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.

activated in the A.Y. 2024/2025
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
Training
2
F
-
12
D
-
Final exam
40
E
-
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°
2 courses among the following ("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

Forensic Biotechnology  (2023/2024)

Teaching code

4S003676

Academic staff

Rossella Gottardo, Stefania Turrina

Coordinator

Rossella Gottardo

Credits

6

Language

English en

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

MED/43 - FORENSIC MEDICINE

Period

Semester 2 dal Mar 4, 2024 al Jun 14, 2024.

Courses Single

Authorized

Lessons timetable MoodleMoodle Seminars 0

Learning objectives

Acquisition of the basic legal knowledge and forensic background necessary for the practice of the profession of biotechnologist in the modern social context. Acquisition of basic knowledge of the modern technological approach in the forensic biomedical investigation.

Prerequisites and basic notions

There are no specific prerequisites other than those required for admission to the degree course.

Program

FORENSIC MEDICINE - introduction to forensic medicine - general overview of health legislation relating to intellectual professions, health professions, professional secrecy, reporting to the Judicial Authority
FORENSIC TOXICOLOGY - introduction to forensic toxicology - biological matrices that can be used in forensic toxicology: analytical and interpretative aspects - different ways of preparing the biological sample in the pre-analytical phase - liquid and gas chromatographic separative analytical techniques: general and applicative aspects Electrophoretic techniques - analytical detection techniques: UV, UV-Vis, fluorimetry, mass spectrometry - validation of analytical methods
Drugs of abuse of forensic interest: pharmaco-toxicological characteristics and analytical issues
FORENSIC GENETICS - Introduction to Forensic Genetics - Biological sample collection, storage and characterization - Forensic biological samples: DNA extraction and Quantification - DNA Amplification: fundamental concepts of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and artifacts deriving from it - Genetic Markers used in Forensic Genetics - Forensic DNA Typing and Issues in interpreting genetic profiles - Forensic biostatistic parameters - Paternity and Relationship Testing - Quality Assurance Standards for Forensic DNA Laboratory - DNA in Court – DNA Evidence (GOAL 3 and GOAL 16)

Bibliography

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Didactic methods

frontal lectures

Learning assessment procedures

Oral examination on the programme developed by the lecturers of the three modules.

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

Mastery and degree of thoroughness of the topics covered in class; ownership of language; ability to frame proposed topics and to articulate and deepen answers

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

The grade will be expressed in thirtieths and will result from the average of the grades obtained by each teacher

Exam language

italiano/english