Catalogo dei Corsi di studio

The course aims to provide essential knowledge of the general aspects and fundamentals of reactivity of the organic chemistry (IUPAC nomenclature, physico-chemical properties and chemical reactivity of the various classes of organic compounds). Moreover, it aims to equip students with the necessary knowledge and understanding and practical skills for them to study organic chemistry at stage 2.
To equip students with the necessary knowledge and understanding and practical skills for them to study biochemistry, medicinal chemistry and technology at second and third years. To introduce the basic principles of organic chemistry that underlie simple biochemical reaction pathways. To introduce basic concepts of reaction mechanisms and how the same mechanisms are operative during enzymatic catalysis.

The aim of the course is to introduce the basic knowledge of calculus and probability. We will explain the concept of function and its variation rate, and we will introduce elements of
differential and integral calculus. We will illustrate the fundamental concepts of probability theory, and we will study the main discrete and continuous distributions.

The course aims to provide essential knowledge of the general aspects and fundamentals of reactivity of the organic chemistry (IUPAC nomenclature, physico-chemical properties and chemical reactivity of the various classes of organic compounds). Moreover, it aims to equip students with the necessary knowledge and understanding and practical skills for them to study organic chemistry at stage 2.
To equip students with the necessary knowledge and understanding and practical skills for them to study biochemistry, medicinal chemistry and technology at second and third years. To introduce the basic principles of organic chemistry that underlie simple biochemical reaction pathways. To introduce basic concepts of reaction mechanisms and how the same mechanisms are operative during enzymatic catalysis.

The course of General microbiology, microbial biotechnology and medical
microbiology elements takes place
in two years (CF totals 12) through the
three modules described above.
The student, through a total of 12 CF, will have to prove that he has acquired
all the knowledge of form,
structure, genetics and physiology of
microorganisms together with their biodiversity and pathogenicity . He will also known the classical techniques and innovative methods of
cultivation, characterization, genetic and counts for
the preparation and improvement of biomass
to be used in various biotechnological processes.

The student will acquire the
knowledge useful to characterize bacterial pathogens including

the various stages of the infectious process and of
the interactions with the host
defense mechanisms.
At the end of the
training process, the student will have to know
the main biotechnological strategies
described in the
related programs.

Hystology
To learn the microscopic anatomy of cells, tissues and organs, with an emphasis on
relationships between structure and function, and to describe and discuss, using a correct
terminology, specific morphological organizations. To know cell lineages and differentiation,
stem cells and the mechanisms underlying renewal in each tissue.
Embriology
This course aims at complementing the
principles of classical and molecular genetics to explain what is a gene, how
it functions and how it is inherited. This course consists of two parts: the
first part discusses the principles of genetics with application to the study
of biological function at the level of molecules, cells, and multicellular
organisms, including humans. The second part provides students with basic
general knowledges on molecular genetics, functional genomics and molecular
evolution.

This course aims at complementing the principles of classical and molecular genetics to explain what is a gene, how it functions and how it is inherited. This course consists of two parts: the first part discusses the principles of genetics with application to the study of biological function at the level of molecules, cells, and multicellular organisms, including humans. The second part provides students with basic general knowledges on molecular genetics, functional genomics and molecular evolution.

The Biotechnologist must acquire the basic knowledge of biochemical processes to address and solve the new problems that face both in basic and medical science.
The second part of the Biochemistry course will be focused on study of the main metabolic pathways and their regulation. Biochemical methods will also be addressed In the course.

Acquisition by the student of a knowledge of the
problems of chemical equilibrium (acid-base, complexometric, precipitation,
redox). Learning of mathematical and graphic methods for calculating the
concentration of all chemical species at equilibrium. Acquisition and study (in
depth) of the principal concepts of statistics applied to chemical analysis.
Introduction to the principal methods of instrumental, electrochemical,
chromatographic, thermal analysis.



This course provides an Spectroscopic methods to study biological
systems

The course of General microbiology, microbial biotechnology and medical
microbiology elements takes place
in two years (CF totals 12) through the
three modules described above.
The student, through a total of 12 CF, will have to prove that he has acquired
all the knowledge of form,
structure, genetics and physiology of
microorganisms together with their biodiversity and pathogenicity . He will also known the classical techniques and innovative methods of
cultivation, characterization, genetic and counts for
the preparation and improvement of biomass
to be used in various biotechnological processes.

The student will acquire the
knowledge useful to characterize bacterial pathogens including

the various stages of the infectious process and of
the interactions with the host
defense mechanisms.
At the end of the
training process, the student will have to know
the main biotechnological strategies
described in the
related programs.

To know the general systematic and structural
organization of the normal human body from the tissue level to the systematic
level, in particular the skeletal system and organs of the various systems.
The course aims to: 1 ) provide students
with the fundamentals of general and cellular physiology 2 ) acquire the
specific language of the discipline; 3 ) illustrate the fundamental techniques
for the study of neuronal activity .

The course is divided in three integrated modules:
Molecular Biology of DNA; Molecular Biology of RNA and Molecular Biology of
Proteins (see single modules programs). There is also a methodological part
with practical laboratory training. The main goal of the course is to deliver a
basic knowledge of the various aspect of Molecular Biology and of the basic
metodologies. The 25 hours of practical training should introduce the students
to the potential applications of Molecular Biology with relative problems and
requirements.

The Biotechnologist must acquire the basic knowledge of biochemical processes to address and solve the new problems that face both in basic and medical science.
The second part of the Biochemistry course will be focused on study of the main metabolic pathways and their regulation. Biochemical methods will also be addressed In the course.

Fisiologia umana
The course aims to make students able to understand the mechanisms regulating the integrative functions of human body; to evaluate the mechanisms of synthesis, release and action of hormones; to understand the functional organization of the nervous system, the functions of the autonomic nervous system and the general principles of sensory physiology and motor control. The course aims to make students able to understand the functions of the gastrointestinal system
Fisiologia vegetale
Knowledge of the major physiological processes of plants and structures that govern them. Knowledge of the most important metabolic processes of plant cells, with particular attention to the processes of short and long distance transport and of photosynthesis.

The course is divided in three integrated modules:
Molecular Biology of DNA; Molecular Biology of RNA and Molecular Biology of
Proteins (see single modules programs). There is also a methodological part
with practical laboratory training. The main goal of the course is to deliver a
basic knowledge of the various aspect of Molecular Biology and of the basic
metodologies. The 25 hours of practical training should introduce the students
to the potential applications of Molecular Biology with relative problems and
requirements.

BioinformaticaThis course is aimed at providing the students with an
overview of the most common bioinformatics techniques and to describe their
theoretical basis. About half of the course will be spent learning the
practical use of programs implementing these techniques. At the end, students
will be able to rationally and effectively use the most widespread programs for
protein sequence and structure analysis and to understand correctly their
results.
Farmacologia• Learn and understand the pharmacokinetics,
pharmacodynamics
and
mechanisms of drug toxicity.

•
Be able to do on the basis of knowledge
of
the
pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic acquired
a
drug
evaluation and a careful choice
of
the route and timing of administration.
•
Be aware of the factors that influence
the
pharmacological effects, adverse reactions and
drug
interactions, as well as socio-economic and
ethical
implications inherent in the prescription
of
drugs.

This course is aimed at providing an overview of the most important cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in the regulation of the immune response in order to comprehend their specific role in the resistance against pathogens.

The Medicinal Chemistry modules faces the pharmaceutical
aspects that are the fondamental for the drug actions, the structure activity
realtionshiups and the rational drug design. Practical sections are also used
to demonstrate the uses of the computer in medicinal chemistry.The aim of
this course is to give detailed informations on dosage forms and in particular
will discuss problems about preparation and formulation of conventional dosage
forms referring to their
biotechnological applications.

The course
presents concepts of cellular injury and adaptation, inflammation as a
reparative and disease causing process, and hemodynamic disorders with emphasis
on
arteriosclerosis, thrombosis and its consequences. In addition, students are
expected
to learn modern concepts of cancer causation, cancer terminology and morphology
as
well as the biologic behavior of benign and malignant neoplasms. Mechanisms of
disease causation are illustrated with clinically relevant examples and with
emphasis on
immune mediated diseases.
The goal of the General Pathology Course is to provide students with a
comprehensive
understanding of the body’s mechanisms of defense against disease embodied in
the
inflammatory and immune responses. A further goal is to provide a basic
understanding
of the mechanisms of disease causation. Students will be expected to apply this
information to clinical cases. The course is designed to foster student
curiosity and to
promote application of new knowledge to clinical problem solving.
Bioethics
The course
aims at providing students with historical and conceptual tools, useful to
understand the evolution of the philosophical, sociological and political
aspects that characterize the public debates about the ethical and cultural
controversies concerning the basic investigations and the applications of
biomedical and agricultural biotechnologies. The lessons will stimulate the
student to critically analyze the philosophical contents and the psychological,
anthropological and sociological aspects of the different bioethical arguments,
which confront each other in the public arena.