turno]

Credits

4

Period

Semester 2

Academic staff

Stefano Capaldi

Teoria

Credits

2

Period

Semester 2

Academic staff

Stefano Capaldi

Learning objectives

The course provides an overview of the most common methodologies and techniques for the mani-pulation of DNA. In particular, the students will learn the main techniques for purification of nucleic acids, their separation by electrophoresis, DNA amplification and methods for cloning in bacterial vectors. In the practical exercises the student will apply these techniques for purification of plasmid DNA and genomic DNA, separation of DNA by electrophoresis on agarose gel, its digestion with re-striction enzymes, preparation of gene constructs and their transformation into E. coli. At the end of the course, the student will have learned the basics of manipulation of genetic material and will be able to use the main techniques for gene cloning.

Prerequisites and basic notions

Having attended (and possibly passed the exams) of Chemistry and Biochemistry.

Program

Theory:
The recombinant DNA. Cloning of Genes.
Bacterial and non bacterial vectors. cDNA and genomic libraries.
Manipulation of nucleic acids. Digestion with restriction endonucleases. Electrophoresis. Ligation of the DNA.
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and its applications.
Bacteria colutres. Trasformation of bacterial and eukaryotic cells.
Production of recombinant proteins.
Laboratory experiences:
Purification of plasmid DNA
Purification of genomic DNA
Purification of RNA
Electrophoresis and purification of DNA from gel.
Digestion with restriction enzymes.
PCR and PCR product purification.
Transformation, colony PCR
Expression of a recombinant protein and its analysis by SDS PAGE and Western Blot.

Bibliography

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Didactic methods

The teaching includes a part of theory with lectures in the classroom and laboratory exercises.

Learning assessment procedures

The final exam consists of a report on the laboratory activities (to be delivered before the exam session) and an oral interview.

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

For the oral exam, the theoretical knowledge of the techniques described will be evaluated. For the report will be evaluated the clarity and precision in the description of the laboratory experiences.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

The grade will consist of the average of the evaluation of the oral exam and the report on laboratory experiences.

Exam language

Italiano