Degree Course: Biotechnology
A.Y. 2021/2022 
Conoscenza e capacità di comprensione
Le discipline comprese in questa area mirano a fornire conoscenze di base indispensabili (leggi della fisica, chimica e matematica) per il successivo e proficuo percorso formativo a carattere biologico-biotecnologico.
In particolare, questi insegnamenti faranno acquisire allo studente il rigore del metodo scientifico sperimentale e le capacita di ragionamento logico deduttivo.
Inoltre, forniranno le basi propedeutiche (in particolare le discipline chimiche e fisica) per la comprensione della struttura e del metabolismo cellulare, cosi come dei processi biotecnologici.
Verra inoltre acquisita una certa familiarita con alcune tecniche di base del laboratorio di chimica che faciliteranno la comprensione della teoria.
Le conoscenze e capacita di comprensione sono conseguite attraverso sia la frequenza alle lezioni frontali che alle esercitazioni di laboratorio.
La partecipazione ad escursioni didattiche presso aziende permette inoltre di fornire strumenti critici applicativi alle nozioni teoriche.
La verifica del raggiungimento dei risultati di apprendimento puo essere effettuata attraverso varie modalita tra cui, in genere, esami orali e scritti, prove in itinere, relazioni sulle attivita di laboratorio comprese le visite didattiche, e discussioni di articoli scientifici.
L?insieme delle attivita didattiche teorico-pratiche fornisce allo studente la possibilita di accrescere le proprie conoscenze e di sviluppare la propria capacita di comprensione.
Capacità di applicare conoscenza e comprensione
L' ambito delle discipline non biologiche consentira allo studente, una volta acquisite le competenze, di applicarle in campo biologico e biotecnologico arrivando a comprendere a fondo la biologia e le sue diverse applicazioni.
In particolare, una volta acquisiti il rigore del metodo scientifico sperimentale e le capacita di ragionamento logico deduttivo lo studente potra affrontare e risolvere qualunque nuovo problema inerente la propria professionalita (problem solving attitude).
Inoltre, attraverso attivita pratiche, i laureati avranno acquisito la capacita di utilizzare alcune tecniche di base del laboratorio e di tradurre sul piano applicativo le conoscenze teoriche.
La capacita di applicare conoscenza e comprensione e raggiunta dagli studenti grazie alle esercitazioni di laboratorio e alle attivita pratiche collegate, comprese le escursioni didattiche.
Questi obiettivi possono essere conseguiti mediante lo svolgimento di esercitazioni individuali in cui ogni studente e in grado di verificare le conoscenze acquisite, comprendendone l'applicazione tramite protocolli di laboratorio, sotto la supervisione del docente e di esercitatori che vengono affiancati al docente nel caso di numerosita elevata.
Le verifiche delle attivita di laboratorio possono essere attuate oralmente o mediante la valutazione di relazioni scritte sui protocolli sperimentali ed i risultati ottenuti dal singolo studente.
Questo approccio permette agli studenti di accrescere la propria capacita critica verso l'applicazione delle conoscenze acquisite.
Autonomia di giudizio
Grazie a percorso formativo proposto, i laureati in Biotecnologie hanno capacita di interpretare in modo autonomo sia le conoscenze biotecnologiche, quali ad esempio quelle relative alla gestione, alla manipolazione genetica di (micro-)organismi e alla purificazione di prodotti di interesse, come anche i dati e le informazioni raccolte durante attivita di laboratorio.
Questa capacita verra acquisita, in particolar modo, grazie alla frequenza degli insegnamenti che prevedono attivita pratiche ed esercitazioni in aula e laboratorio.
Anche i periodi di stage/tirocinio e di preparazione dell?elaborato finale, previsto nel Regolamento Didattico, rappresentano momenti formativi fondamentali nell?acquisire autonomia di giudizio.
In questo contesto i docenti che svolgono la supervisione durante la stesura dell?elaborato finale ed i tutori universitari e di azienda nei periodi di stage/tirocinio rappresenteranno un punto di riferimento per gli studenti.
L?effettivo possesso dell?autonomia di giudizio sara verificato sia in occasione dei colloqui o prove scritte, quali modalita di accertamento dell?apprendimento in sede di esame, sia nella discussione dell?elaborato finale, come anche tramite la compilazione di relazioni ed elaborati individuali a conclusione di periodi di tirocinio/stage.
Abilità comunicative
Anche l?effettivo possesso dell?abilita comunicativa e verificato in numerosi momenti del percorso formativo attraverso il colloquio che permette allo studente di dimostrare la sua capacita di trasmettere efficacemente la propria conoscenza e competenza sui temi esposti e sui problemi affrontati.
L'uso di presentazioni in formato informatico su argomenti di studio o di esperienze in laboratorio, fa si che il laureato in Biotecnologie sia in grado di sostenere una discussione scientifica comunicando, anche con strumenti informatici, idee, informazioni, problemi e soluzioni a interlocutori specialisti e non.
L?espletamento del progetto di stage costituisce un?ulteriore importante occasione, sia per il tutor aziendale sia per quello accademico, di appurare la capacita dello studente di interagire e di comunicare le proprie competenze all?interno di un?organizzazione complessa.
Infine, nella stesura e nella discussione dell?elaborato finale lo studente puo dare prova della propria capacita di sintetizzare e trasmettere concetti, applicazioni metodologiche, sperimentazioni in ambito biotecnologico, ecc.
Le abilita comunicative possono essere sviluppate anche grazie ad esperienze nell'ambito dell'Erasmus.
Capacità di apprendimento
Il corso di laurea in Biotecnologie e strutturato in modo tale che gli studenti comprendano i metodi di indagine e di lavoro nei diversi ambiti biotecnologici, con particolare riferimento a quelli agro-alimentari e industriali.
Grazie al percorso formativo proposto, comprendente anche diversi CFU per tirocinio, prova finale, attivita di laboratorio nei singoli corsi di insegnamento e possibilita di svolgere periodi di soggiorno in laboratori stranieri nell'ambito dell'Erasmus, i laureati in Biotecnologie sviluppano quelle capacita di apprendimento necessarie per operare nei diversi settori biotecnologici e/o intraprendere studi successivi nei settori biotecnologici e della biologia applicata, con un alto grado di autonomia.
L?effettivo possesso delle capacita di approfondimento e verificato soprattutto nella stesura dell?elaborato finale che prevede varie fasi: la progettazione, la selezione delle fonti bibliografiche per qualita e pertinenza, la raccolta e successiva rielaborazione delle informazioni necessarie, la stesura sequenziale e coerente del testo, ed, infine, la stessa presentazione e discussione dell?elaborato finale.
Quindi, alla fine del percorso formativo i laureati sono in grado di approfondire autonomamente le conoscenze e competenze acquisite; questo permette loro, ad esempio, di aggiornarsi in modo specifico in diversi settori delle biotecnologie attraverso indagini bibliografiche condotte in autonomia.Requisiti di ammissione
L'iscrizione al corso di laurea in Biotecnologie e possibile a coloro che sono in possesso di diploma della scuola media secondaria o di titolo equipollente conseguito all'estero.
Per verificare il livello di preparazione all'ingresso tutti gli studenti devono svolgere un test finalizzato all'accertamento di conoscenze di base in discipline scientifiche.
L'esito del test non e ostativo ai fini dell'immatricolazione.
Il regolamento didattico del Corso di Laurea determina le modalita di verifica delle conoscenze richieste e, nel caso in cui il risultato della verifica non sia positivo, gli eventuali obblighi formativi aggiuntivi da colmare individualmente con la frequenza di corsi intensivi preliminari organizzati dal Dipartimento e/o delle attivita di supporto effettuate durante lo svolgimento dei singoli insegnamenti.
Per i dettagli si rimanda alla pagina "Requisiti di ammissione" del sito web del corso di studi.
La quota di CFU riconosciuti allo studente che si trasferisce da un altro corso di laurea e valutata a cura della Commissione Didattica a cio preposta nell'ambito del Consiglio di corso di Studi ed e comunque non inferiore al 50% di quelli gia maturati dallo studente relativamente ai medesimi settori scientifico-disciplinari previsti dall'ordinamento didattico del corso di Studi in Biotecnologie.
Per ciascun studente e previsto l'affiancamento di un tutore, scelto tra i docenti afferenti al corso stesso, quale supporto finalizzato al contenimento degli abbandoni e alla velocizzazione del percorso formativo.
Prova finale
La prova finale e obbligatoria e quindi il titolo di Laurea in Biotecnologie L-2 e conferito solo previo superamento di quest'ultima prova, che consiste nella presentazione e discussione, davanti a una Commissione giudicatrice, di un elaborato scritto.
L'elaborato finale, coerente con gli obiettivi formativi del corso di studi e commisurato al peso in crediti della prova finale (10 CFU nel CdS di Biotecnologie) e finalizzato all'approfondimento di una tematica specifica e/o al miglioramento di metodologie o tecniche e/o alla loro applicazione a casi di studio e dovrebbe chiaramente evidenziare un'analisi critica del problema trattato e/o della metodologia di analisi applicata.
L'elaborato finale deve essere realizzato sotto la supervisione di un docente Relatore che e nominato dal Coordinatore, su proposta dello studente.
Il Relatore segue il candidato in tutte le fasi del lavoro, segue la stesura dell'elaborato, ne approva la versione finale e presenta il candidato in seduta di laurea.
La presentazione finale del lavoro deve essere fatta preferibilmente attraverso l'ausilio di supporti informatici.
Il Relatore formula alla commissione un parere sulla qualita dell'elaborato finale al momento della discussione del voto.
Le modalita per la valutazione della prova finale sono riportate nel Regolamento Didattico del corso di studi.
Per ulteriori dettagli ed il calendario relativo alle sessioni di laurea si rimanda alla pagina web "Esami e Prova Finale" presente nel sito del CdS in Biotecnologie.Orientamento in ingresso
Le attivita di orientamento in entrata realizzate dall'Universita degli Studi della Tuscia di Viterbo si collocano a livello centrale (Ateneo) e periferico (Dipartimento).
E' disponibile un nuovo sito di Ateneo interamente dedicato all?orientamento in cui l?offerta formativa dell?Ateneo e altre informazioni rilevanti sono fruibili in modo diretto e semplice dagli studenti.
Anche allestendo una serie di attivita di orientamento telematico ad hoc dedicato alle future matricole: attraverso l?interazione con i nostri docenti e tutor da remoto e possibile conoscere l?ateneo, l?offerta formativa, partecipare a seminari e facilitare la scelta del percorso universitario.
(http://unitusorienta.unitus.it/?utm_source=unitus&utm_medium=site&utm_campaign=orientamento)
Il DIBAF, dipartimento di afferenza del corso di studio in Biotecnologie, programma annualmente diverse attivita di supporto e informazione agli studenti per consentire una scelta informata e consapevole del proprio percorso universitario.
Il Dipartimento ha individuato un referente per le attivita di orientamento in ingresso che svolge un ruolo di coordinamento delle stesse.
L'obiettivo e quello di sostenere gli studenti nel passaggio dalla Scuola all'Universita, nella convinzione che una scelta motivata sia la premessa indispensabile per un percorso universitario di successo.
In particolare questa forma di orientamento si realizza nelle seguenti attivita:
a) incontri con le Scuole Superiori di secondo grado.
I docenti del corso di studio realizzano incontri in sede o presso le sedi degli Istituti con gli studenti dell'ultimo anno, dedicati alla presentazione dei CdS, di cui vengono specificatamente illustrati, oltre agli obiettivi formativi, ai piani di studio e agli sbocchi professionali, anche le strutture a supporto della didattica, i servizi di assistenza e quelli per lo svolgimento di periodi di formazione sia all'esterno, sia all'estero;
Nel corso di ogni anno accademico, vengono organizzate almeno due giornate di incontro con le future matricole (Open Day): uno di Ateneo ed uno specifico del Dipartimento.
In queste occasioni vengono presentati il Dipartimento e i vari Corsi di Laurea per facilitare l'inserimento dei nuovi studenti nell'ambiente universitario.
Seguono incontri di approfondimento con i Coordinatori dei corsi di studio;
b) organizzazione di specifiche attivita con le Scuole secondarie superiori convenzionate che danno luogo anche all'attribuzione di CFU che verranno riconosciuti allo studente nell'ipotesi che si iscriva a un corso di studio dell'Ateneo;
c) organizzazione di test di orientamento rivolti agli studenti del penultimo anno della Scuola secondaria di secondo grado aventi lo scopo di anticipare il contatto con le procedure richieste dal DM 270/2004 e di permettere agli studenti di autovalutare, verificare e consolidare le proprie conoscenze in relazione alla preparazione richiesta per i diversi corsi di studio ai quali e interessato;
d) sportello di orientamento attivato dal DIBAF, a cui rivolgersi per acquisire informazioni sull'offerta formativa e sui servizi del Dipartimento di afferenza del corso di studi in Biotecnologie;
e) partecipazione dei docenti a saloni / manifestazioni di orientamento di carattere nazionale o regionale, a giornate aperte ed eventi culturali organizzati nel territorio, finalizzati a presentare in modo ampio e dettagliato i percorsi formativi offerti dalla struttura didattica.
Per lo svolgimento delle attivita di orientamento la struttura didattica si avvale del supporto degli studenti senior e dei dottorandi selezionati in base a concorsi banditi dalla strutture stesse per il conferimento di assegni per attivita di tutorato e orientamento (i cosiddetti studenti-tutor).
Il Corso di Studio in breve
L?incremento delle produzioni biotecnologiche in tutti i Paesi e il confronto serrato per la supremazia nelle fasi sperimentali, nella brevettazione e nella messa in opera di processi che si distinguano per efficienza e basso impatto ambientale rendono pressante l'esigenza di disporre di una figura di laureato con conoscenze ed esperienze per operare nel settore biotecnologico.
Il Corso di Laurea in Biotecnologie fornisce una solida preparazione di base e interdisciplinare e forma figure con capacita professionali finalizzate all?inserimento nel mondo del lavoro nei diversi ambiti biotecnologici, quali l?agro-alimentare, l?industriale, il farmaceutico, il bio-medico e veterinario e in quello della comunicazione scientifica o per il proseguimento degli studi ai livelli superiori.
Lo studente espliciterà le proprie scelte al momento della presentazione,
tramite il sistema informativo di ateneo, del piano di completamento o del piano di studio individuale,
secondo quanto stabilito dal regolamento didattico del corso di studio.
Percorso STANDARD
FIRST YEAR
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14962 -
Mathematics and Principles of Statistics
(objectives)
The course of "Mathematics and principles of statistics" aims at providing students with the basic tools of mathematical analysis and statistics in order to be able to study, analyze and discuss real situations and phenomena through the use of mathematical models and statistical tools.
With specific reference to the Dublin Descriptors, the learning objectives are set out as follows:
Knowledge understanding : at the end of the course, students will acquire specific knowledge on the methodologies of mathematical and statistical analysis to read, describe, specify and interpret a real phenomenon through technical tools of mathematical and statistical nature. With reference to the topics of mathematical analysis, students will develop methodological knowledge and will be provided with the basic tools to study linear and transcendental functions both through the study of limits and of differential calculus; they will also be able to elaborate real problems through the use of linear algebra and matrix calculus. As far as the notions of statistics are concerned, the aim of the course is to provide students with the methodological knowledge and the ability to use methods and tools for: a) the descriptive analysis of data; b) the introduction to the study of phenomena under conditions of uncertainty, through the notions of probability theory and random variables; c) the study of relationships between variables both from a descriptive point of view and an introduction to modelling through linear functions.
Applying knowledge and understanding: at the end of the course, students will have acquired methodological knowledge and analytical skills and will be able to autonomously interpret analyses and empirical researches on the most relevant areas of intervention, also applied, relevant and related to the degree course. Students will be able to: i) evaluate the results of empirical analyses; consider the appropriateness of the mathematical and statistical methodologies used; identify any limitations of the analyses carried out and consider the use of alternative approaches;.
Making judgements: the course is aimed at encouraging a critical approach to the use of different approaches, methods and techniques for mathematical-statistical modelling and data analysis for the interpretation of phenomena applied in the fields of interest of the degree course. Students: i) will develop critical skills on the use of various methods in relation to the analysis objectives of the phenomenon under study; ii) will be able to evaluate the contribution of a specific mathematical and data analysis methodology to the study of real phenomena, including complex ones; iii) will develop the ability to coherently integrate the contribution provided by quantitative analysis methods with the student's interdisciplinary skills.
Communication skills: students will have developed specific skills to communicate unambiguously and clearly the analysis scheme adopted for the empirical study and to model, through mathematical analysis and statistics, real phenomena. The ability to communicate effectively will also be validated through the verification of logical-argumentative and synthesis skills.
Learning skills: the teaching methodologies used during the course and the use of learning verification methods focused on the study of real functions and analysis of problems based on the study of empirical distributions will contribute to strengthen the students' ability of autonomy of judgement and the development of self-learning skills.
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7
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MAT/05
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48
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8
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14965 -
Plant Biology and Principles of Plant Biotechnology
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This Course will contribute to the formation in the Biotechnology field of the student. The student will gain competences to study plants and to think and develop applications useful to humans.
At the end of the Course the student will have basic competences on plant cytology, plant anatomy and physiology, useful to think for possible new applications.
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9
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BIO/01
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64
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8
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16173 -
Animal Biology
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The main aim of the course is to provide all the basics for understanding the correlation between morphology, anatomy and function of organs and systems in invertebrate and vertebrate taxa. The main knowledge to be acquired will concern: - basic elements of taxonomy and classification; elements of population genetics - evolutionary theories - the main adaptations of animals in relation to the living environment - the systematics of the most important animal phyla. The main skills (i.e. the ability to use the acquired knowledge) will be: 1) the use of the optical microscope for the systematic classification of the main invertebrate groups, as well as the systematic evaluation of whole animal preparations under formaldehyde and the anatomical reconstruction of animals through plastic models; 2) Link the differences of the anatomo-physiological organization of animals to the different ecological niches they occupy.
EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS
In the evaluation of the student, the level of knowledge of the topics covered, the ability to analyze and to apply the acquired knowledge as well as the autonomy of judgment will be taken into account. The capacity for synthesis, mastery of expression and communication and the ability to make connections within the discipline or interdisciplinary will be also considered.
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8
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BIO/05
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56
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8
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Second semester
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14963 -
General and Inorganic Chemistry
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This teaching aims to provide students with general concepts relating to the chemical aspects of catalysis and its applications in the biological and biotechnological fields. Starting from the fundamental aspects of chemical kinetics, a path will be developed which will ultimately enable the student to discuss the reaction mechanism of some processes of biotechnological interest, identifying their possible catalytic nature and critically discussing the various phases and possible industrial applications.
Knowledge and understanding: acquisition by the student of specific contents relating to: i) general principles of chemical kinetics and catalysis; ii) identification of catalytic processes of biotechnological interest, with detailed description of the various phases; iii) placement of the systems studied in the more general context of catalysis and industrial biocatalysis. 2) Ability to apply knowledge and understanding: the student's ability to analyze, in the light of the knowledge acquired, the possible interest, even on a large scale, of a catalytic process, both natural and summary, critically examining the various phases and any application objectives. 3) Making judgments; the teaching will provide the student with the ability to work independently in judgment, also through critical consultation and comparison of teaching materials of various types. In any case, the ability of the individual to interact critically with the other components of a homogeneous class will be developed, stimulating in particular the interaction between the components of the same. 4) Communication skills: the student who attends the course will be continuously asked to illustrate, also through audiovisual techniques, the progress made in the study of the discipline and in the learning of the presented concepts. The teacher will also stimulate the discussion also through an exchange of opinions between the attending students, who will thus become an active part in the process of communication and elaboration of the individual. 5) Ability to learn (learning skills): it will be constantly stimulated also through the administration of tests and exercises to be performed autonomously, with the aim of restoring the results and comparing them with those obtained by students attending the same class. Class exercises and simulations of the final test will also be carried out.
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8
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CHIM/03
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64
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15038 -
English Language
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"BIOTECHNOLOGY- Level B1 DIBAF" 2021-22
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) and the Cambridge University. A selection of scientific texts, uploaded to the Moodle page or to the Google Classroom of the course, will be analyzed to build the right competencies for lexical knowledge and debating skills related to Natural Sciences subjects.
"BIOTECHNOLOGY- Level B1 DIBAF" 2021-22
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 that are familiar or of personal interest;
- write personal letters describing experiences and impressions, and short stories sticking to specific hints.
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6
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L-LIN/12
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48
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Final examination and foreign language test
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15613 -
European Law of Biotechnology
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1) applying knowledge and
2) understanding
3) knowledge and understanding
4) making judgements
5) learning skills
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6
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IUS/14
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48
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18424 -
Physics
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Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding: develop knowledge of the fundamental principles of Physics and related methodologies.
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding: to use the notions learned even in contexts other than those presented.
Autonomy of judgment: develop critical analytical skills and be able to solve new problems even if similar to those discussed in class.
Communication skills: discuss the implications of concepts presented in class and the possible questions that may emerge from the topics covered.
Learning ability. be able to discuss fundamental scientific issues of Physics and its applications
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7
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FIS/07
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48
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8
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15790 -
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SECOND YEAR
First semester
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13719 -
Organic Chemistry
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EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
The course introduces the concepts and the experimental approaches of organic chemistry, working on the consolidation of principles acquired in the field of physics and general and inorganic chemistry to advance the knowledge of carbon chemistry. In the first part of the course, the cultural and practical bases for understanding the structure of organic molecules will be provided, paying particular attention to the existing relationships between the chemical structure and the chemical-physical and biological properties associated with them. The different physical hybridization states of the carbon will allow the three-dimensional vision of the molecules, facilitating the understanding of their role in the cell. The second part of the course is dedicated to the application of properties in the context of chemical reactivity. The student will have the opportunity to have answers to some of the key questions in his study: why do molecules react? What are the experimental factors that control the kinetics of the reactions? When is a reaction under thermodynamic control rather than kinetic? How is it possible to synthesize complex molecules from simple reagents? What is the impact of organic chemistry on the environment and how can it be reduced? This knowledge will allow the student to undertake subsequent study courses with strong structural and molecular expertise.
EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS
Knowledge of the principles governing the formation of the chemical bond, using traditional theories (valence bond theory) and advanced theories (theory of molecular orbital and quantum mechanics ). Knowledge of nomenclature and classification (theory of functional groups) of organic molecules, with particular attention to the association between the family of organic molecules and biological and chemical-physical properties. Knowledge of the reactivity of organic molecules and experimental parameters capable of controlling thermodynamics and kinetics of organic transformations. Knowledge of the relationship between organic molecules and the origin of life.
In addition to the knowledge gained through the study of organic chemistry, students will be able to apply the acquired concepts for the resolution of practical exercises related to the identification and classification of substances based on Their activity on the body, the effect of chirality on pharmacological activity, the possibility of separating organic isomers and the general methodologies for their analysis and their recognition.
Making judgments: The course offers links to other disciplines (Physics, General Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Computational Chemistry and Genetics) by providing an integrated knowledge. The student's critical judgment will be stimulated by constantly referring to the reading of recent studies published in scientific journals, questioning the current issues related to some of the core concepts of the discipline. Thanks to the multi-disciplinary and interdisciplinary nature of organic chemistry, it will be also possible to link the acquired concepts to other disciplines, allowing the student to form his own autonomy of judgment about the effectiveness of an integrated scientific approach.
Communication skills: At the end of each part of the course, the students will be invited to form working groups to develop solutions and compete with others in solving practical exercises. The educational gain is aimed at increasing the communication skills and the ability to know how to work in a group, all aimed at consolidating the acquired concepts.
Learning Skills: Students' learning abilities will be evaluated during the course of the course by exonerary tests that will allow you to individually monitor the maturation state of the knowledge, highlighting the student's ability to return.
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7
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CHIM/06
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56
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15607 -
Microbiology and Principles of Industrial Microbiology
(objectives)
A) OBJECTIVES
To provide students with basic knowledge of the world of microorganisms (prokaryotes, in particular) such as structure and function (cytology and physiology) and genetics of the procariate cell, development and consequent growth of populations. In addition, the student will have to gain a general view of the impact of microorganisms in nature (biogeochemical cycles, for example) and their potential applications at industrial and environmental level. There will also be some basic knowledge of virology. It is also the purpose of the course to make students feel confident with some basic techniques of the Microbiology Lab.
B) EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS
1) Knowledge and understanding
Teaching will help to gain knowledge and ability to understand and describe basic biological structures and processes in microbiology. It also aims to acquire theoretical and experimental knowledge of microbiology in terms of cellular, morphological, biochemical, physiological and genetic aspects. All this information will allow the student to understand basic elements of both microbiology and those interdisciplinary.
2) Applying knowledge and understanding
The student will be able to translate practical theoretical knowledge and arguing issues in the field of general microbiology and above all industrial and environmental. Through lab activities, students will acquire the ability to apply theoretical knowledge on a practical basis by implementing basic techniques typical of the microbiology laboratory.
3) Making judgments
The student will have the ability to interpret autonomously both basic and applied knowledge of microbiology. This ability will be captured, in particular, thanks to the frequency of practical activities and classroom and laboratory exercises.
4) Communication skills
The student who attends the teaching will be able to present, critically, the knowledge related to the general and applied microbiology, with the help of appropriate audiovisual techniques. This ability will also be achieved through the extensive use of power point presentations in the classroom and the dialogue and exchange of views between the students and the teacher both during the front lessons and during the lab activities.
5) Learning skills
Students will understand and acquire methods of investigation and work in the microbiological field. They will therefore be able to deepen their knowledge and skills independently. This skill will be developed through the active involvement of students through oral class discussions on specific subjects of teaching and laboratory activities
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9
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BIO/19
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64
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8
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Basic compulsory activities
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118978 -
Genetics
(objectives)
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.
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9
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BIO/18
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72
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Core compulsory activities
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ITA |
Second semester
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15611 -
Bioinformatics tools in genomics
(objectives)
Knowledge of the bioinformatics tools most used for the study of the genome. Access to biological databases, knowledge of DNA sequencing techniques, use of codes for aligning and assembling DNA sequences, study of gene expression from the analysis of RNAseq data
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6
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AGR/17
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40
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8
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18427 -
Physiology
(objectives)
a) FORMATIVE OBJECTIVES
Understanding the basic elements of the body and in particular be able to describe: the fundamental principles of cellular physiology and electrophysiology; the elemental interactions of cells; the organization and general functionality of the nervous system; the mechanisms of sensory transduction and muscle contractility; the key vegetative systems supporting body homeostasis.
b) EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS (Dublin Descriptors)
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING CAPACITY: To pass the exam, the student will have to demonstrate that she/he has gained a knowledge and ability to understand the issues related to the functioning of the body and nervous or non excitable cells that will allow her/him to set the discussion of theoretical issues in logical and complete way.
CAPACITY TO APPLY KNOWLEDGE AND COMPREHENSION: The student will have to demonstrate how to set up applicative problems in the field of general and integrative Physiology.
AUTONOMY OF JUDGEMENT: The student must have acquired such knowledge as to enable her/him to describe the mechanisms underlying the cell and body functions and to independently and reasonably evaluate possible different opinions on possible issues.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS: At the end of the course, the student must have reached an appropriate organization of one's own thinking concerning the various subjects of the course, allowing her/him to expose the topics in an organic and appropriate scientific language.
LEARNING CAPACITIES: The student must be able to examine and understand texts and scientific material, so that they can be used in daily contexts for the profession and for the research.
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8
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BIO/09
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64
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18428 -
Biological Chemistry
(objectives)
The course will be focused on the relation between structure and function of different biomolecules (amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids) and on their behaviour in an aqueous environment.
Moreover, the fundamental aspects of the enzyme kinetic and of the cellular metabolism will be discussed.
The main objective to be reached are:
1. to acquire general informations on the chemical and biological aspects related to amino acids, peptides and proteins;
2. to understand different biological phenomenoms like the protein denaturation and folding;
3. to understand the behaviour of allosteric enzymes;
4. to acquire the concepts related to enzyme kinetics and bioenergetics;
5. general aspects of the metabolism
This knowledge will be applied in the biotechnology field. Communication skills and attitude to learn will be evaluated.
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8
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BIO/10
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64
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18429 -
Molecular Biology
(objectives)
Formative objectives (in terms of expected learning outcomes)
At the end of the course, the student possesses adequate knowledge of the fundamental principles and basic mechanisms of molecular biology. In particular, the student is able to understand and discuss the structure of nucleic acids, genome and chromatin; the molecular mechanisms of replication, transcription, gene regulation and protein synthesis. Finally, he knows the principles underlying the main molecular biology techniques such as DNA cloning, PCR and DNA sequencing for practical applications in the biomedical, pharmaceutical, industrial and plant domains.
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8
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BIO/11
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56
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8
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Core compulsory activities
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ITA |
THIRD YEAR
First semester
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16177 -
Biophysical Chemistry
(objectives)
The biophysical chemistry course is designed to provide basic knowledge of the experimental approaches of physical chemistry to the biological sciences. The program seeks to provide students with an understanding of thermodynamics, kinetics, electrochemistry and a primer of quantum chemistry to understand spectroscopy.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
KNOWLEDGE AND CAPACITY OF COMPREHENSION: Basics of physical chemistry (thermodynamic, kinetic and quanto-mechanical treatment) applied to the study of biological systems.
CAPACITY TO APPLY KNOWLEDGE AND COMPREHENSION: Starting from the examples discussed during the course, students should be able to apply different theoretical-experimental approaches to solving problems in the biotechnology field.
AUTONOMY OF JUDGMENT: Students should be able to understand and analyze experimental and computational data and discuss them logically.
LEARNING CAPACITY: Students should be able to describe scientific issues applied to bio-molecular systems by critically using the methodologies and techniques discussed in the course.
COMMUNICATIVE SKILLS: Students should be able to discuss scientific issues in the field of Biophysical chemistry.
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7
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CHIM/02
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56
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Core compulsory activities
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ITA |
Optional Group:
gruppo OPZIONALE A 12 affini integrative - (show)
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12
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18451 -
Biotechnology of Plant Production
(objectives)
1) Knowledge and understanding: the course aims to provide the student with the basic principles of advanced technologies applicable to crop breeding . The aim is to provide the student with a basic understanding of the issues related to the use of biotechnological approaches for crop breeding.
2) Applying knowledge and understanding: Basic biotechnological methodologies are introduced with reference to genetic engineering, in vitro culture, diagnostics and traceability, study of genetic variability, techniques for obtaining interspecific hybrids. The course will provide students with the basic knowledge necessary to deal with more complex technologies than those described in lessons.
3) Making judgements: the advantages and disadvantages of each technology presented are illustrated, in order to develop the student's critical sense.
4) Communication skills: students are asked questions during the lessons, both to keep their attention, but also to teach them to ask questions and give adequate answers.
5) Learning skills: the theoretical bases of the different genetic biotechnologies presented in the lessons are provided and, for some of them, also the practical bases, through laboratory exercises. The examination will also consist of testing the ability to make connections and real-life examples.
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12
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AGR/07
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80
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16
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118979 -
Fermentation chemistry and biotechnology
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Fermentation chemistry and biotechnology
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Also available in another semester or year
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Microbiology of fermentation processes
(objectives)
The course provides the knowledge of factors affecting fermentation processes, giving the ability to evaluate appropriate strategies for setting up and developing new processes. Students will acquire the proper terminology in fermentation biotechnology (communication skills). All the information acquired will be applied to several case studies, in such a way that students learn to deal with new problems inherent in bioreactor processes.
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6
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BIO/19
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40
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8
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Related or supplementary learning activities
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ITA |
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Optional Group:
gruppo OPZIONALE affini e integrativi A11 - (show)
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12
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16981 -
Post-harvest biotechnology of horticultural products
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Also available in another semester or year
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17531 -
Biochemical methodologies
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Also available in another semester or year
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17720 -
Principles of omics sciences
(objectives)
FORMATIVE OBJECTIVES:
The 'OMICHE' course gives the student on the basic knowledge of protein chemistry to their broader and recent applications in the global study of proteins expressed in specific conditions or protein-protein interactions. To define the functional role of a protein in the biological context of belonging. During the course, students will gain insights into the main analytical and preparatory techniques employed in proteomics studies and theoretical-practical skills in protein identification and in the interpretation of MALDI and ESI mass spectra in biomolecular applications.
b) EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS:
1) Knowledge and understanding:
Having acquired a good understanding of the biomechanical sciences
2) Applying knowledge and understanding:
Students Know will learn how to integrate knowledge acquired into individual disciplines into an interdisciplinary knowledge needed to address any complex issues in biothecnology sector.
They also know how to apply mass spectrometry knowledge to various biotechnology applications.
3) making judgments
Students will need to develop the ability to process complex and / or fragmentary information and to come up with original and autonomous ideas and judgments capable of finding and selecting critically the sources of bibliographic data, databases and
Literature in the scientific field. Judicial autonomy is developed through the critical study of scientific articles.
4) Communicative Skills:
The student will be able to support a critical public discussion on the topics discussed in particular will be able to apply proteomic techniques for any scientific topic of interest. Will be able to work together in the design and execution of experimental protocols.
5) Learning Skills:
The student will have the ability to identify, apply and develop innovative techniques in the field of pertinence,
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6
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BIO/11
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40
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8
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17721 -
Principles of pathology and biopharmaceuticals
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Also available in another semester or year
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15054 -
Plant pathology and principles of phytopathological biotechnology
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Second semester
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18450 -
Cellular and molecular animal biology and comparative immunology
(objectives)
Give knowledge on qualitative and quantitative elements on the cytology and physiology of the animal cell, on its intracellular and extracellular compartments, interactions with the environment, formation of tissues. Give basal knowledge of cell cultures and their scale-up. Give basal knowledge of humoral and cellular immunity common to all animal species, including mammals. Acquired knowledge will allow a critical evaluation on the use of cells and tissues in a biotechnology environment.
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8
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BIO/05
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56
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8
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ITA |
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18452 -
Bioethics
(objectives)
Course objectives:
The course provides students with basic knowledge on bioethics. Students will have the opportunity to learn the most relevant cases concerning: agro-forestry, agro-environmental, and agro-food biotechnologies, medical biotechnologies, intellectual property, and socio-scientific aspects. The course also aims to lead students to reflect and adjudicate controversies and debates on ethics issues in biotechnology and to help them develop a bioethics decision-making model after critical ethical reasoning.
The course will contribute to the following learning outcomes: (i) The student will acquire knowledge, skills, and competencies to understand, analyze, and describe the practical implications and consequent ethical issues of biotechnology. The student will also acquire theoretical-experimental knowledge of applied ethics. All this knowledge, skills, and competencies will allow the student to understand and analyze both the fundamental elements of bioethics and the interdisciplinary ones.
(ii) The student will be able to translate theoretical knowledge into practice and to argue problems in the field of bioethics in biotechnology. Through case studies, students will acquire the ability to apply theoretical knowledge on a practical level by implementing critical reasoning and developing decision-making models of bioethics.
(iii) The student will also have the ability to interpret both basic and applied knowledge of bioethics independently. This ability will be acquired, in particular, thanks to the attendance of practical activities and interactive exercises in the classroom.
(iv) The student attending the course will be able to communicate in a critical manner and with scientific vigor, the knowledge related to ethics and bioethics. This ability will also be achieved thanks to the extensive use of PowerPoint presentations in the classroom and to the interaction, dialogue, and exchange of opinions between students and between students and the teacher both during lectures and during case studies.
(v) Students will understand and acquire methods of inquiry and critical thinking in the ethical and bioethical fields. They will therefore be able to independently deepen the knowledge and skills acquired. This ability will be developed through the active involvement of students through oral discussions in the classroom on specific topics of the course and in case studies.
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7
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AGR/05
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56
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Related or supplementary learning activities
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ITA |
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15142 -
Free exam
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12
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96
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-
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Elective activities
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ITA |
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Optional Group:
gruppo OPZIONALE affini e integrativi A11 - (show)
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12
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16981 -
Post-harvest biotechnology of horticultural products
(objectives)
The course is focusing on the main preservation, biotechnological processing and packaging techniques of the postharvest fruits and vegetables and provides the basic skills to understand the relationship between ripening/preservation processes and the qualitative and nutritional composition of fruit and vegetable products. The aim of the course is to provide the physiological, chemical, qualitative and biotechnological knowledge and skills and to provide knowledge of the structural changes in fruit and vegetables from harvest to final consumption.
The student will acquire a greater level of expertise in professional agri-food issues, notably in preservation technologies, and, as a result, he/she will be able to describe with competence and ability the scientific issues for solving problems related to the preservation, conditioning, packaging and distribution of vegetable products. At the end of the course, the student will gain expertise and will be also able to apply and transfer the acquired skills with independent judgement and to communicate them with professionalism to experts in the vegetable sector.
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6
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AGR/15
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48
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Related or supplementary learning activities
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ITA |
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17531 -
Biochemical methodologies
(objectives)
TRAINING OBJECTIVES
The Teaching Course of Biochemistry Methodologies aims to provide a theoretical and practical knowledge on the preparative and analytical methods that are mostly used in biochemical research, but also in biomedical and environmental fields.
In particular, the provided knowledge relates to methodologies for the identification, isolation and structural/functional characterization of biological macromolecules, as well as to bioinformatics tools for the analysis of results and for their visualization. Moreover, techniques for analyzing both individual proteins and whole proteomes will be treated.
LEARNING EXPECTED OUTCOMES
1. Knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course the students will be able to:
- know the main techniques used in biochemical investigations (centrifugation, spectroscopy, electrophoresis, chromatography, spectrometry, protein) and the key parameters needed to set up a specific biochemical investigation;
- describe the structural elements of the main instruments of a biochemical laboratory (centrifuge, spectrophotometer, spectrometer);
- to know the appropriate terminology used in biochemical methods.
2. Applying knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course the students will be able to:
- choose the most appropriate biochemical procedure for achieving the experimental goals defined during the design of a research project;
- evaluate the possible impact of variations in the key parameters of a biochemical experiment;
- practically carry out the experiments performed during this course.
3. Making judgements
Students should be able to understand and critically discuss the experimental results obtained in a research laboratory and use them for planning subsequent experiments.
4. Communication skills
Students should have the ability to convey the acquired knowledge in a clear and comprehensible manner, even to people who are not competent, and must demonstrate the ability to present information also with graphs and formulas.
5. Learning skills
Successful condition in learning is the ability to read and understand a scientific paper on biochemistry topic.
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6
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BIO/10
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40
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8
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Related or supplementary learning activities
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ITA |
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17720 -
Principles of omics sciences
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Also available in another semester or year
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17721 -
Principles of pathology and biopharmaceuticals
(objectives)
The main objective is to provide students with basic knowledge of pathology (environmental pathology, hereditary diseases, infectious diseases), the functioning of the immune system, the pathogenesis of some infectious diseases, and the basic principles of pharmacology. Information will be provided on the main programs used in the bio-pharmaceutical field. The student should acquire KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING of the molecular and biochemical mechanisms of basic diseases, the human immune system, and the mechanisms of action of drugs and vaccines. APPLIED KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING: The student should be able to apply the acquired knowledge to various topics like those in the curriculum. Within the topics included in the curriculum, the development of MAKING JUDGEMENTS (potentially based on information learned in other courses), COMMUNICATION SKILLS (with particular attention to the development of appropriate scientific-technical language and synthesis skills), and overall LEARNING CAPACITY will be encouraged.
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6
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BIO/13
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48
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-
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-
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Related or supplementary learning activities
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ITA |
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15054 -
Plant pathology and principles of phytopathological biotechnology
(objectives)
The aim of the discipline is to understand the etiological, biological and epidemiological aspects of plant diseases caused by phytopathogens and to critically indicate the biotechnological approaches used in phytopathology. Identify biotechnological applications in agriculture based on the use of microorganisms.
EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS
Knowledge and understanding
Acquisition of advanced methodologies for the development of biotechnological approaches used in the agricultural field, in particular in phytosanitary defense against the main plant pathogens.
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
Ability to independently perform the surveys and processing necessary to conduct a phytosanitary defense intervention.
Autonomy of judgment
Evaluation of phytopathological problems and possible defense approaches using traditional and innovative methods.
Communication skills
Ability to expose the results of the studies carried out in specific language, even to a non-expert public.
Learning skills
Ability to update with the consultation of national and international scientific and popular publications, specific to the sector
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6
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AGR/12
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48
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Related or supplementary learning activities
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ITA |
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18453 -
Thesis
(objectives)
1) applying knowledge and
2) understanding
3) knowledge and understanding
4) making judgements
5) learning skills
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8
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Final examination and foreign language test
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ITA |
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Optional Group:
gruppo OPZIONALE A 12 affini integrative - (show)
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12
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18451 -
Biotechnology of Plant Production
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Also available in another semester or year
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118979 -
Fermentation chemistry and biotechnology
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Fermentation chemistry and biotechnology
(objectives)
The purpose of this course is to provide the student with a detailed knowledge of microbial physiology and microbial interactions during food fermentation and the importance of the correct selection of microorganisms for precise control of the fermentation processes.
The course aims to introduce students to the phases necessary for the development of a fermentation process and to the aspects concerning the monitoring of fermentation processes.
EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS
Knowledge and understanding
The results defined by this descriptor are pursued through lectures, didactic laboratories, viewing of multimedia material, and integrative seminars in teaching. The student will acquire knowledge of the use of microorganisms and fermentation techniques to produce fermented foods and beverages.
Applying Knowledge and Understanding
What is defined by this descriptor is achieved through lectures, laboratories, viewing multimedia material, and written reports. The students will have to demonstrate that they apply general knowledge to specific case studies.
Autonomy of judgment
The course aims to provide students with all the tools required to analyze and use experimental results and practical cases concerning the production of fermented foods and beverages to develop their critical thinking.
Communication skills
The ability is developed: in the classroom, through the active involvement of the students through written reports that allow evaluating the communicative ability and the correct ownership of scientific language; outside the classroom, through direct interaction with the teacher, in person or via the web.
Learning ability
The student is involved in reading technical-scientific articles and viewing multimedia videos on the themes inherent to the program's topics to stimulate the understanding of the text and the critical analysis of the content of the same.
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6
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CHIM/11
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40
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8
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Related or supplementary learning activities
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ITA |
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Microbiology of fermentation processes
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Also available in another semester or year
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