CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMICAL PROPAEDEUTICS

Course objectives

Based on the attachments to Ministerial Decree no. 418 of May 30, 2025, the syllabus for this course is uniform nationwide and has the following general objectives: To provide the basis for understanding the fundamental laws governing matter and its transformations, with particular attention to biological phenomena at the atomic and molecular level, in relation to biomedical applications.

Channel 1
ALESSIO PAONE Lecturers' profile
EUGENIO LENDARO Lecturers' profile
Channel 2
BEATRICE VALLONE Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
At the end of the course, the student will be able to: describe the structure and transformations of matter and interpret molecular phenomena relevant to living organisms, with particular reference to acid-base equilibria, physiological buffers, gas laws, solubility, osmotic phenomena, solution properties, and redox reactions; recognize the main classes of organic compounds and their functional groups, describing their physicochemical properties and reactivity, also in relation to the functions of biological macromolecules; identify the main classes of biologically relevant molecules, describing their structures and functions.
Prerequisites
Secondary school leaving certificate or equivalent,
Books
No official textbooks have been adopted, since the format of the admission test is not yet known. The textbooks previously recommended for the Course in Chemistry and Introductory Biochemistry (CLMMC A) have been indicated instead. FA Bettelheim et al; Chimica e Propedeutica biochimica, Edises. T Bellini; Chimica Medica e Propedeutica Biochimica, Zanichelli. L Binaglia & B Giardina; Chimica e Propedeutica Biochimica, McGrawHill. KJ Denniston et al; Chimica Generale, Chimica Organica, Propedeutica Biochimica, McGrawHill.
Frequency
Frontal lectures based on the ministerial syllabus, with numerical exercises provided where specified
Exam mode
Quiz from the MIUR of which the Lecturer has not been given the format
Bibliography
non applica
Lesson mode
Frontal lectures based on the ministerial syllabus, with numerical exercises provided where specified
BEATRICE VALLONE Lecturers' profile
PAOLA BAIOCCO Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
At the end of the course, the student will be able to: describe the structure and transformations of matter and interpret molecular phenomena relevant to living organisms, with particular reference to acid-base equilibria, physiological buffers, gas laws, solubility, osmotic phenomena, solution properties, and redox reactions; recognize the main classes of organic compounds and their functional groups, describing their physicochemical properties and reactivity, also in relation to the functions of biological macromolecules; identify the main classes of biologically relevant molecules, describing their structures and functions.
Prerequisites
Secondary school leaving certificate or equivalent,
Books
No official textbooks have been adopted, since the format of the admission test is not yet known. The textbooks previously recommended for the Course in Chemistry and Introductory Biochemistry (CLMMC A) have been indicated instead. FA Bettelheim et al; Chimica e Propedeutica biochimica, Edises. T Bellini; Chimica Medica e Propedeutica Biochimica, Zanichelli. L Binaglia & B Giardina; Chimica e Propedeutica Biochimica, McGrawHill. KJ Denniston et al; Chimica Generale, Chimica Organica, Propedeutica Biochimica, McGrawHill.
Frequency
Frontal lectures based on the ministerial syllabus, with numerical exercises provided where specified
Exam mode
Quiz from the MIUR of which the Lecturer has not been given the format
Bibliography
non applica
Lesson mode
Frontal lectures based on the ministerial syllabus, with numerical exercises provided where specified
PAOLA BAIOCCO Lecturers' profile
Channel 3
ANDREA BELLELLI Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
At the end of the course, the student will be able to: describe the structure and transformations of matter and interpret molecular phenomena relevant to living organisms, with particular reference to acid-base equilibria, physiological buffers, gas laws, solubility, osmotic phenomena, solution properties, and redox reactions; recognize the main classes of organic compounds and their functional groups, describing their physicochemical properties and reactivity, also in relation to the functions of biological macromolecules; identify the main classes of biologically relevant molecules, describing their structures and functions.
Prerequisites
Secondary school leaving certificate or equivalent,
Books
No official textbooks have been adopted, since the format of the admission test is not yet known. The textbooks previously recommended for the Course in Chemistry and Introductory Biochemistry (CLMMC A) have been indicated instead. FA Bettelheim et al; Chimica e Propedeutica biochimica, Edises. T Bellini; Chimica Medica e Propedeutica Biochimica, Zanichelli. L Binaglia & B Giardina; Chimica e Propedeutica Biochimica, McGrawHill. KJ Denniston et al; Chimica Generale, Chimica Organica, Propedeutica Biochimica, McGrawHill.
Frequency
Frontal lectures based on the ministerial syllabus, with numerical exercises provided where specified
Exam mode
Quiz from the MIUR of which the Lecturer has not been given the format
Bibliography
non applica
Lesson mode
Frontal lectures based on the ministerial syllabus, with numerical exercises provided where specified
ANDREA BELLELLI Lecturers' profile
ANNARITA FIORILLO Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
At the end of the course, the student will be able to: describe the structure and transformations of matter and interpret molecular phenomena relevant to living organisms, with particular reference to acid-base equilibria, physiological buffers, gas laws, solubility, osmotic phenomena, solution properties, and redox reactions; recognize the main classes of organic compounds and their functional groups, describing their physicochemical properties and reactivity, also in relation to the functions of biological macromolecules; identify the main classes of biologically relevant molecules, describing their structures and functions.
Prerequisites
Secondary school leaving certificate or equivalent,
Books
No official textbooks have been adopted, since the format of the admission test is not yet known. The textbooks previously recommended for the Course in Chemistry and Introductory Biochemistry (CLMMC A) have been indicated instead. FA Bettelheim et al; Chimica e Propedeutica biochimica, Edises. T Bellini; Chimica Medica e Propedeutica Biochimica, Zanichelli. L Binaglia & B Giardina; Chimica e Propedeutica Biochimica, McGrawHill. KJ Denniston et al; Chimica Generale, Chimica Organica, Propedeutica Biochimica, McGrawHill.
Frequency
Frontal lectures based on the ministerial syllabus, with numerical exercises provided where specified
Exam mode
Quiz from the MIUR of which the Lecturer has not been given the format
Bibliography
non applica
Lesson mode
Frontal lectures based on the ministerial syllabus, with numerical exercises provided where specified
ANNARITA FIORILLO Lecturers' profile
Channel 4
ELENA FORTE Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
At the end of the course, the student will be able to: describe the structure and transformations of matter and interpret molecular phenomena relevant to living organisms, with particular reference to acid-base equilibria, physiological buffers, gas laws, solubility, osmotic phenomena, solution properties, and redox reactions; recognize the main classes of organic compounds and their functional groups, describing their physicochemical properties and reactivity, also in relation to the functions of biological macromolecules; identify the main classes of biologically relevant molecules, describing their structures and functions.
Prerequisites
Secondary school leaving certificate or equivalent,
Books
No official textbooks have been adopted, since the format of the admission test is not yet known. The textbooks previously recommended for the Course in Chemistry and Introductory Biochemistry (CLMMC A) have been indicated instead. FA Bettelheim et al; Chimica e Propedeutica biochimica, Edises. T Bellini; Chimica Medica e Propedeutica Biochimica, Zanichelli. L Binaglia & B Giardina; Chimica e Propedeutica Biochimica, McGrawHill. KJ Denniston et al; Chimica Generale, Chimica Organica, Propedeutica Biochimica, McGrawHill.
Frequency
Frontal lectures based on the ministerial syllabus, with numerical exercises provided where specified
Exam mode
Quiz from the MIUR of which the Lecturer has not been given the format
Bibliography
non applica
Lesson mode
Frontal lectures based on the ministerial syllabus, with numerical exercises provided where specified
ELENA FORTE Lecturers' profile
ANNARITA FIORILLO Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
At the end of the course, the student will be able to: describe the structure and transformations of matter and interpret molecular phenomena relevant to living organisms, with particular reference to acid-base equilibria, physiological buffers, gas laws, solubility, osmotic phenomena, solution properties, and redox reactions; recognize the main classes of organic compounds and their functional groups, describing their physicochemical properties and reactivity, also in relation to the functions of biological macromolecules; identify the main classes of biologically relevant molecules, describing their structures and functions.
Prerequisites
Secondary school leaving certificate or equivalent,
Books
No official textbooks have been adopted, since the format of the admission test is not yet known. The textbooks previously recommended for the Course in Chemistry and Introductory Biochemistry (CLMMC A) have been indicated instead. FA Bettelheim et al; Chimica e Propedeutica biochimica, Edises. T Bellini; Chimica Medica e Propedeutica Biochimica, Zanichelli. L Binaglia & B Giardina; Chimica e Propedeutica Biochimica, McGrawHill. KJ Denniston et al; Chimica Generale, Chimica Organica, Propedeutica Biochimica, McGrawHill.
Frequency
Frontal lectures based on the ministerial syllabus, with numerical exercises provided where specified
Exam mode
Quiz from the MIUR of which the Lecturer has not been given the format
Bibliography
non applica
Lesson mode
Frontal lectures based on the ministerial syllabus, with numerical exercises provided where specified
ANNARITA FIORILLO Lecturers' profile
Channel 5
CARLO TRAVAGLINI ALLOCATELLI Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
At the end of the course, the student will be able to: describe the structure and transformations of matter and interpret molecular phenomena relevant to living organisms, with particular reference to acid-base equilibria, physiological buffers, gas laws, solubility, osmotic phenomena, solution properties, and redox reactions; recognize the main classes of organic compounds and their functional groups, describing their physicochemical properties and reactivity, also in relation to the functions of biological macromolecules; identify the main classes of biologically relevant molecules, describing their structures and functions.
Prerequisites
Secondary school leaving certificate or equivalent,
Books
No official textbooks have been adopted, since the format of the admission test is not yet known. The textbooks previously recommended for the Course in Chemistry and Introductory Biochemistry (CLMMC A) have been indicated instead. FA Bettelheim et al; Chimica e Propedeutica biochimica, Edises. T Bellini; Chimica Medica e Propedeutica Biochimica, Zanichelli. L Binaglia & B Giardina; Chimica e Propedeutica Biochimica, McGrawHill. KJ Denniston et al; Chimica Generale, Chimica Organica, Propedeutica Biochimica, McGrawHill.
Frequency
Frontal lectures based on the ministerial syllabus, with numerical exercises provided where specified
Exam mode
Quiz from the MIUR of which the Lecturer has not been given the format
Bibliography
non applica
Lesson mode
Frontal lectures based on the ministerial syllabus, with numerical exercises provided where specified
CARLO TRAVAGLINI ALLOCATELLI Lecturers' profile
STEFANO GIANNI Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
At the end of the course, the student will be able to: describe the structure and transformations of matter and interpret molecular phenomena relevant to living organisms, with particular reference to acid-base equilibria, physiological buffers, gas laws, solubility, osmotic phenomena, solution properties, and redox reactions; recognize the main classes of organic compounds and their functional groups, describing their physicochemical properties and reactivity, also in relation to the functions of biological macromolecules; identify the main classes of biologically relevant molecules, describing their structures and functions.
Prerequisites
Secondary school leaving certificate or equivalent,
Books
No official textbooks have been adopted, since the format of the admission test is not yet known. The textbooks previously recommended for the Course in Chemistry and Introductory Biochemistry (CLMMC A) have been indicated instead. FA Bettelheim et al; Chimica e Propedeutica biochimica, Edises. T Bellini; Chimica Medica e Propedeutica Biochimica, Zanichelli. L Binaglia & B Giardina; Chimica e Propedeutica Biochimica, McGrawHill. KJ Denniston et al; Chimica Generale, Chimica Organica, Propedeutica Biochimica, McGrawHill.
Frequency
Frontal lectures based on the ministerial syllabus, with numerical exercises provided where specified
Exam mode
Quiz from the MIUR of which the Lecturer has not been given the format
Bibliography
non applica
Lesson mode
Frontal lectures based on the ministerial syllabus, with numerical exercises provided where specified
STEFANO GIANNI Lecturers' profile
Channel 6
ANDREA BELLELLI Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
At the end of the course, the student will be able to: describe the structure and transformations of matter and interpret molecular phenomena relevant to living organisms, with particular reference to acid-base equilibria, physiological buffers, gas laws, solubility, osmotic phenomena, solution properties, and redox reactions; recognize the main classes of organic compounds and their functional groups, describing their physicochemical properties and reactivity, also in relation to the functions of biological macromolecules; identify the main classes of biologically relevant molecules, describing their structures and functions.
Prerequisites
Secondary school leaving certificate or equivalent,
Books
No official textbooks have been adopted, since the format of the admission test is not yet known. The textbooks previously recommended for the Course in Chemistry and Introductory Biochemistry (CLMMC A) have been indicated instead. FA Bettelheim et al; Chimica e Propedeutica biochimica, Edises. T Bellini; Chimica Medica e Propedeutica Biochimica, Zanichelli. L Binaglia & B Giardina; Chimica e Propedeutica Biochimica, McGrawHill. KJ Denniston et al; Chimica Generale, Chimica Organica, Propedeutica Biochimica, McGrawHill.
Frequency
Frontal lectures based on the ministerial syllabus, with numerical exercises provided where specified
Exam mode
Quiz from the MIUR of which the Lecturer has not been given the format
Bibliography
non applica
Lesson mode
Frontal lectures based on the ministerial syllabus, with numerical exercises provided where specified
ANDREA BELLELLI Lecturers' profile
PAOLA BAIOCCO Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
At the end of the course, the student will be able to: describe the structure and transformations of matter and interpret molecular phenomena relevant to living organisms, with particular reference to acid-base equilibria, physiological buffers, gas laws, solubility, osmotic phenomena, solution properties, and redox reactions; recognize the main classes of organic compounds and their functional groups, describing their physicochemical properties and reactivity, also in relation to the functions of biological macromolecules; identify the main classes of biologically relevant molecules, describing their structures and functions.
Prerequisites
Secondary school leaving certificate or equivalent,
Books
No official textbooks have been adopted, since the format of the admission test is not yet known. The textbooks previously recommended for the Course in Chemistry and Introductory Biochemistry (CLMMC A) have been indicated instead. FA Bettelheim et al; Chimica e Propedeutica biochimica, Edises. T Bellini; Chimica Medica e Propedeutica Biochimica, Zanichelli. L Binaglia & B Giardina; Chimica e Propedeutica Biochimica, McGrawHill. KJ Denniston et al; Chimica Generale, Chimica Organica, Propedeutica Biochimica, McGrawHill.
Frequency
Frontal lectures based on the ministerial syllabus, with numerical exercises provided where specified
Exam mode
Quiz from the MIUR of which the Lecturer has not been given the format
Bibliography
non applica
Lesson mode
Frontal lectures based on the ministerial syllabus, with numerical exercises provided where specified
PAOLA BAIOCCO Lecturers' profile
Channel 7
MARZIA ARESE Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
At the end of the course, the student will be able to: describe the structure and transformations of matter and interpret molecular phenomena relevant to living organisms, with particular reference to acid-base equilibria, physiological buffers, gas laws, solubility, osmotic phenomena, solution properties, and redox reactions; recognize the main classes of organic compounds and their functional groups, describing their physicochemical properties and reactivity, also in relation to the functions of biological macromolecules; identify the main classes of biologically relevant molecules, describing their structures and functions.
Prerequisites
Secondary school leaving certificate or equivalent,
Books
No official textbooks have been adopted, since the format of the admission test is not yet known. The textbooks previously recommended for the Course in Chemistry and Introductory Biochemistry (CLMMC A) have been indicated instead. FA Bettelheim et al; Chimica e Propedeutica biochimica, Edises. T Bellini; Chimica Medica e Propedeutica Biochimica, Zanichelli. L Binaglia & B Giardina; Chimica e Propedeutica Biochimica, McGrawHill. KJ Denniston et al; Chimica Generale, Chimica Organica, Propedeutica Biochimica, McGrawHill.
Frequency
Frontal lectures based on the ministerial syllabus, with numerical exercises provided where specified
Exam mode
Quiz from the MIUR of which the Lecturer has not been given the format
Bibliography
non applica
Lesson mode
Frontal lectures based on the ministerial syllabus, with numerical exercises provided where specified
MARZIA ARESE Lecturers' profile
FRANCESCO FIORENTINO Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
At the end of the course, the student will be able to: describe the structure and transformations of matter and interpret molecular phenomena relevant to living organisms, with particular reference to acid-base equilibria, physiological buffers, gas laws, solubility, osmotic phenomena, solution properties, and redox reactions; recognize the main classes of organic compounds and their functional groups, describing their physicochemical properties and reactivity, also in relation to the functions of biological macromolecules; identify the main classes of biologically relevant molecules, describing their structures and functions.
Prerequisites
Secondary school leaving certificate or equivalent,
Books
No official textbooks have been adopted, since the format of the admission test is not yet known. The textbooks previously recommended for the Course in Chemistry and Introductory Biochemistry (CLMMC A) have been indicated instead. FA Bettelheim et al; Chimica e Propedeutica biochimica, Edises. T Bellini; Chimica Medica e Propedeutica Biochimica, Zanichelli. L Binaglia & B Giardina; Chimica e Propedeutica Biochimica, McGrawHill. KJ Denniston et al; Chimica Generale, Chimica Organica, Propedeutica Biochimica, McGrawHill.
Frequency
Frontal lectures based on the ministerial syllabus, with numerical exercises provided where specified
Exam mode
Quiz from the MIUR of which the Lecturer has not been given the format
Bibliography
non applica
Lesson mode
Frontal lectures based on the ministerial syllabus, with numerical exercises provided where specified
FRANCESCO FIORENTINO Lecturers' profile
Channel 8
VALERIO CONSALVI Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
At the end of the course, the student will be able to: describe the structure and transformations of matter and interpret molecular phenomena relevant to living organisms, with particular reference to acid-base equilibria, physiological buffers, gas laws, solubility, osmotic phenomena, solution properties, and redox reactions; recognize the main classes of organic compounds and their functional groups, describing their physicochemical properties and reactivity, also in relation to the functions of biological macromolecules; identify the main classes of biologically relevant molecules, describing their structures and functions.
Prerequisites
Secondary school leaving certificate or equivalent,
Books
No official textbooks have been adopted, since the format of the admission test is not yet known. The textbooks previously recommended for the Course in Chemistry and Introductory Biochemistry (CLMMC A) have been indicated instead. FA Bettelheim et al; Chimica e Propedeutica biochimica, Edises. T Bellini; Chimica Medica e Propedeutica Biochimica, Zanichelli. L Binaglia & B Giardina; Chimica e Propedeutica Biochimica, McGrawHill. KJ Denniston et al; Chimica Generale, Chimica Organica, Propedeutica Biochimica, McGrawHill.
Frequency
Frontal lectures based on the ministerial syllabus, with numerical exercises provided where specified
Exam mode
Quiz from the MIUR of which the Lecturer has not been given the format
Bibliography
non applica
Lesson mode
Frontal lectures based on the ministerial syllabus, with numerical exercises provided where specified
VALERIO CONSALVI Lecturers' profile
  • Lesson code10622049
  • Academic year2025/2026
  • CourseMedicine and Surgery
  • CurriculumSingle curriculum
  • Year1st year
  • Semester1st semester
  • SSDBIO/10
  • CFU6