Course
|
Credits
|
Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code
|
Contact Hours
|
Exercise Hours
|
Laboratory Hours
|
Personal Study Hours
|
Type of Activity
|
Optional materials and exam in a foreign language
|
Language
|
13639 -
FISICA
(objectives)
Educational goals The aim of the course is to provide students with the fundamental concepts of physics while conveying, at the same time, the logical-deductive tools necessary to arrive at a full understanding of the topics presented. Students will have to acquire the basic principles of the scientific method that combines the experimental approach with a mathematical-deductive approach. Particular attention will be paid to the critical and historical analysis of the concepts on which a scientific theory is based. The course also aims to provide the basis for understanding the physical principles involved in some biological processes and in the applications of some physical methodologies in the biomedical field.
Expected learning outcomes Knowledge and ability to understand. To have developed the knowledge of the fundamental principles of Physics and of the relative methodologies. Ability to apply knowledge and understanding. Knowing how to use the concepts learned even in contexts different from those presented. Autonomy of judgment. Develop critical analysis skills and be able to solve new problems even if similar to those discussed in class. Communication skills. Students' ability to discuss the implications of concepts presented in class and the possible questions that may emerge from the topics discussed will be stimulated. Learning ability. Being able to discuss fundamental scientific topics of Physics and its applications. This skill will be developed and verified by involving students in oral discussions in the classroom.
Group:
1
-
BIZZARRI Anna Rita
( syllabus)
Models, theories, laws, measurements and uncerntainty. Unity of measurements (International system). Physics and its relationship with other disciplines. Description of motion: kinematics in one dimension and in two dimensions; vectors. Force, mass. Newton’s Laws,; circular motion; gravity. Work, kinetic energy. Power. Conservative forces, potential energy. Conservation of mechanical energy. Momentum. Rotatory motion. Vibrations and waves (harmonic motions, sound). Equilibrium of bodies. Elasticity. Fluids (statics, dynamics, viscosity, surface tension). Temperature and kinetic theory, heat, principles of thermodynamics, thermic engines, entropy. Electric charge and electric field. Electrostatic potential and energy, capacity, dielettrics. Electrical currents, resistance. Circuits at constant current. Laws of magnetism. Electromagnetic induction and Faraday's law. Electromagnetic waves and their spectrum. Light: geometric optics, Ondulatory behaviour of light: interference, diffraction, spectroscopy, polarization. Optical instruments. Quantum theory and Bohr's model of atom. Nuclei and radioactivity. Biological effects of ionizing radiations.
( reference books)
Fisica, Giancoli, Ambrosiana (III edizione con fisica moderna)
Group:
2
-
BIZZARRI Anna Rita
( syllabus)
Models, theories, laws, measurements and uncerntainty. Unity of measurements (International system). Physics and its relationship with other disciplines. Description of motion: kinematics in one dimension and in two dimensions; vectors. Force, mass. Newton’s Laws,; circular motion; gravity. Work, kinetic energy. Power. Conservative forces, potential energy. Conservation of mechanical energy. Momentum. Rotatory motion. Vibrations and waves (harmonic motions, sound). Equilibrium of bodies. Elasticity. Fluids (statics, dynamics, viscosity, surface tension). Temperature and kinetic theory, heat, principles of thermodynamics, thermic engines, entropy. Electric charge and electric field. Electrostatic potential and energy, capacity, dielettrics. Electrical currents, resistance. Circuits at constant current. Laws of magnetism. Electromagnetic induction and Faraday's law. Electromagnetic waves and their spectrum. Light: geometric optics, Ondulatory behaviour of light: interference, diffraction, spectroscopy, polarization. Optical instruments. Quantum theory and Bohr's model of atom. Nuclei and radioactivity. Biological effects of ionizing radiations.
( reference books)
Fisica, Giancoli, Ambrosiana (III edizione con fisica moderna)
|
7
|
FIS/07
|
40
|
-
|
16
|
-
|
Basic compulsory activities
|
|
ITA |
15286 -
BOTANICA
(objectives)
The aim of the course is to provide the students tools for understanding the diversity of Plants, adaptation strategies, and different reproduction processes. The knowledge of the biodiversity of micro- and macroscopic organisms occupying different environmental compartments - air, water and soil - is a basic skill for understanding their role in the ecosystems and possible consequences due to Climate Change. The course will supply the basis for further studies in ecology and many other disciplines of the next two years. Learning outcomes: 1) Knowing the biodiversity of plants and their morphological and physiological characteristics resulting from adaptation to specific and different environmental conditions. 2) Ability to apply knowledge acquired and understanding. Learn how to use acquired skills to interpret data observed or understand any morpho-functional alterations due to variations in environmental parameters. 3) Autonomy of judgment. Ability to formulate hypotheses in response to any problems. 4) Communicative Skills. Students are encouraged to acquire a scientifically correct terminology. 5) Learning Skills. Stimulate the curiosity and knowledge on Plants.
Group:
1
-
ZUCCONI GALLI FONSECA Laura
( syllabus)
Autotrophic and heterotrophic organisms. Prokaryotes and eukaryotes. The plant cell. The cell wall. The cytoplasmic membrane. Plastids, chloroplast structure. Vacuole (structure and function). Plants: structure and function. Vegetable Tissues. Primary and secondary meristematic tissues. Fundamental. Mechanical, Protective, Absorbent, Secretive and Conductive tissues. The root: root functions, primary and secondary structure, lateral and adventitious roots; absorption of water and mineral salts. The stem: stem functions, primary structure in monocotyledons and dicotyledons; Vascular cambium, secondary structure; Cork, phellogen and phelloderm. The leaf: shape, structure and function. Stoma: anatomy and stomatic mechanism. Photosynthesis. The transportation of raw and processed lymph. Reproduction: generation alternation: microsporogenesis and microgametogenesis; Macrosporogenesis and macrogametogenesis. Biological cycles. The flower: morphology. Evolutionary aspects. Reproductive strategies: anemophilous and entomophilous pollination. Fertilization. The fruit: embryo development; endosperm; Fruit development. Seed: structural aspects; Dissemination.
Biodiversity and plant classification. Taxonomy, systematic and evolution. Main morphological, biological, phylogenetic and ecological aspects of: Algae: Euglenoids, Dinoflagellate, Diatoms, Phylum Rhodophyta, Phylum Phaeophyta, Phylum Chlorophyta. Fungi: Chytridiomycota, ex-Zygomycota, Ascomycota, Basidiomycota, Glomeromycota, mitosporic fungi. Lichens and mycorrhizae. Musci and liverworths: Phylum Bryophyta, Phylum Hepatophyta. Vascular plants: Phylum Lycophyta, Phylum Pteridophyta. Phylum Coniferophyta Families: Cupressaceae, Pinaceae. Phylum Anthophyta Class: Dicotyledones Main characters of the following families: Magnoliaceae, Ranunculaceae, Fagaceae, Rosaceae, Fabaceae, Apiaceae, Brassicaceae, Solanaceae, Boraginaceae, Lamiaceae, Scrophulariaceae, Asteraceae. Class: Monocotyledones Main charcaters of the following families: Liliaceae, Orchidaceae, Poaceae
( reference books)
Pasqua G., Abbate G., Forni C., 2019 (o 2015). Botanica generale e diversità vegetale. Piccin Editore Speranza, Calzoni. Struttura delle piante in immagini. Zanichelli Ed (we strongly recommend to consult the book, of which there are several copies in the library). Teaching material provided by the teacher. Plant samples of the educational herbarium can be viewed at the Botanical Garden (prior notice by phone 0761357028 or email ortobot@unitus.it)
Group:
2
-
SELBMANN Laura
( syllabus)
Autotrophic and heterotrophic organisms. Prokaryotes and eukaryotes. The plant cell. The cell wall. The cytoplasmic membrane. Plastids, chloroplast structure. Vacuole (structure and function).
Plants: structure and function. Vegetable Tissues. Primary and secondary meristematic tissues. Fundamental. Mechanical, Protective, Absorbent, Secretive and Conductive tissues. The root: root functions, primary and secondary structure, lateral and adventitious roots; absorption of water and mineral salts. The stem: stem functions, primary structure in monocotyledons and dicotyledons; Vascular cambium, secondary structure; Cork, phellogen and phelloderm. The leaf: shape, structure and function. Stoma: anatomy and stomatic mechanism.
Traspiration. Photosynthesis. The transportation of raw and processed lymph.
Reproduction: generation alternation: microsporogenesis and microgametogenesis; Macrosporogenesis and macrogametogenesis. Biological cycles. The flower: morphology. Evolutionary aspects. Reproductive strategies: anemophilous and entomophilous pollination. Fertilization. The fruit: embryo development; endosperm; Fruit development. Seed: structural aspects; Dissemination.
Biodiversity and plant classification. Taxonomy, systematic and evolution. Main morphological, biological, phylogenetic and ecological aspects of: Algae: Euglenoids, Dinoflagellate, Diatoms, Phylum Rhodophyta, Phylum Phaeophyta, Phylum Chlorophyta. Fungi: Chytridiomycota, ex-Zygomycota, Ascomycota, Basidiomycota, Glomeromycota, mitosporic fungi. Lichens and mycorrhizae. Musci and liverworths: Phylum Bryophyta, Phylum Hepatophyta. Vascular plants: Phylum Lycophyta, Phylum Pteridophyta.
Phylum Coniferophyta Families: Cupressaceae, Pinaceae. Phylum Anthophyta Class: Dicotyledones Main characters of the following families: Magnoliaceae, Ranunculaceae, Fagaceae, Rosaceae, Fabaceae, Apiaceae, Brassicaceae, Solanaceae, Boraginaceae, Lamiaceae, Scrophulariaceae, Asteraceae. Class: Monocotyledones Main charcaters of the following families: Liliaceae, Orchidaceae, Poaceae.
( reference books)
Pasqua G., Abbate G., Forni C., 2015. Botanica generale e diversità vegetale. Piccin Editore Speranza, Calzoni. Struttura delle piante in immagini. Zanichelli Ed (we strongly recommend to consult the book, of which there are several copies in the library). Alternatively:: Venturelli F., Virli L., 2009. Invito alla Botanica. Zanichelli, Bologna. Ray F. Evert, Eichhorn S.E., 2013. La biologia delle piante di Raven. Zanichelli, Bologna
Materiale didattico Campioni vegetali dell’erbario didattico possono essere visionati presso l'Orto Botanico (previa comunicazione per telefono 0761357028 o per email ortobot@unitus.it) https://moodle.unitus.it/moodle/course/view.php?id=231
|
9
|
BIO/03
|
56
|
-
|
16
|
-
|
Core compulsory activities
|
|
ITA |
15287 -
ZOOLOGIA
(objectives)
The aim of the course is to provide students with a general knowledge of biodiversity as regards the animal kingdom and the experimental approaches that enable it to be studied, and in particular knowledge on physiology, morphology, behaviour, evolution, and classification of species. Students will learn an evolutional approach to animal biology to understand animal diversity in all its manifestations in relation to the various environments and organisms. The acquired knowledge and methodological approach can be useful both in the future of biological studies and in professional application. Students will have to demonstrate good basic knowledge in the zoo, be familiar with the scientific inquiry method and be able to interpret the data by making evolutionary links and synthesizing acquired knowledge. The course aims to allow the student to acquire the tools to describe the structures, functions, and behavior of animals as well as the recognition of the main taxa. Making judgements by taking advantage of the acquired knowledge, the student will have to be able to confront the great theme of the origin of life and animal biodiversity. As they are enriched with new hypotheses. Communication skills: Students' ability to talk, discuss, and discuss questions raised during lessons about the topics discussed will be stimulated. Learning skills: to be able to discuss Zoology related issues with particular attention to the mechanisms of evolution, animal biodiversity and its protection. This ability will be developed and tested by involving students in oral class discussions
Group:
1
-
FAUSTO Anna Maria
( syllabus)
Modern zoology and its branches, Role of zoological fields in modern Biology. The species: concepts and definition of biological species; diagnostic characters of biological species. Systematic characters of species, rules of zoological nomenclature. Distribution of animal species and zoo-geographical regions. Creationism and Darwinism. Genetic variability: origin, distribution, regulation. Introduction to population genetics. Micro-evolution and macro-evolution. Mechanisms of speciation, sympatric and allopatric. Adaptations and mechanisms of reproduction. Homologies and analogies. General description of adaptive physiology: nutrition, respiration, systems of internal transport, homeostasis and excretion, skeletons and locomotion, nervous and sensorial systems, comparative immunology and internal defences. Mechanisms of reproduction: agamic reproduction and regeneration. Sexual reproduction. Sex determination. Primary and secondary sexual characters. Sexual dimorphism. Gonocorism, ermaphroditism partenogenesis. Internal and external fecundation, embryonal and post-embryonal development. Introduction to ethology: stimuli and signals, communications, courtship, parental cares, aggression, innate and acquired behaviour. Social animal species. Intra- and inter- specific relationships, societies and colonies, competition, territorialism, predation, competition, symbiosis, parasitism. Colour adaptations, cryptic and mimetic features, bioluminescence. General concepts of evolutionary biology, biodiversity, systematics and phylogenesis. Systematic nomenclatures and cladystics, genotypes and phenotypes, adaptation strategies, reproduction and development of main animal taxa: Protozoa, Porifera, Cnidaria, Platyhelmintha, Nematoda, Annelida, Mollusca, Arthropoda, Echinoderma, Chordata.
( reference books)
The following books are recommended as an alternative to each other: Miller-Harley. Zoologia: Parte generale - Parte sistematica, Idealson-Gnocchi.. De Bernardi et al. Zoologia: Parte generale - Parte sistematica, Idealson-Gnocchi Argano R. et al. Zoologia e Diversità animale, Monduzzi. Other books: Argano R. et al. Zoologia e Evoluzione ed adattamento, Monduzzi. Hickman et al. Diversità Animale, McGraw-Hill Hickman et al. Fondamenti di Zoologia, McGraw-Hill. Freeman B.H. e Bracegirdle B. Atlante di Anatomia degli Invertebrati, Piccin. Zaffagnini F. e Sabelli B. Atlante di Morfologia degli Invertebrati, Piccin.
Group:
2
-
SCAPIGLIATI Giuseppe
( syllabus)
Modern zoology and her branches, Role of zoological fields in moden Biology. The species: concepts and definition of biologica species; diagnostic characters of biological species. Systematic characters of species, rules of zoological nomenclature. Distribution of animal species and zoo-geographical regions. Creationism and Darwinism. Genetic variabilità: origin, distribuito, regulation. Introduction to population genetica. Micro-evolution and macro-evolution. Mechanisms of speciation, sympatric and allopatric. Adaptations and mechanisms of reproduction. Homologies and analogies. Introductory description of adaptive physiology: nutrition, respiration, systems of internal transport, homeostasis and excretion, skeletons and locomotion, nervous and sensorial systems, comparative immunology and internal defences. Mechanisms of reproduction: agamic reproduction and regeneration. Sexual reproduction. Sex determination. Primary and secondari sexual attributes. Sexual dimorphism. Gonocorism, ermaphroditism partenogenesis. Internal and external fecundation, embryonal and post-embryonal development. Introduction to ethology: stimuli and signals, communications, courting, parental cares, aggression, innate and acquired behaviour. Social animal species. Intra- and inter- species relationships, societies and colonies, competition, territorialism, predation, competition, symbiosis, parasitism. Colour adaptations, cryptic and mimetic features, bioluminescence.
General concepts of evolutionary biology, biodiversity, systematics and philogenesis. Systematic nomenclatures and cladystics, genotypes and phenotypes, adaptation strategies, reproduction and development of main animal taxa: Protozoa, Porifera, Cnidaria, Platyhelminthes, Nematodes, Annelida, Molluscs, Arthropods, Echinoderms, Chordata.
( reference books)
1- HICKMAN-CLEVELAND FONDAMENTI DI ZOOLOGIA 15A EDIZ, EDIZIONI MCGRAW-HILL. 2- HICKMAN - ROBERTS - KEEN - EISENHOUR - LARSON – LANSON, DIVERSITÀ ANIMALE, MCGRAW-HILL, from 2012 onward
|
9
|
BIO/05
|
64
|
-
|
8
|
-
|
Core compulsory activities
|
|
ITA |
13645 -
LINGUA INGLESE
(objectives)
EDUCATIONAL AIMS: The course aims to develop language skills at a pre-intermediate level (B1 in The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages), focusing on building essential grammatical and lexical foundations. Lectures are partly organised in in-class practice tests coherent with the International Preliminary English Test (PET). A selection of scientific texts, uploaded to the Moodle page of the course, will be analyzed so that to build lexical knowledge and debating skills related to Natural Sciences subjects.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: The student can: - understand texts that consist mainly of high frequency everyday or job-related language; - understand the description of events, feelings, and wishes in personal letters; - understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters; - enter into a conversation on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or pertinent to everyday life; - connect phrases in a simple way in order to describe experiences and events, his/her dreams, hopes and ambitions; - briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions related to scientific topics as well; - write simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest; - write personal letters describing experiences and impressions, and short stories sticking to specific hints.
Group:
1
-
SWEENEY Shula mary
( syllabus)
Analysis of the salient features of the B1 level of the CEFR GRAMMAR AND SYNTAX: - interrogative form - possessive and Saxon genitive - Personal pronouns subject - frequency adverbs - comparative and superlative degree of adjectives - relative pronouns - countable and uncountable nouns - main prepositions of time and place - main conjunctions - main verbs + prepositions (phrasal verbs) - Simple present / Continuous present - Simple past - Habits in the past: USED FOR - Present Perfect - future ("going to", "will" and "Present Continuous") - conditional: type 0 - conditional: type 1 + the temporal subordinates (when, after, etc. + Present Simple) - modal verbs (can, could, must, will, would like, should) - I must, I must not - conditional: type 2 - progressive past - future expressed with the simple present - passive form of verbs - indirect speech - position and order of adjectives - verbs with infinitive and gerund LEXICON: - physical description of people - relationships (family) - personality - the House - weather - hobbies, sports and free time - means of transport and holidays - clothing and shops
COMMUNICATION FUNCTIONS: - talk about their habits and hobbies - talk about the family - ask / give information: date and time - talk about the weather - describe people and talk about feelings - be / disagree - understand / write short messages - understand / write an informal letter - talk about future plans - talk about past experiences - thank and respond to thanks
( reference books)
They will be provided by the teacher directly during the lessons
Group:
2
-
MIDOSSI Maria grazia
( syllabus)
PROGRAM: Analysis of the salient features of the B1 level of the CEFR GRAMMAR AND SYNTAX: - interrogative forms - possessive and Saxon genitive - Personal pronouns subject - frequency adverbs - comparative and superlative degree of adjectives - relative pronouns - countable and uncountable nouns - main prepositions of time and place - main conjunctions - main verbs + prepositions (Phrasal Verbs) - Present Simple / Present Continuous - Past Simple - Habits in the past: USED TO - Present Perfect - future ("going to", "will" and "Present Continuous") - conditional: type 0 - conditional: type 1 + time subordinates (when, after, etc. + Present Simple) - modal verbs (can, could, must, will, would, should) - have to, don't need to - conditional: type 2 - progressive past (Past Continuous) - future expressed with the simple present - passive form of verbs - indirect speech - position and order of adjectives - verbs with infinity and gerund LEXICON: - physical description of people - relationships (family) - personality - the House - weather - hobbies, sports and leisure - means of transport and holidays - clothing and shops
COMMUNICATION FUNCTIONS: - talk about your habits and hobbies - talk about the family - request / give information: date and time - talk about the weather - describe people and talk about feelings - to be / disagree - understand / write short messages - understand / write an informal letter - talk about future programs - talk about past experiences - thank and respond to thanks
SPECIFIC MICROLINGUA: Presentation of scientific texts. Topics and texts will be specifically defined during the course and will focus on the following aspects: - DNA: discovery, structure and development of related technologies - Biotechnology: ancient and modern techniques, applications and problematic aspects - The influence of human activities on ecosystems
( reference books)
1. R. Murphy, English Grammar in Use with Answers: A Self-Study Reference and Practice Book for Intermediate Learners of English, Cambridge.
2. M. Mann, S. T. Knowles, Destination B1 Grammar & Vocabulary : With Answer Key, MacMillan.
3. N. Kenny, A. Kelly, Ready for Pet coursebook with key, MacMillan.
|
6
|
|
32
|
16
|
-
|
-
|
Final examination and foreign language test
|
|
ITA |