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:

Master's degree 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.

activated in the A.Y. 2023/2024
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
2
F
-
12
D
-
40
E
-
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°
2 courses among the following ("BIOTECHNOLOGY IN NEUROSCIENCE" 1ST YEAR; "CLINICAL PROTEOMICS" 1ST and2ND 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  (2022/2023)

Teaching code

4S003662

Academic staff

Maria Del Mar Lleo'Fernandez, Caterina Signoretto

Coordinator

Maria Del Mar Lleo'Fernandez

Credits

6

Language

English en

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

MED/07 - MICROBIOLOGY AND CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY

Period

Semester 1 dal Oct 3, 2022 al Jan 27, 2023.

Lessons timetable MoodleMoodle Seminars 0

Learning objectives

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

Prerequisites and basic notions

Knowledge of basic biology
Basic knowledge of general microbiology.
Structure and characteristics of the prokaryotic cell
Structure, characteristics and methods of replication of viruses.

Program

Microbiological diagnosis with traditional methods and with molecular biology techniques (PCR, qPCR, real time PCR, digital PCR).
Bacteria and stress: bacterial biofilm and viable but non-cultivable forms (VBNC).
Bacterial pathogenicity and virulence: endotoxin and exotoxin.
Emergence of new pathogens (Spill over).
Molecular methods for typing of bacteria.
Innovative methods to contrast bacterial infections: micro and nanoparticles.
Chronic infections: Pseudomonas aeroginosa as a model in Cystic Fibrosis.
Microbiota, Microbiome and Methagenomics
Prebiotics, probiotics and post biotics

Bibliography

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Didactic methods

lectures with the aid of power point presentations.
Possibility of lessons in streaming and recording in case of justified requests

Learning assessment procedures

Written assignment with open questions on 2 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

Evaluation criteria

2 questions
Evaluation: from 0 to 15 for each question

Exam language

Inglese/ Italiano