Environment and Workplace Prevention Techniques

At the end of the course, students will be able to: describe the structure and main properties of biological molecules (water, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins); understand the role of lipids and proteins as structural and functional components of membranes; explain the basic principles of enzymatic catalysis and its regulation; interpret the function of blood proteins of clinical relevance (hemoglobin, myoglobin, lipoproteins, collagen); analyze the main metabolic pathways (glycolysis, Krebs cycle, oxidative phosphorylation, fermentation) and their hormonal regulation; apply the acquired knowledge to understand the molecular basis of genetic and metabolic diseases.

In order to understand the teaching content and to achieve the final objectives of the course, at the beginning of the didactic activities, the student should possess a useful knowledge in the biological/chemical field

For the success of the exam, we suggest to deeply study from the beginning of the course attendance. For the purpose of consultation and in-depth study, the recommended books are: David Nelson e Michael Cox- Introduzione alla biochimica di Lehninger- Ed.Zanichelli M. Samaja- R.Paroni . Chimica e Biochimica per le lauree triennali dell’area biomedica Ed. PICCIN P.C. Champe, R.A. Harvey, D.R. Ferrier- Le basi della biochimica-Ed. Zanichelli Bevilacqua, Chieffi, Speranza, Canterini, Pesce, Montorzi. Basi Molecolari e Cellulari della Vita. Ed. PICCIN Biologia e Genetica N A. Campbell e J B. Reece:. Pearson Elementi di biologia e genetica. William K. Purves, David Sadava, Gordon H. Orians, H. Craig Heller: Ed Zanichelli Genetica umana e medica (Neri, Genuardi) Ed. Elsevier Masson Links consigliati: Mendelian Inheritance in Man : http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/Omim/ Links consigliati: Mendelian Inheritance in Man : http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/Omim/

The teacher provides frontal teaching in a traditional way, with audiovisual aids and with scheduling of the lessons

The student is required to attend didactic activities. Attendance is verified by teachers through signature / roll-call sheets on updated lists provided by the Didactic Secretariat. The certificate of attendance to the teaching activities of a teaching course is necessary for the student to take the related exam.

To pass the exam you must obtain a not less than 18/30 in each module. The student must demonstrate that to have acquired sufficient knowledge of the topics of biochemistry, a basic knowledge of the topics covered in class and be able to recognize the principles underlying the structure-function relationships of biological macromolecules and be aware that the study of Molecular structures is the conceptual basis for understanding metabolic processes and cell physiopathology. To achieve a score of 30/30 cum laude, the student must demonstrate to have acquired excellent knowledge of all the topics covered during the course, and to link them in a logical and consistent way. For the purposes of the final evaluation of the examination, the preparation of each module of the course is evaluated. One/two self-evaluation tests (multiple choice written questions) is foreseen in preparation for the final evaluation. The test has no weight with respect to the final evaluation of the entire exam of Biochemistry. The biochemistry exam is written (multiple choice questions) and oral (only oral if remotely). For the purposes of the final evaluation of the Biochemical and Biological Sciences exam, the preparation in each module of the course (biochemistry / biology / genetics) is assessed, which contributes to the evaluation of the final exam of Molecular Bases of Life in proportion to the respective number of training credits.

Fondamenti di Biochimica-Voet and Voet-Zanichelli

The course consists in classroom lectures with audiovisual aids and scheduling o the lessons. The different topics covered during the course can be found on the recommended textbooks and on the auxiliary teaching material which will be eventually made available to students on the e-learning website The teacher remains available for clarifications and explanations during reception hours