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..
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1° e 2° semestre (corsi annuali) PROFESSIONE SANITARIE | Oct 2, 2023 | Sep 30, 2024 |
1 SEMESTRE PROFESSIONI SANITARIE | Oct 2, 2023 | Dec 22, 2023 |
2 SEMESTRE PROFESSIONI SANITARIE | Jan 2, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 |
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 It will be activated in the A.Y. 2024/2025
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3° Year It will be activated in the A.Y. 2025/2026
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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 (2023/2024)
Teaching code
4S000089
Teacher
Credits
2
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
BIO/10 - BIOCHEMISTRY
Period
1 SEMESTRE PROFESSIONI SANITARIE dal Oct 2, 2023 al Dec 22, 2023.
Courses Single
Not Authorized
To show the organization of the course that includes this module, follow this link: Course organization
Program
Proteins. The amino acids. Peptide bond. Structural levels of proteins. Collagen. Keratin. Myoglobin and hemoglobin. Enzymes. Chemical reactions and reaction speed. Catalysis. Coenzymes: functional significance and relationship to water-soluble vitamins. Mechanism of action of enzymes. Enzyme kinetics. Nucleotides. Structure and functions of nucleotides. Nucleic acids. Coenzymes. The adenylic nucleotides. Carbohydrates. Monosaccharides. Natural oligosaccharides. Polysaccharides. Glycogen. Metabolism. Equilibrium of reaction. Compounds with bonds to high energy content and accoppiate. Catabolism and anabolism. Metabolismo carbohydrates. Digestion of carbohydrates. Glycolysis. Glycogenolysis, glycogen synthesis. Pentose phosphate pathway. Gluco (neo) genesis. Hormonal regulation of the Glucose level. Lactic and alcoholic fermentation of the piruvate. Krebs cycle. Respiratory chain and oxidative phosphorylation. Catabolism energy balance of glucides. Lipids. The fatty acids. Essential fatty acids. The triglycerides. Lipid membrane phospholipids. Cholesterol. Digestion of fats. Lipids delivery. Lipoproteins. Lipid metabolism. Role of carnitine. Catabolism of fatty acids: in beta oxidation of fatty acids. Formation of ketone bodies: physiological significance and their effect on the acid-base. Catabolism energy balance of fatty acids. Synthesis of fatty acids. FAS complex. Metabolism of cholesterol. Metabolism of proteins. Protein digestion. General amino acid catabolism. Transamination, deamination and decarboxylation reactions. Fate of the amino acid skeleton: glucogenic and ketogenic amino acids. Urea cycle.
Bibliography
Didactic methods
The teaching method used in this course is frontal. The teaching material, including slides and video recordings to support teaching, will be made available in the Moodle space for all students. Individual reception service is available throughout the academic year, in flexible hours upon request via email.
Learning assessment procedures
The exam consists of a written test consisting of 16 multiple choice questions and 1 open question
Evaluation criteria
To pass the test, students must demonstrate an adequate understanding of the knowledge of the topics in the program. The vote is expressed out of thirty and the test is considered passed if the evaluation obtained is greater than or equal to 18/30.
Exam language
Italiano
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
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TPALL_sessione laurea Aprile 2023_pubblicazione | pdf, it, 142 KB, 14/04/23 |
Gestione carriere
Orario Lezioni
Documents
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Orario 1° anno 2° semestre a.a. 23-24 | pdf, it, 509 KB, 11/04/24 |
Orario 2° anno 2° semestre a.a. 23-24 | pdf, it, 499 KB, 11/04/24 |
Orario 3° anno 2° semestre a.a. 23-24 | pdf, it, 621 KB, 11/04/24 |
Servizi agli studenti - Polo Universitario Prof.ni Sanitarie - agg. feb 24 | pdf, it, 1453 KB, 07/02/24 |