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.
Type D and Type F activities
This information is intended exclusively for students already enrolled in this course.If you are a new student interested in enrolling, you can find information about the course of study on the course page:
Laurea magistrale in Molecular and Medical Biotechnology - Enrollment from 2025/2026Type D learning activities are the student's choice, type F activities are additional knowledge useful for job placement (internships, transversal skills, project works, etc.). According to the Teaching Regulations of the Course, some activities can be chosen and entered independently in the booklet, others must be approved by a special committee to verify their consistency with the study plan. Type D or F learning activities can be covered by the following activities.
1. Modules taught at the University of Verona
Include the modules listed below and/or in the Course Catalogue (which can also be filtered by language of delivery via Advanced Search).
Booklet entry mode: if the teaching is included among those listed below, the student can enter it independently during the period in which the curriculum is open; otherwise, the student must make a request to the Secretariat, sending the form to carriere.scienze@ateneo.univr.it during the period indicated.
2. CLA certificate or language equivalency
In addition to those required by the curriculum/study plan, the following are recognized for those matriculated from A.Y. 2021/2022:
- English language: 3 CFUs are recognized for each level of proficiency above that required by the course of study (if not already recognized in the previous course of study).
- Other languages and Italian for foreigners: 3 CFUs are recognized for each proficiency level starting from A2 (if not already recognized in the previous study cycle).
These CFUs will be recognized, up to a maximum of 6 CFUs in total, of type F if the study plan allows it, or of type D. Additional elective credits for language knowledge may be recognized only if consistent with the student's educational project and if adequately justified.
Those enrolled until A.Y. 2020/2021 should consult the information found here.
Method of inclusion in the booklet: request the certificate or equivalency from CLA and send it to the Student Secretariat - Careers for the inclusion of the exam in the career, by email: carriere.scienze@ateneo.univr.it
3. Transversal skills
Discover the training paths promoted by the University's TALC - Teaching and learning center intended for students regularly enrolled in the academic year of course delivery https://talc.univr.it/it/competenze-trasversali
Mode of inclusion in the booklet: the teaching is not expected to be included in the curriculum. Only upon obtaining the Open Badge will the booklet CFUs be automatically validated. The registration of CFUs in career is not instantaneous, but there will be some technical time to wait.
4. Contamination lab
The Contamination Lab Verona (CLab Verona) is an experiential course with modules on innovation and enterprise culture that offers the opportunity to work in teams with students from all areas to solve challenges set by companies and organisations.
Upon completion of a CLab, students will be entitled to receive 6 CFU (D- or F-type credits).
Find out more: https://www.univr.it/clabverona
PLEASE NOTE: In order to be admitted to any teaching activities, including those of your choice, you must be enrolled in the academic year in which the activities in question are offered. Students who are about to graduate in the December and April sessions are therefore advised NOT to undertake extracurricular activities in the new academic year in which they are not enrolled, as these graduation sessions are valid for students enrolled in the previous academic year. Therefore, students who undertake an activity in an academic year in which they are not enrolled will not be granted CFU credits.
5. Internship/internship period
In addition to the CFUs stipulated in the curriculum/study plan (check carefully what is indicated on the Teaching Regulations) here you can find information on how to activate the internship.
Check in the regulations which activities can be Type D and which can be Type F.
Please also note that for traineeships activated after 1 October 2024, it will be possible to recognise excess hours in terms of type D credits, limited only to traineeship experiences carried out at host organisations outside the University.
years | Modules | TAF | Teacher |
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2° | Python programming language [English edition] | D |
Carlo Combi
(Coordinator)
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years | Modules | TAF | Teacher |
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2° | Python programming language [Edizione in italiano] | D |
Carlo Combi
(Coordinator)
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Biotechnology in Neuroscience (2024/2025)
Teaching code
4S003684
Teacher
Coordinator
Credits
6
Language
English
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
BIO/17 - HISTOLOGY
Period
Semester 2 dal Mar 3, 2025 al Jun 13, 2025.
Courses Single
Authorized
Learning objectives
The course is aimed at providing knowledge on the use of biotechnology in the field of neuroscience, with special reference to the physiopathology of the nervous system, biomolecular, cellular and functional techniques of neurobiological relevance, models of neurological diseases, therapeutic approaches.
Program
. Introduction to Neuroscience - Overview of the discipline of neuroscience, its historical development, and its current applications. 2. Principles of Structural and Functional Organization of the Nervous System - Anatomy of the central and peripheral nervous systems, developmental biology of nervous tissue. 3. Cellular Organization and Neurocytology - Types of neuronal and glial cells, their functions, and their importance in health and neurobiological disease. 4. Microscopy and Neurohistology - Light, electron, and confocal microscopy; sample preparation techniques, staining, and immunohistochemistry. 5. Fundamentals of Neurophysiology - Generation and propagation of action potentials, myelination, synaptic transmission, neurotransmitters, and sensory-motor pathways. 6. Neuroanatomy of Cortical and Subcortical Structures - Organization of the cortical lobes, gray and white matter, meninges, spinal nerves, and autonomic and somatic nervous systems. 7. Functional Neuroanatomy - Brainstem, pons, midbrain, diencephalon, cerebellum and cranial nerves; focus on function and connectivity. 8. Blood-Brain Barrier, Neurovascular Unit and Neuroprotection - Properties of the blood-brain barrier, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), neuronal plasticity and regeneration in neurodegenerative settings. 9. Neuroimaging and Electrophysiology - Fundamentals of EEG, evoked potentials and fMRI and their clinical and research applications. 10. Sleep, Circadian Rhythms and Cognitive Disorders - Mechanisms of sleep and circadian rhythms, related pathologies and cognitive alterations. 11. Sensory Processing and Perception - Visual processing, auditory systems, taste, smell and biological mechanisms of pain perception. 12. Experimental Models in Neuroscience - Use of in vivo and in vitro models in the study of neurophysiological and pathological processes. 13. Learning, Memory, and Behavioral Neuroscience - Mechanisms of learning and memory, key behavioral tests, and their applications in research. 14. Pathophysiology of Epilepsy and Neuroplasticity - Cellular and molecular bases of epilepsy and mechanisms underlying neuroplasticity. 15. Gut-Brain Axis - Interaction between the central nervous system and gastrointestinal functions in health and disease, with a focus on neuroimmune interactions. 16. Neurodegenerative Diseases and Aging - Alzheimer's disease, cellular aging, and other neurodegenerative conditions. 17. Psychiatric Disorders and Their Biological Bases - Understanding the neurobiological bases of schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder, and autism spectrum disorders. 18. Emotional Processing and the Limbic System - Neural mechanisms underlying emotions, the limbic system, and emotional regulation disorders. 19. Addiction and the Brain's Reward System - Mechanisms of addiction, pleasure pathways, and the impact of drugs on brain function. 20. Advanced Techniques in Neuroscience - Patch-clamp technique, biomarker analysis, optogenetics, and their applications in neurobiological research. 21. Review of Scientific Literature - Approaches to reading, analyzing, and discussing scientific research articles in neuroscience.
Didactic methods
Lectures, discussions and critical readings.
Learning assessment procedures
Oral exam. The exam will assess knowledge of the topics: - Covered in classroom lectures. - In the assigned chapters of Fundamentals of Brain and Behavior: An Introduction to Human Neuroscience. - Understanding of key concepts, experimental techniques, and ability to analyze and discuss scientific literature is required.
Evaluation criteria
During the oral exam, students will be expected to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the course contents, with particular attention to the application of neurobiotechnological principles and methodologies to the understanding of neuronal functions and dysfunctions.
Exam language
italiano