| 1034854 | BIOLOGICAL INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES [ING-IND/25] [ITA] | 3rd | 1st | 6 |
Educational objectives The main objective of the course is to provide fundamental principles of chemical engineering which are necessary to understand and design an industrial biotechnological process. Specific training objectives will focus on the development and understanding of mass and energy balances, as well as on the study of the kinetic and thermodynamic relationships to be applied for the design of several configurations of reactors, including the biological ones. Other objectives rely on the description of the role of mass transport phenomena in the biological reactor (with particular reference to oxygen supply to aerobic reactors) and on the study of the main unit operations of chemical engineering for product separation and purification.
The final part of the course will be dedicated to the description of examples of biotechnological processes for energy recovery from wastes as well as to the description of selected environmental and industrial applications of biotechnological processes.
Students who have passed the exam will be able to know and understand (acquired knowledge):
the kinetics of biological reactions
the development of material and energy balances
the description of mass transfer phenomena
the sizing of a biological reactor
the main differences among biological reactor configurations
the principles of the main unit operations of separation
the environmental application of biotechnological processes for energy recovery
Students who have passed the exam will be able (acquired skills):
describe the kinetics of biological reactions
determinate the volume of a biological reactor for a given application
choose the type of biological reactor suitable for satisfying a specific biotechnological process
identify the main steps characterizing a biotechnological process
identify the best operating conditions of each step of the process
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| 10600074 | Principles of synthetic biology [CHIM/11, BIO/11] [ITA] | 3rd | 2nd | 6 |
Educational objectives General objectives
The educational objectives of this academic module are to give students a deeper understanding of some aspects of Molecular Biology, Biochemistry and Exobiology that are fundamental for the Synthetic Biology and its applications. In addition, a key to access the literature of the field will be provided, stimulating students to search for scientific papers and improving their critical and relational skills through discussions during the lessons. Finally, students will practice how to find inspiration for Synthetic Biology projects to be initiated and carried out independently.
Specific Objectives.
a) knowledge and understanding:
Knowledge and understanding of the chemical reactions that led to the formation of modern cells
Knowledge and understanding of the synthetic biology of nucleic acids and their replication
Knowledge and understanding of minimal cell metabolism and artificial cell construction
b) ability to apply knowledge and understanding:
Ability to describe and explain the functioning of biobriks
Ability to apply knowledge to the construction of the minimum cell
c) autonomy of judgment:
Knowing how to identify the most "favorable" chemical reactions for life
Knowing how to solve autonomously structure and function problems of a minimal cell construction
d) communication skills:
Knowing how to illustrate a synthetic biology project and its applications in a scientifically rigorous way
e) learning ability:
Acquisition of basic knowledge for applications in Synthetic Biology and Biotechnology
Knowing how to apply the knowledge obtained in both a laboratory or industrial context
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| THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODELING [CHIM/11] [ITA] | 3rd | 2nd | 3 |
Educational objectives General objectives
At the end of the course and after the exam, students will be able to know the main methods of genome editing for microorganisms, design the genetic improvement of industrial strains and critically read articles in international scientific journals concerning the topics of the course. Based on the knowledge acquired, the student will have the ability to interpret and explain the applications of synthetic biology and the reprogramming of metabolic circuits for the acquisition of new biosynthetic tasks. Students' critical and judgment skills will be developed thanks to classroom exercises with numerical exercises and practical laboratory experiences. Communication skills will be exercised during the theoretical lessons, which include moments of open discussion. In the future, students will be able to integrate the knowledge and skills just described for the applications of synthetic biology in various fields such as food production, biological drugs and biofuels.
Specific Objectives.
a) knowledge and understanding:
Knowledge and understanding of the principles of synthetic biology and metabolic engineering;
Knowledge and understanding of the physiology and genetics of microorganisms used in synthetic biology
Knowledge and understanding of the main genome editing techniques on microorganisms of interest
b) ability to apply knowledge and understanding:
ability to describe and explain the physiology of industrial microorganisms;
ability to apply appropriate techniques to industrial production problems;
c) autonomy of judgment:
knowing how to independently solve microbial growth problems;
being able to identify the best microorganisms for the production of a metabolite of interest;
knowing how to select and evaluate the most appropriate techniques to rewire the metabolism towards the production of a desired metabolite;
d) communication skills:
knowing how to illustrate and explain the physiology of the microorganisms of interest with appropriate terms;
being able to describe the main molecular techniques for the modification of microorganisms
being able to describe the synthetic biology applications described during lessons;
e) learning ability:
acquisition of the fundamentals and cognitive tools to autonomously continue in the deepening of microbial biotechnologies;
acquisition of basic knowledge for the applications of synthetic biology and metabolic engineering.
ability to apply biochemical and molecular techniques in laboratories;
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| THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODELING [BIO/11] [ITA] | 3rd | 2nd | 3 |
Educational objectives General objectives
The educational objectives of this academic module are to give students a deeper understanding of some aspects of Molecular Biology, Biochemistry and Exobiology that are fundamental for the Synthetic Biology and its applications. In addition, a key to access the literature of the field will be provided, stimulating students to search for scientific papers and improving their critical and relational skills through discussions during the lessons. Finally, students will practice how to find inspiration for Synthetic Biology projects to be initiated and carried out independently.
Specific Objectives.
a) knowledge and understanding:
Knowledge and understanding of the chemical reactions that led to the formation of modern cells
Knowledge and understanding of the synthetic biology of nucleic acids and their replication
Knowledge and understanding of minimal cell metabolism and artificial cell construction
b) ability to apply knowledge and understanding:
Ability to describe and explain the functioning of biobriks
Ability to apply knowledge to the construction of the minimum cell
c) autonomy of judgment:
Knowing how to identify the most "favorable" chemical reactions for life
Knowing how to solve autonomously structure and function problems of a minimal cell construction
d) communication skills:
Knowing how to illustrate a synthetic biology project and its applications in a scientifically rigorous way
e) learning ability:
Acquisition of basic knowledge for applications in Synthetic Biology and Biotechnology
Knowing how to apply the knowledge obtained in both a laboratory or industrial context
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| 10600077 | Sustainable Agri-Food Systems [BIO/07, CHIM/12] [ITA] | 3rd | 2nd | 6 |
Educational objectives To cope with the energy and food security issues is necessary to integrate the agri-food production systems between them and within the environmental and socio-cultural dimensions. The course aims to provide students with the conceptual and analytical tools for the study of such integration, highlighting the potential and current roles of biotechnological innovation.
By the end of this course students will have the theoretical and methodological tools to analyse the ecological and socio-economic dimensions of a production system as well as to plan a better integration between its parts and to improve the material-energy-information flow within the system
Expected learning results
Knowledge and understanding
Students will achieve knowledge and ability to read and interpret: 1) towards our current food systems from production to consumption; 2) the urgent need to move to long-term sustainable systems.
Applying knowledge and understanding
The knowledge learned will allow students to conduct the analysis of a production system from an ecological and socio-economic point of view and develop a plan for integrating the different parts of the system and improving the flows of matter-energy-information.
Making judgements
The knowledge learned during the course will allow students to develop their independent judgment concerning the economic, social, environmental, and philosophical aspects of an ecological approach to agricultural production.
Communication skills
During the course and the exercises on different case studies, the knowledge learned will allow students to elaborate opinions on issues of and problems related to agricultural production systems and their impact on the environment.
Learning skills
The course aims to develop and refine students' analysis and critical assessment skills concerning food and environmental safety.
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| THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODELING [BIO/07] [ITA] | 3rd | 2nd | 3 |
Educational objectives Sustainable agoecosystems
Analyses of the ecological and socio-economic dimensions of agoecosystems.
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| THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODELING [CHIM/12] [ITA] | 3rd | 2nd | 3 |
Educational objectives Environmental Physical Chemistry
The thermodynamic of non-equilibrium systems to study environmental systems.
Introduction to the scientific basis of sustainability.
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| 10600065 | Plant and animal organisms for the production of bioactive products- applicative and cytotoxicological aspects [BIO/06, BIO/01] [ITA] | 3rd | 2nd | 6 |
Educational objectives General skills
The course aims to introduce bioactive substances of both plant and animal origin, paying attention to the processes of characterization, safety and biocompatibility for humans and the environment. It is open to students who are interested in learning more about the production and applications of bioactive substances of plant and animal origins.
Specific objectives of the module
A) Knowledge and detailed understanding:
- of the fundamental aspects for applications of bioactive bioactive substances, also for technological purposes
- of the main methods for the cytotoxicological evaluation of bioactive substances towards humans and environment
- of the main experimental study methods, and the ability to choose the most suitable according to the type of system
B) Application of knowledge and understanding
- ability to write a scientific report for the presentation and discussion of experimental data
- demonstrate the ability to solve exercises and problems
- knowing how to set up experiments according to their operational use for application processes
- understand and critically discuss the different approaches used to improve the efficiency of use of nanobiomaterials
C) Express judgments
- Critical judgment skills, through the study of reviews and scientific articles on key aspects of the field and in-depth discussions.
- Ability to evaluate the correctness and scientific rigor in the topics related to the topics covered by the course.
- Autonomy of judgment in knowing how to analyze recent literature and critically read the results
D) Communication skills
- Acquisition of adequate skills and useful tools for communication in Italian and foreign languages (English), through the use of graphic and formal languages, with particular regard to scientific language.
- present the topics of the course to the oral exam
E) Learning skills
- Ability to interpret and deepen knowledge;
- Ability to use cognitive tools for the continuous updating of knowledge;
- Ability to compare for the consolidation and improvement of knowledge.
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| THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODELING [BIO/06] [ITA] | 3rd | 2nd | 3 |
Educational objectives General skills
The course aims to introduce bioactive substances of both plant and animal origin, paying attention to the processes of characterization, safety and biocompatibility for humans and the environment. It is open to students who are interested in learning more about the production and applications of bioactive substances of plant and animal origins.
Specific objectives of the module
A) Knowledge and detailed understanding:
- of the fundamental aspects for applications of bioactive bioactive substances, also for technological purposes
- of the main methods for the cytotoxicological evaluation of bioactive substances towards humans and environment
- of the main experimental study methods, and the ability to choose the most suitable according to the type of system
B) Application of knowledge and understanding
- ability to write a scientific report for the presentation and discussion of experimental data
- demonstrate the ability to solve exercises and problems
- knowing how to set up experiments according to their operational use for application processes
- understand and critically discuss the different approaches used to improve the efficiency of use of nanobiomaterials
C) Express judgments
- Critical judgment skills, through the study of reviews and scientific articles on key aspects of the field and in-depth discussions.
- Ability to evaluate the correctness and scientific rigor in the topics related to the topics covered by the course.
- Autonomy of judgment in knowing how to analyze recent literature and critically read the results
D) Communication skills
- Acquisition of adequate skills and useful tools for communication in Italian and foreign languages (English), through the use of graphic and formal languages, with particular regard to scientific language.
- present the topics of the course to the oral exam
E) Learning skills
- Ability to interpret and deepen knowledge;
- Ability to use cognitive tools for the continuous updating of knowledge;
- Ability to compare for the consolidation and improvement of knowledge.
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| THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODELING [BIO/01] [ITA] | 3rd | 2nd | 3 |
Educational objectives Knowledge and understanding of the biosynthetic pathways of the main classes of secondary plant metabolites.
Knowledge of the roles of secondary metabolites in plant-environment interactions and in defense responses from biotic and abiotic stresses.
Knowledge and use of secondary metabolites as food supplements and as active ingredients of drug.
At the end of the module lessons, the students must know the main classes of secondary plant metabolites, their biosynthetic pathways, their physiological role and their possible use in the food, nutraceutical and industrial fields.
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| 10600325 | Computational Genomics [AGR/07, BIO/11] [ITA] | 3rd | 2nd | 6 |
Educational objectives General objectives of the module:
Theoretical illustration of the principles underlying the methodologies used in computational genomics will be accompanied by some practical exercises on the use of analysis software and then by the discussion of examples taken from recent literature. The student will be able to develop an aptitude to interpret computational genomics approaches and apply what has been learned with practical examples including the value and scope of analysis of that type.
Knowledge and understanding
Of common software used in bioinformatics
Differences between different approaches used for big data analysis
Best choice based on the study case to analyze
Application of knowledge and understanding
Problem solving skill
Set-up experiment based on the problem to solve
Understand and discuss different approach to use to rich a goal
Know how to use the knowledge acquired during the course
Express judgments
Critical judgment skills, through the study of reviews and scientific articles on key aspects of the field and in-depth discussions.
Ability to evaluate the correctness and scientific rigor in the topics related to the topics covered by the course.
Autonomy of judgment in knowing how to analyse recent literature and critically read the results
Communication skills
Acquisition of adequate skills and useful tools for communication in Italian and foreign languages (English), using graphic and formal languages, with particular regard to scientific language.
present the topics of the course to the oral exam and to non-experts
Learning skills
Ability to interpret and deepen knowledge;
Ability to use cognitive tools for the continuous updating of knowledge;
Ability to compare for the consolidation and improvement of knowledge.
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| THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODELING [AGR/07] [ITA] | 3rd | 2nd | 3 |
Educational objectives General objectives of the module:
Theoretical illustration of the principles underlying the methodologies used in computational
genomics will be accompanied by some practical exercises on the use of analysis software and
then by the discussion of examples taken from recent literature regarding the computational
genomics approaches related to plant pathogens. The student will be able to develop an aptitude
to interpret computational genomics approaches and apply what has been learned with practical
examples including the value and scope of analysis of that type.
Knowledge and understanding
a) Of common software used in bioinformatics
b) Differences between different approaches used for big data analysis
c) Best choice based on the study case to analyze
2) Application of knowledge and understanding
a) Problem solving skill
b) Set-up experiment based on the problem to solve
c) Understand and discuss different approach to use to rich a goal
d) Know how to use the knowledge acquired during the course
3) Express judgments
a) Critical judgment skills, through the study of reviews and scientific articles on key
aspects of the field and in-depth discussions.
b) Ability to evaluate the correctness and scientific rigor in the topics related to the
topics covered by the course.
c) Autonomy of judgment in knowing how to analyse recent literature and critically
read the results
4) Communication skills
a) Acquisition of adequate skills and useful tools for communication in Italian and
foreign languages (English), using graphic and formal languages, with particular
regard to scientific language.
b) present the topics of the course to the oral exam and to non-experts
5) Learning skills
a) Ability to interpret and deepen knowledge;
b) Ability to use cognitive tools for the continuous updating of knowledge;
c) Ability to compare for the consolidation and improvement of knowledge.
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| THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODELING [BIO/11] [ITA] | 3rd | 2nd | 3 |
Educational objectives General objectives of the module:
Theoretical illustration of the principles underlying the methodologies used in computational genomics will be accompanied by some practical exercises on the use of analysis software and then by the discussion of examples taken from recent literature. The student will be able to develop an aptitude to interpret computational genomics approaches and apply what has been learned with practical examples including the value and scope of analysis of that type.
Knowledge and understanding
Of common software used in bioinformatics
Differences between different approaches used for big data analysis
Best choice based on the study case to analyze
Application of knowledge and understanding
Problem solving skill
Set-up experiment based on the problem to solve
Understand and discuss different approach to use to rich a goal
Know how to use the knowledge acquired during the course
Express judgments
Critical judgment skills, through the study of reviews and scientific articles on key aspects of the field and in-depth discussions.
Ability to evaluate the correctness and scientific rigor in the topics related to the topics covered by the course.
Autonomy of judgment in knowing how to analyse recent literature and critically read the results
Communication skills
Acquisition of adequate skills and useful tools for communication in Italian and foreign languages (English), using graphic and formal languages, with particular regard to scientific language.
present the topics of the course to the oral exam and to non-experts
Learning skills
Ability to interpret and deepen knowledge;
Ability to use cognitive tools for the continuous updating of knowledge;
Ability to compare for the consolidation and improvement of knowledge.
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