Teaching code

4S000089

Teacher

Maria Scupoli

Credits

2

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

BIO/13 - EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY

Period

Lezioni CLID VERONA 1 anno 1 SEMESTRE dal Oct 7, 2019 al Dec 20, 2019.

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Learning outcomes

The course aims at:
- providing the basic knowledge of structural, functional and molecular of living organisms;
- providing the basic knowledge of genetics and the transmission mode of hereditable characters in humans.

Fundamental objective of the course is provide students with basic knowledge of human biology and the general mechanisms of molecular and cell biology.

At the end of the course, the student must demonstrate to have acquired scientific terminology and knowledge useful to critically understand fundamental biology, also in relationship with the status of human health.

Program

General characteristics of living organisms.
- Life macromolecules: DNA, RNA.
- Cell structure and function: general characteristics, subcellular components. Plasma membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus.
- The molecular basis of hereditary information. DNA characteristics. DNA replication.
- Gene expression. Genetic code, transcription, translation.
- Mutations: types and effects. Spontaneous mutations. Mutagenesis by chemical and physical agents.
- Genome Organization.
- Chromatin: composition and structure.
- Chromosomes: structural patterns, karyotype, anomalies.
- The cell cycle. Mitosis
- Sexual and meiosis reproduction. Gametogenesis.
- Genetics. Transmission of hereditary characters, Mendel's laws. Genotype and phenotype, autosomal and sex-related inheritance.

Examination Methods

The assessment of learning outcomes envisages a written test that potentially covers all the topics listed in the program.
Items are formulated as multiple answer questions and open answer questions. The answer to each item requires knowledge of biological terminology, ability to systematically connect knowledge of biology and genetic molecules, ability to describe and exemplify biological structures.
The exam consists of a written test, structured as follows: - 16 multiple choice questions, each with four possible answers. Each correct answer scores 1.5 points. - 2 open questions, to be briefly answered in a limited space. Each open answer is worth 5 points. The script has a duration of 75 minutes.
The examination will be validated with a minimum score of 18/30.