Biotechnologies

General skills. At the end of the course and after passing the exam, the student will have acquired the knowledge and skills in the areas below. In general, the student will be able to: describe the structure and function of the main classes of biological macromolecules; explain the main metabolic pathways in terms of chemical reactions, recognizing and reproducing the structures of the metabolites; explain the principles and applications of the most common biochemical methodologies. On the basis of the acquired knowledge, the student will have the ability to interpret and explain biological phenomena from a biochemical point of view, describing the molecular bases of life in terms of structures and chemical reactions. Students' critical and judgmental skills will be developed through excercise classes, in which videos will be projected and numerical exercises carried out, and through laboratory experiences. In the latter, students will apply the theoretical concepts studied in class, performing and interpreting experiments that, in the future, they will be able to independently reproduce. Communication skills will also be exercised during the theoretical lessons, which include moments of open discussion. In the future, the student will be able to count on the knowledge and skills just described for the understanding of other disciplines and for the work in analysis and research laboratories. Specific skills. a) knowledge and ability to understand: - Knowledge and understanding of the relationship between structure and function of the main classes of macromolecules and biological molecules; - understanding of metabolism chemical logic; - knowledge of the main metabolic pathways and of their single reactions; - understanding of the principles and phenomena underlying the main biochemical methodologies; b) ability to apply knowledge and understanding: - ability to interpret and explain biological phenomena from a biochemical point of view; - ability to apply appropriate techniques to specific experimental problems; c) autonomy of judgment: - be able to solve biochemical problems, also through a quantitative approach; - be able to identify biological and biomedical phenomena that can be explained from a biochemical point of view; - be able to select and evaluate the most appropriate techniques to solve a specific experimental problem; d) communication skills - be able to illustrate and explain biochemical phenomena with appropriate terms and with logical rigor; - be able to draw the structure of the main metabolites and of biomolecules in general; - be able to describe how the main biochemical techniques work; e) learning ability - acquisition of the fundamentals and cognitive tools to continue independently in the study of biochemistry; - acquisition of the basic knowledge necessary to progress autonomously in other biological disciplines; - ability to learn quickly and apply biochemical techniques in laboratory working environments;