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.

Study Plan

A.A. 2024/2025 A.A. 2023/2024 A.A. 2022/2023 A.A. 2021/2022 A.A. 2020/2021 A.A. 2019/2020 A.A. 2018/2019 A.A. 2017/2018 A.A. 2016/2017 A.A. 2015/2016

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 2025/2026

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

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
B
BIO/10
6
B
MED/04
2 courses among the following
6
B
BIO/10
6
B
CHIM/01
6
B
CHIM/06
6
B
INF/01
3 courses among the following
6
B
BIO/11
6
B
BIO/18
6
B
MED/07
6
B
BIO/18
6
B
MED/07
6
B
BIO/10
1 course among the following
6
B
BIO/12
6
B
MED/03
6
B
MED/08
6
B
MED/03
1 course among the following
6
B
MED/43
6
B
BIO/14
6
B
MED/15

2° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2022/2023

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
12
D
-
Training
2
F
-
Final exam
40
E
-
activated in the A.Y. 2022/2023
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
12
D
-
Training
2
F
-
Final exam
40
E
-
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°
2 courses among the following ("BIOTECHNOLOGY IN NEUROSCIENCE" AND "CLINICAL PROTEOMICS" 1ST AND 2ND YEAR; THE OTHER COURSES 2ND YEAR ONLY)
6
C
BIO/17
6
C
CHIM/01
6
C
BIO/15
6
C
FIS/01
6
C
MED/04
6
C
BIO/15

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.

A Basic activities
B Characterizing activities
C Related or complementary activities
D Activities to be chosen by the student
E Final examination
F Other training activities
S Placements in companies, public or private institutions and professional associations

Microbial biotechnology  (2021/2022)

Teaching code

4S003662

Academic staff

Caterina Signoretto, Maria Del Mar Lleo'Fernandez

Coordinator

Caterina Signoretto

Credits

6

Language

English en

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

MED/07 - MICROBIOLOGY AND CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY

Period

Primo semestre dal Oct 4, 2021 al Jan 28, 2022.

Lessons timetable MoodleMoodle Seminars 0

Learning outcomes

Recent approaches and applications of biotechnology in the microbiological/medical field. To understand how the scientific research proceeds in the field of microbial biotechnology, to identify the problems and the strategies to reach adequate solutions

Program

Characteristics of microorganisms in adverse conditions: bacterial biofilm and VBNC state
Pathogenic action of bacteria: endotoxin and exotoxins. Description of the different types of exotoxins.
Microbiological diagnosis methods: culture and molecular biology
The jump of viral species (spill-over)
The main viruses that cause hepatitis (HBV and HCV)
Methods for to study bacteria: the metagenomics

Bibliography

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Examination Methods

Written exam with 2 discursive questions on topics covered in class

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