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 |
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1° ANNO 1° Semestre | Oct 3, 2016 | Dec 31, 2016 |
2° ANNO 1° Semestre | Oct 3, 2016 | Dec 31, 2016 |
3° ANNO 1° Semestre | Oct 3, 2016 | Dec 31, 2016 |
1° ANNO 2° Semestre | Feb 1, 2017 | May 30, 2017 |
2° ANNO 2° Semestre | Feb 1, 2017 | May 31, 2017 |
3° ANNO 2° Semestre | Feb 1, 2017 | May 31, 2017 |
Exam calendar
Exam dates and rounds are managed by the relevant Medicine Teaching and Student Services Unit.
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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 enrollment year.
1° Year
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2° Year activated in the A.Y. 2017/2018
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3° Year activated in the A.Y. 2018/2019
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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.
Biomolecular fondamentals of life - BIOCHIMICA (2016/2017)
Teaching code
4S000089
Teacher
Credits
2
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
BIO/10 - BIOCHEMISTRY
Period
1° ANNO 1° Semestre dal Oct 3, 2016 al Dec 31, 2016.
To show the organization of the course that includes this module, follow this link: Course organization
Learning outcomes
Knowing the molecular processes that underlie the cellular and body functions. Knowing as they occur and how these biochemical transformations govern the metabolism are regulated. Knowing bioenergetics and metabolism of the cells and of the entire organism.
Program
- Carbohydrates: monosaccharides, disaccharides, polysaccharides, glycogen, starch, cellulose, glycosaminoglycans, proteoglycans and glycoproteins.
- Proteins: amino acids, protein structure levels, peptide bond, alpha-helix, beta-sheet, globular protein, myoglobin and hemoglobin, allosteric regulation.
- Enzymes: Classification of enzymes, active site, specificity and isoenzymes, cofactors and coenzymes, vitamins, regulation of enzyme activity, allosteric enzymes.
- Lipids: lipids and their functions, acylglycerols fatty acids, phospholipids, terpenes, steroids, cholesterol, fat-soluble vitamins, eicosanoids, lipoproteins.
- Introduction to metabolism: catabolism and anabolism, ATP and phosphocreatine, coenzymes redox (NAD + and FAD), redox reactions, metabolic pathways, metabolic intermediates, regulating metabolism, coupled reactions, signs of genetic defects of metabolism.
- Carbohydrate metabolism: glycolysis and its regulation, pentose phosphate pathway, alcoholic and lactic fermentation, synthesis of acetyl-coenzyme A, oxidative decarboxylation of pyruvate, Krebs cycle and its regulation, gluconeogenesis and its regulation, Cori cycle, glycogenolysis and glycogen synthesis, hormone regulation (glucagon, insulin and adrenaline), diabetes mellitus.
- Oxidative phosphorylation: mitochondrial respiratory chain, standard reduction potential, electron transport and proton pumps, mitochondrial ATP synthase.
- Lipid metabolism: beta-oxidation of fatty acids, ketones, lipid biosynthesis, acid synthase-fat, cholesterol metabolism.
- Metabolism of proteins and amino acids: transamination, glucose-alanine cycle, urea cycle, biosynthesis of amino acids, branched chain amino acids.
Author | Title | Publishing house | Year | ISBN | Notes |
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M. Samaja, R. Paroni | Chimica e Biochimica | Piccin | 2016 |
Examination Methods
Written exam including all course modules (multiple choice quiz and open questions) followed by oral discussion. The final evaluation will consider the student’s personal ability to apply notions to the solution/discussion of specific problems.
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: only in this way will you be able to receive notification of all the notices from your teachers and your secretariat via email and soon also via the Univr app.
Graduation
Documents
Title | Info File |
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TPALL_sessione laurea Aprile 2023_pubblicazione | pdf, it, 142 KB, 14/04/23 |
Gestione carriere
Orario Lezioni
Documents
Title | Info File |
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Orario 1° anno 1° semestre a.a. 23-24 agg 27/09 | pdf, it, 511 KB, 27/09/23 |
Orario 2° anno 1° semestre a.a. 23-24 | pdf, it, 670 KB, 25/09/23 |
Orario 3° anno 1° semestre a.a. 23-24 | pdf, it, 465 KB, 25/09/23 |
Servizi agli studenti - Polo Universitario Prof.ni Sanitarie - agg. feb 24 | pdf, it, 1453 KB, 07/02/24 |