Imaging and Radiotherapy techniques

Structure of matter and molecules; basic inorganic chemistry (atomic/molecular weight, mole, Avogadro’s number, formula mass; irreversible/reversible reactions; equilibrium, K, mass‑action law). Kinetics and enzymes (intro). Organic chemistry (intro) and disinfectants (overview). Carbohydrates and derived polymers; ATP; glycolysis/gluconeogenesis; insulin/glucagon. Energy metabolism: Krebs cycle and oxidative phosphorylation; ROS. Lipids: saturated/unsaturated fatty acids, triglycerides, phospholipids, cholesterol; ketogenesis. Proteins: amino acids, peptide bond, structure/functions; protein and nitrogen‑base catabolism. Hemoglobin and nucleic acids (DNA/RNA).

Basics of chemistry and biology provided during secondary school education. There are not preparatory courses.

Chimica e biochimica. Per le lauree triennali dell'area biomedica di Michele Samaja (Autore) , Rita Paroni (Autore) Piccin

traditional with lectures and numerical exercises

mandatory

test 1h

The course includes two-hour lectures