The purpose of this course is to provide students with the necessary information to understand the theoretical foundations of classical and molecular genetics and the experimental approaches that have allowed its definition. Students will be expected to learn the logic of formal genetic analysis and the methodologies of genetic dissection of biological phenomena. Concepts for understanding the paradigm shift that has occurred in the post-genomic era will be provided, and an understanding of the importance of both eukaryotic and prokaryotic model systems will be stimulated.
The course is intended to provide the basis for further in-depth study in all areas of genetics.

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
1) Knowledge and understanding: At the end of the training activities, students will be able to manage in a project-oriented way the complementary methods derived from the knowledge of recombinant DNA techniques.
2) Ability to apply knowledge and understanding : Students will be stimulated to select the most appropriate and relevant methodological/experimental approaches to achieve specific objectives (e.g. biotechnological production of drugs, recombinant proteins, etc.).
3) Making judgements: The teaching will provide the student with the ability to work independently by providing appropriate types of teaching materials (lectures in the form of presentations, specific monographs, relevant scientific literature, computer platforms) and the performance of congruent laboratory activities synchronized with the theoretical part of the course.
4) Communication skills: students will be encouraged to actively participate in the lessons and will be stimulated to design and solve specific scenarios related to the different evolutionary phases of the course.
5) Learning skills: The students' learning skills will be assessed in itinere and verified through the individual ability to solve relevant and specific scenarios of interest, different from those envisaged during the course.