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. 2025/2026 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

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
7
A/B
BIO/16 ,BIO/17 ,MED/48
8
A/B
BIO/09 ,MED/48
6
A/B
BIO/09 ,M-PSI/01
6
A/B
MED/34 ,MED/48 ,M-PED/01 ,M-PSI/06
5
A/B/C
INF/01 ,MED/36 ,MED/42 ,MED/48
6
A/B
BIO/10 ,BIO/13 ,FIS/07
1
F
MED/44
3
E/F
L-LIN/12
1
F
MED/48
15
B
MED/48

2° Year  It will be activated in the A.Y. 2025/2026

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
8
B
MED/16 ,MED/33 ,MED/34 ,MED/48
9
B
MED/26 ,MED/27 ,MED/48
5
A/B
BIO/14 ,MED/05 ,MED/07 ,MED/09
6
A/B
MED/01 ,MED/48 ,M-FIL/02
8
B
ING-INF/06 ,MED/34 ,MED/48 ,M-PSI/02
1
F
MED/48
1
F
MED/48
20
B
MED/48

3° Year  It will be activated in the A.Y. 2026/2027

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
4
A/B
MED/43 ,SECS-P/10 ,SPS/08
4
B
MED/06 ,MED/09 ,MED/48
5
B
MED/38 ,MED/39 ,MED/48 ,MED/50
4
A/B
MED/09 ,MED/24 ,MED/48
5
B
MED/10 ,MED/11 ,MED/48
3
F
-
25
B
MED/48
6
D
-
1
F
MED/48
Prova finale
7
E
-
It will be activated in the A.Y. 2025/2026
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
8
B
MED/16 ,MED/33 ,MED/34 ,MED/48
9
B
MED/26 ,MED/27 ,MED/48
5
A/B
BIO/14 ,MED/05 ,MED/07 ,MED/09
6
A/B
MED/01 ,MED/48 ,M-FIL/02
8
B
ING-INF/06 ,MED/34 ,MED/48 ,M-PSI/02
1
F
MED/48
1
F
MED/48
20
B
MED/48

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

Propaedeutic physical and biological sciences - BIOCHIMICA  (2024/2025)

Teaching code

4S01837

Teacher

Riccardo Montioli

Credits

2

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

BIO/10 - BIOCHEMISTRY

Period

1 SEMESTRE PROFESSIONI SANITARIE dal Oct 1, 2024 al Dec 20, 2024.

Courses Single

Not Authorized

Lessons timetable MoodleMoodle Seminars 0

To show the organization of the course that includes this module, follow this link:  Course organization

Program

PREPARATORY CHEMISTRY (basic knowledge required).
Atomic structure, atomic particles; quantum numbers, and orbitals; electronic configuration, periodic table and periodic properties of the elements; the chemical bond, molecules and ions; intermolecular forces; Solutions and concentration, acids and bases; pH and buffer solutions.
Organic chemistry notions: carbon atom properties; hybrid orbitals; organic compounds classification: functional groups; hydrocarbons; alcohols, ethers, thiols, amines, aldehydes and ketones; carboxylic acids, esters, anhydrides.
BIOCHEMISTRY
1. Constitutive elements of the living matter: polymeric structure of the biological macromolecules.
2. Protein structure and function: aminoacid classification, peptide bond, levels of protein structure; fibrous and globular proteins; hemoglobin and myoglobin: structure, function, factors influencing the oxygen bond; hemoglobin variants; enzymes: classification, role in the chemical reactions, co-enzymes, hints of enzyme kinetics, regulation of the enzymatic activity.
3. Bio-energetics: metabolism; chemical transformations in the cell; chemical equilibrium; spontaneous and non-spontaneous reactions of the metabolic reactions; ATP as “energy exchange coin”; biologically relevant redox reactions.
4. Carbohydrates structure and metabolism: mono- and disaccharides; polysaccharides; glycoconjugates; glycolysis and its regulation; gluconeogenesis; hints of the penthose phosphate pathway; synthesis of the glycogen.
5. Citric acid cycle and oxidative phosphorylation: mitochondria; acetyl-CoA synthesis; citric acid cycle control; respiratory chain and electron transport; ATP synthesis.
6. Lipids structure and metabolism: structural lipids and biological membranes; cholesterol; stock-reserve lipids; lipids digestion and fatty acid β-oxydation; keton bodies formation; hints of fatty acids biosynthesis.
7. Aminoacid metabolism: hints of gluco- and keto-forming aminoacids; transamination and oxidative deamination; the urea cycle.

Bibliography

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Didactic methods

The teaching method used in this course is exclusively of the frontal type. Lecture slides will be provided as a study aid.

Learning assessment procedures

The exam consists of four written tests, one for each module, based on the didactic content of the whole teaching, to be passed compulsorily in the same exam session.
In particular, the assessment of Biochemistry includes 18 questions with multiple choice and 1 open question.

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

To pass the test, students must demonstrate an adequate understanding of the knowledge of the topics in the program. The grade is expressed in thirtieths and the test is considered passed if the grade obtained is greater than or equal to 18 thirtieths.

Exam language

Italiano