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.

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.

2° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2021/2022

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
4
B
MED/06 ,MED/11 ,MED/13 ,MED/15
4
A/B
BIO/14 ,MED/46

3° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2022/2023

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
A/B
IUS/07 ,MED/42 ,M-PSI/01 ,SECS-P/07 ,SPS/07
Final exam
7
E
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activated in the A.Y. 2021/2022
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
4
B
MED/06 ,MED/11 ,MED/13 ,MED/15
4
A/B
BIO/14 ,MED/46

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Teaching code

4S000351

Credits

2

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

MED/46 - BIOTECHNOLOGY AND METHODS IN LABORATORY MEDICINE

Period

1 SEMESTRE PROFESSIONI SANITARIE dal Oct 3, 2022 al Dec 23, 2022.

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

Program

Organization of the human genome, genetic Polymorphisms, germ-line and somatic mutations.
Online Databases for genomics. Reference search and genome browsers. In silico molecular biology software.
Nucleic acids extraction. Quantification, quality analysis and labeling of nucleic acids.
Gene amplification techniques (cloning), signal amplification, target amplification. Endpoint PCR and real-time qPCR. Analysis of real-time qPCR data. RT-qPCR and other gene expression assays. Digital PCR and new methods for multiplex nucleic acids analysis.
Next generation sequencing( NGS), Array CGH, MLPA PCR, RNA fusion sequencing to detect chromosomal aberrations, SNPArray and RNAseq for gene expression analysis. Introduction to third-generation sequencing.
Examples of biomedical applications of molecular methodologies. (companion Diagnostics, forensic Genetics, Pharmacogenetics).

Bibliography

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Didactic methods

The class includes fontal lessons. Teaching material is provided via Moodle and, upon request, directly to the students. Recorded lessons will be available via Moodle by the end of the course.

Learning assessment procedures

Oral exam

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

Knowledge of basic principles underlying the techniques
Examples of application to the biomedical field
Knowledge of proper technical language.

Exam language

italiano