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..
| Period | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| I semestre | Oct 1, 2015 | Jan 29, 2016 |
| II semestre | Mar 1, 2016 | Jun 10, 2016 |
| Session | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Sessione straordinaria Appelli d'esame | Feb 1, 2016 | Feb 29, 2016 |
| Sessione estiva Appelli d'esame | Jun 13, 2016 | Jul 29, 2016 |
| Sessione autunnale Appelli d'esame | Sep 1, 2016 | Sep 30, 2016 |
| Session | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Sess. autun. App. di Laurea LM9 | Oct 19, 2015 | Oct 19, 2015 |
| Sess. invern. 2016 Appelli di Laurea LM9 | Mar 11, 2016 | Mar 11, 2016 |
| Sess. estiva App. di Laurea LM9 | Jul 8, 2016 | Jul 8, 2016 |
| Sess. autun. 2016 App. di Laurea LM9 | Oct 18, 2016 | Oct 18, 2016 |
| Sess. invern. 2017 App. di Laurea LM9 | Mar 14, 2017 | Mar 14, 2017 |
| Period | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Festività dell'Immacolata Concezione | Dec 8, 2015 | Dec 8, 2015 |
| Vacanze di Natale | Dec 23, 2015 | Jan 6, 2016 |
| Vancanze di Pasqua | Mar 24, 2016 | Mar 29, 2016 |
| Anniversario della Liberazione | Apr 25, 2016 | Apr 25, 2016 |
| Festa del S. Patrono S. Zeno | May 21, 2016 | May 21, 2016 |
| Festa della Repubblica | Jun 2, 2016 | Jun 2, 2016 |
| Vacanze estive | Aug 8, 2016 | Aug 15, 2016 |
Exam calendar
Exam dates and rounds are managed by the relevant Science and Engineering Teaching and Student Services Unit.
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Academic staff
Monaco Ugo Luigi
hugo.monaco@univr.it 045 802 7903; Lab: 045 802 7907 - 045 802 7082
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 enrolment year.
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1° Year
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2° Year
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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.
Supramolecular chemistry of biological systems (2015/2016)
Teaching code
4S003661
Teacher
Coordinatore
Credits
6
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
CHIM/06 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Language
English
Period
I semestre dal Oct 1, 2015 al Jan 29, 2016.
Learning outcomes
This course examines the fundamentals of supramolecular chemistry, the domain of chemistry beyond that of molecules, in biological contexts. The discipline focuses on the chemical systems made up of a discrete number of assembled molecular subunits or components. Important concepts that have been demonstrated by supramolecular chemistry include molecular self-assembly, biomolecular folding, molecular recognition, host-guest chemistry, and molecular architectures. Students develop an understanding of the driving forces of supramolecular associations and how to exploit them for applications in biotechnology and biomedicine.
Program
Concepts. Reversible non-covalent interactions between molecules, including hydrogen bonding, metal coordination, hydrophobic forces, van der Waals forces, pi-pi interactions, electrostatics. Cation , anion, and neutral molecule binding.
Biological supramolecular systems: protein-protein and protein-ligand complexes, nucleic acids, viruses, membranes, cells.
Methods. Fluorescence spectroscopy, Calorimetry, NMR spectroscopy.
Self-assembly and self-organization. Thermodynamics of self-assembly. Template effects. Protein aggregation, fibril formation.
Molecular recognition. Host-guest chemical systems. Receptor-ligand complexes. Lock and key model. Pre-organization and complementarity. Dynamic effects and allosteric binding. Rational drug design. Protein-protein interaction inhibitors. Supramolecular antibiotics.
Catalysis. Biocatalysis. Template-directed synthesis. Encapsulation systems for catalysis. Catalytic systems. Enzyme mimics.
Molecular transport and delivery. Encapsulation and targeted release mechanisms. Liposomal drug carriers. Cyclodextrins.
Biomolecule-nanoparticle interactions. The biomolecular corona of nanoparticles. Nanoparticle effects on protein stability and structure. Hybrid nanosystems. Nanoparticle functionalization with biomolecules.
Examination Methods
Oral exam
Type D and Type F activities
Modules not yet included
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.
Attendance
As stated in point 25 of the Teaching Regulations for the A.Y. 2021/2022, attendance is not mandatory. However, professors may require students to attend lectures for a minimum of hours in order to be able to take the module exam, in which case the methods that will be used to check attendance will be explained at the beginning of the module.Please refer to the Crisis Unit's latest updates for the mode of teaching.
Gestione carriere
Graduation
List of theses and work experience proposals
| theses proposals | Research area |
|---|---|
| Studio delle proprietà di luminescenza di lantanidi in matrici proteiche | Synthetic Chemistry and Materials: Materials synthesis, structure-properties relations, functional and advanced materials, molecular architecture, organic chemistry - Colloid chemistry |
| Stampa 3D di nanocompositi polimerici luminescenti per applicazioni in Nanomedicina | Synthetic Chemistry and Materials: Materials synthesis, structure-properties relations, functional and advanced materials, molecular architecture, organic chemistry - New materials: oxides, alloys, composite, organic-inorganic hybrid, nanoparticles |
| 3D-bioprinting biofabrication laboratory | Various topics |
| Organ on-a-chip | Various topics |
Further services
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