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. 2016/2017

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
7
A/B
FIS/07 ,MED/06 ,MED/36 ,MED/50
8
A/B
FIS/07 ,ING-INF/07 ,MED/36 ,MED/50
3
A/B
ING-INF/07 ,MED/36 ,MED/50
7
A/B
FIS/07 ,ING-INF/07 ,MED/36 ,MED/50

3° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2017/2018

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
10
A/B/C
FIS/07 ,ING-INF/07 ,MED/36 ,MED/50
4
B
MED/42 ,MED/50 ,SECS-P/07
Prova finale
7
E
-
activated in the A.Y. 2016/2017
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
7
A/B
FIS/07 ,MED/06 ,MED/36 ,MED/50
8
A/B
FIS/07 ,ING-INF/07 ,MED/36 ,MED/50
3
A/B
ING-INF/07 ,MED/36 ,MED/50
7
A/B
FIS/07 ,ING-INF/07 ,MED/36 ,MED/50
activated in the A.Y. 2017/2018
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
10
A/B/C
FIS/07 ,ING-INF/07 ,MED/36 ,MED/50
4
B
MED/42 ,MED/50 ,SECS-P/07
Prova finale
7
E
-

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Teaching code

4S001359

Credits

2

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

BIO/10 - BIOCHEMISTRY

Period

lez 1 anno 1 semestre RAD dal Oct 5, 2015 al Dec 12, 2015.

Location

VERONA

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

Learning outcomes

-Knowledge of the structure-function relatioships of biological macromolecules
-Understanding of metabolic processes at molecular level
-Knowledge of the connections between biochemical processes and of the relative energetic variations

Program

1. The basic constituents of living organisms: polymeric structure of biological macromolecules.
2. Protein structure and function: structure and classification of amino acids; peptidic bond; the structural levels of proteins; fibrous proteins; globular proteins; haemoglobin and myoglobin: structure, function and allosteric regulation; pathogenic variants of haemoglobin; enzymes: classification and role in chemical reactions.
3. Bioenergetics: metabolism; chemical transformations in a cell; spontaneous reactions in a cell; role of ATP in bioenergetic exchanges; redox reactions in biological systems
4. Structure and metabolism of carbohydrates: monosaccharaides, disaccharides and polysaccharides; glycolysis; gluconeogenesis; structure and function of glycogen; glycogen synthesis and glycogen lysis
5. Citric acid cycle and oxidative phosphorylation: mitochondria; acetylCoA synthesis; citric acid cycle; electron-transport chain; ATP synthesis
6. Structure and metabolism of lipids: polar lipids and structure of biomembranes; cholesterol; triacylglycerols; lipid catabolism
7. Amino acids metabolism: fate of the aminic group and of the carbon chain
8. Nucleotides and nucleic acids: nucleotide structure; structure of DNA and RNA

Examination Methods

Written test followed by an oral examination

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE