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
One course among the following
(a.a. 2024/2025: Clinical molecular biology not activated)
6
B
BIO/12
6
B
MED/03
6
B
MED/08
6
B
MED/03
Two courses among the following
6
B
BIO/10
6
B
CHIM/01
6
B
CHIM/06
6
B
INF/01
Three 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
One course among the following
6
B
MED/46
6
B
MED/43
6
B
BIO/14
6
B
MED/15

2° Year  It will be activated in the A.Y. 2025/2026

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
12
D
-
2
F
-
Final exam
40
E
-
It will be activated in the A.Y. 2025/2026
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
12
D
-
2
F
-
Final exam
40
E
-
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°
2 modules among the following (Biotechnology in neuroscience and Clinical proteomics 1st and 2nd year; the other modules only 2nd year)
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

Emerging infective diseases  (2024/2025)

Teaching code

4S003663

Teacher

Annarita Mazzariol

Coordinator

Annarita Mazzariol

Credits

6

Language

English en

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

MED/07 - MICROBIOLOGY AND CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY

Period

Semester 2 dal Mar 3, 2025 al Jun 13, 2025.

Courses Single

Authorized

Lessons timetable MoodleMoodle Seminars 0

Learning objectives

At the end of the course the student will be able to understand the biological, environmental, cultural, processing etc that underlie the emergence of new infections and their spread. The molecular aspects of microorganisms that emerge as new agents of infection are also analysed. It is also considered the re-emerging microorganisms that appeared to be public health problems resolved.

Prerequisites and basic notions

no prerequisites

Program

Introduction to the general concepts that lead to the emergence of new microorganisms as agents of infection. Multi-drug resistance microorganisms as a major emerging public health problem. Mechanism of action of antibiotics. Antibiotic resistance mechanisms. Main multi-resistant microorganisms. Methods of rapid detection of antibiotic resistance. MDR microorganisms: Klebsiella pneumoniae MDR and hypervirulent. General characteristics, virulence factors, molecular mechanisms, clinical manifestations of bacteria and their emerging infections: Enterobacteria and Escherichia coli O157-H7; Cholera and Vibrio cholerae O139; Helicobacter; Campylobacter; Clostridium difficile; Listeria monocytogenes Legionella; Burkholderia pseudomallei Borrelia and Lyme disease Mycobacteria and tuberculosis General characteristics, virulence factors, molecular mechanisms, clinical manifestations of viruses and their emerging infections: Influenza viruses and avian influenza Ebola viruses and hemorrhagic fever viruses, encephalitis viruses: zika, chikungunia, West Nile virus etc, Hepatitis B and C virus, Retrovirus and HIV, Coronavirus: SARS-CoV and MERS-CoV. Monkeypox General characteristics, virulence factors, molecular mechanisms, clinical manifestations of parasites and their emerging infections: malaria and Plasmodium Knowlesi, Prions and prion diseases. Microorganisms considered potential bioterrorist agents

Bibliography

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Didactic methods

Lectures using Power Point

Learning assessment procedures

The exam will take place in written mode. The student is required to answer 3 open questions that touch on the topics covered in class. The questions are of a general nature and therefore concern a single topic or they may require consideration of an aspect that concerns several topics.

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

The student's ability to respond comprehensively and organically to the questions will be evaluated. The completeness of the answer takes into account all the salient aspects of the topic: characteristics of the microorganism, the pathogenesis and the molecular aspects for which it is pathogenic, the reason why it is considered emerging and which factors have a decisive role, etc.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

The final grade is expressed out of thirty. Each of the three questions is scored out of tenths for correctness and completeness of the information. The sum of the scores obtained in the individual questions constitutes the final score

Exam language

inglese