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.
Academic calendar
The academic calendar shows the deadlines and scheduled events that are relevant to students, teaching and technical-administrative staff of the University. Public holidays and University closures are also indicated. The academic year normally begins on 1 October each year and ends on 30 September of the following year.
Course calendar
The Academic Calendar sets out the degree programme lecture and exam timetables, as well as the relevant university closure dates..
| Period | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| I sem. | Oct 1, 2014 | Jan 30, 2015 |
| II sem. | Mar 2, 2015 | Jun 12, 2015 |
| Session | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Sessione straordinaria appelli d'esame | Feb 2, 2015 | Feb 27, 2015 |
| Sessione estiva appelli d'esame | Jun 15, 2015 | Jul 31, 2015 |
| Sessione autunnale appelli d'esame | Sep 1, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 |
| Session | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Sessione autunnale appello di laurea 2014 | Nov 26, 2014 | Nov 26, 2014 |
| Sessione invernale appello di laurea 2015 | Mar 18, 2015 | Mar 18, 2015 |
| Sessione estiva appello di laurea 2015 | Jul 14, 2015 | Jul 14, 2015 |
| Sessione autunnale appello di laurea 2015 | Nov 25, 2015 | Nov 25, 2015 |
| Sessione invernale appello di laurea 2016 | Mar 16, 2016 | Mar 16, 2016 |
| Period | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Vacanze di Natale | Dec 22, 2014 | Jan 6, 2015 |
| Vacanze di Pasqua | Apr 2, 2015 | Apr 7, 2015 |
| Ricorrenza del Santo Patrono | May 21, 2015 | May 21, 2015 |
| Vacanze estive | Aug 10, 2015 | Aug 16, 2015 |
Exam calendar
Exam dates and rounds are managed by the relevant Science and Engineering Teaching and Student Services Unit.
To view all the exam sessions available, please use the Exam dashboard on ESSE3.
If you forgot your login details or have problems logging in, please contact the relevant IT HelpDesk, or check the login details recovery web page.
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Academic staff
Study Plan
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 enrolment year.
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2° Year
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3° Year
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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.
Molecular biology workshop (2016/2017)
Teaching code
4S01911
Credits
6
Coordinatore
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
BIO/11 - MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
The teaching is organized as follows:
Laboratorio [I turno]
Laboratorio [II turno]
Teoria
Learning outcomes
The primary educational aim of the course is to provide the student an overview on the most common methodologies and techniques for the manipulation of DNA. In particular, the course covers 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 restriction 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.
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
| Activity | Author | Title | Publishing house | Year | ISBN | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laboratorio | Amaldi, Benedetti, Pesole, Plevani | Biologia Molecolare (Edizione 3) | Ambrosiana | 2018 | 978-88-08-18518-1 | |
| Teoria | Karcher | LABORATORIO DI BIOLOGIA MOLECOLARE | ed Zanichelli | 1998 | ||
| Teoria | Michael R. Green e Joseph Sambrook | Molecular Cloning: A Laboratory Manual, Fourth Edition (Edizione 4) | CSHL Press | 2012 | 978-1-936113-42-2 |
Examination Methods
Laboratory activities report and oral examination
Type D and Type F activities
Modules not yet included
Career prospects
Module/Programme news
News for students
There you will find information, resources and services useful during your time at the University (Student’s exam record, your study plan on ESSE3, Distance Learning courses, university email account, office forms, administrative procedures, etc.). You can log into MyUnivr with your GIA login details.
Further services
I servizi e le attività di orientamento sono pensati per fornire alle future matricole gli strumenti e le informazioni che consentano loro di compiere una scelta consapevole del corso di studi universitario.
Graduation
List of theses and work experience proposals
| Stage | Research area |
|---|---|
| Correlated mutations | Various topics |
Attendance
As stated in point 25 of the Teaching Regulations for the A.Y. 2021/2022, attendance at the course of study is not mandatory.Please refer to the Crisis Unit's latest updates for the mode of teaching.
