Industrial pharmacy REPLICA LATINA

General expected learning outcomes The course provides an overview of modern molecular biology and basic technologies for the manipulation of DNA. The course objective is to acquire knowledge of the molecular mechanisms that allow the maintenance, regulation, and expression of the genome. These skills play an important role in the research and development of new drugs, and applications in biotechnology and biomedicine. Specific expected learning outcomes 1. Knowledge and understanding Knowledge of nucleic acids structure and functions. Knowledge of the molecular mechanisms of DNA replication, repair, transcription and protein synthesis, as well as the regulation of these processes. Basic knowledge of the main techniques of nucleic acid manipulation, the expression of recombinant proteins and the generation of OGM. 2. Applying knowledge and understanding Understanding of the molecular processes that control gene expression and regulation, underlying cell growth, division, and differentiation, and which are targets for the action and development of pharmacologically active agents. Familiarization of students with the experimental approaches used in molecular biology. 3. Making judgements Students will be invited to ask questions and analyse the topic under discussion so to acquire/perfect their proactive and critical attitude also using skills and knowledge acquired during previous courses. 4. Communication skills Describe and relate critically the processes studied. 5. Learning skills Read scientific articles in the field of molecular biologic and gain a critical understanding of their contents.