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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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GRANDINETTI Felice
( syllabus)
Introductory concepts. States of aggregation of the matter. Homogeneous and heterogeneous systems. Chemical substances and elements. Atomic theory of matter. Atomic properties: mass and dimensions. Scale of atomic weights. Avogadro's number, concept of mole. Chemical symbols and their quantitative meaning. Structure of the atom: Bohr model. Uncertainty principle. Wave nature of the electron. Schrodinger equation. Atomic orbitals. Quantum numbers. Electronic configuration of the elements. Aufbau rules. The periodic system of the elements. Periodic properties. The chemical bond: ionic, covalent and coordination bond. Properties of the link: order, distance and energy. Electronegativity and dipole moment. Chemical bond theory: hybrid orbitals, resonance and mesomery. Magnetic properties of molecules. Intermolecular bonds. Hydrogen bond. Chemical formulas. Nomenclature of inorganic compounds. Oxidation number. Structure of molecules and typical ions. The gaseous state: Gas laws. Equation of state for ideal gases. Real gases (outline). The solid state: crystal structures and their symmetries. Molecular, ionic, covalent and metallic solids. Chemical thermodynamics: Heat and work. First law of thermodynamics. Enthalpy and Hess's law. Entropy. Second law of thermodynamics. Free energy. Third principle of thermodynamics. Chemical equilibrium: criteria of spontaneity and balance in chemical reactions. Law of mass action and its derivation. Isoterma and isocora of van't Hoff. Homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibria. Solutions: Concentration and its units of measurement. Colligative properties of ideal solutions. Acid-base equilibria: General definitions. Strength of acids and bases. Structure and acid-base properties. Autoionization of water. The pH. Calculation of the pH of solutions of acids, bases and salts. Buffer solutions. Acid-base titrations and titration curves. Solubility equilibria: Solubility and factors that influence it. Solubility product. Common ion effect. Chemical kinetics: reaction rate. Arrhenius equation. Activation energy. Catalysis. Elements of inorganic chemistry: Inorganic compounds of biological and environmental interest: oxygen and ozone, nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, fluorine and chlorine compounds. The course includes the performance of stoichiometric calculations related to the theoretical topics listed above.
( reference books)
1) AA.VV. Le basi della Chimica, EDIZIONI A.L.E. 2022
2) AA. VV. Stechiometria, EDIZIONI A.L.E. 2021
3) Lecture notes from the material used during the lessons
4) Collection of exam exercises
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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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HERNANDEZ BORRAYO Elizabeth
( syllabus)
Title: "BIOTECHNOLOGY- Level B1 DIBAF" 2021-22
English language
Lecturer: Dr. Elizabeth Hernández Borrayo
Email: elizabeth.hernandez@unitus.it
Reception and Counselling Mode for Students: MONDAY (online Link: )
Hours: (13-14)
The course foresees a basic knowledge of English level A2 (elementary level) and is aimed at strengthening the main linguistic structures of intermediate level B1, so as to put the student in a position to easily understand scientific texts. Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) - Level B1
Language laboratory: 18 HOURS
- https: //www.bsmart.it/
My Bsmart-code Online Class: Access code d2bf4a (register for the course)
- GOOGLE CLASSROOM G-SUITE - Online Class (register for the course with the University email) code: ebv4orl
GRAMMAR:
- The word order in sentences.
- Parts of speech: definite and indefinite articles, plural and singular nouns (countable and uncountable), adjectives: comparative and superlative, the order/position of adjectives; Prepositions, Pronouns, Adverbs, Verbs: auxiliary, regular, irregular, modal and reflexive.
- Possessive adjectives / pronouns
- Expressions of quantity
- Verb tenses: indicative active (all), imperative, infinitive present: - Indicative passive present & past
- Present Simple, Present Continuous, Past Simple, Past Continuous, Present Perfect Simple, Present Perfect Continuous, Past Perfect Simple, Past Perfect Continuous, Present Simple and Continuous for the future, To be going to, Will / Shall, Simple Present for the future with if / while / when / before/after/until / as soon as, Passive Form (all tenses).
- Modal verbs
- Conditional: type 0, 1, 2 & 3
- Frequency adverbs
- Verbs with infinitive/gerund
- Equivalent grammatical structures (e.g. It is likely that he will go / he will probably go)
- Direct and indirect speech
- Comparative and superlative adverbs
- Habits in the past: "used to" and Would
- Get it done: "have something done"
- Conditionals: Zero, First, Second and Third Conditional, Wish + simple past/past perfect.
- Relatives: Relative Pronouns, Defining vs. Non-Defining Relative Clauses.
VOCABULARY:
- Holidays, travel and transportation
- Learning and education
- Buy and sell; shopping
- Animals, nature and human beings (family)
- Health, exercise, and sport; body parts and medicine
- Houses and lifestyles
- Art, leisure, and entertainment
- Security, household items
- Science and technology
- Relationships, family, personality, and feelings
- The natural world and time
- Food (eat and drink), celebrations and holidays
- TV and mass media, books
- Pastimes and free time
- Clothing and fashion
- The world of work and professions.
COMMUNICATIVE FUNCTIONS:
- Asking / giving information (habits, routines, personal details, personal items, permission, time, date, places, spelling, directions, for travelling) - Expressing opinions / making choices, talking about plans, planning, telling past experiences - Talking about family, studies, free time - Talking about / planning holidays - Being and disagreeing - Describing the state of health, describing feelings / describing people - Drawing simple conclusions and giving advice - Talking about time - Expressing opinions, preferences, abilities and disabilities, needs and desires - Expressing preferences, abilities and disabilities - Expressing needs and desires, obligations and no obligations - Expressing cause and effect and giving reasons - Thanking and responding to thanks, inviting / responding to invitations - Make / decline simple requests - Apologize and respond to apologies, offer and suggest - Make comparisons, make predictions, give orders and commands - Buy and sell (costs, measures and totals) - Change the subject / criticize and complain - Count and use numbers - Greet and respond to greetings, present himself and others - Describe objects and accommodations - Stop the conversation, start a speech and resume it - Make appointments and organize meetings, make compliments - Make and respond to offers and suggestions - Talk about food and order in a restaurant - Talk about physical and emotional feelings - Talk about probability / improbability; possibility / impossibility - Talking and writing about the future and imaginary situations, future plans or intentions, past events and completed actions - Talking and writing about current events - Understanding and completing a form of personal details - Understanding and producing a simple story one letter - Understanding notices, notes, emails, reporting speech
ORTHOGRAPHY AND PHONETICS:
- Vowel phonemes (including diphthongs) and consonants - Sound pairs - The phonetic alphabet - Minimal pairs and allophones - The pronunciation of the finals -s; -es; -ed - Word stress - Sentence stress: function words and content words - Phonetic variations in connected speech: elision, linking, assimilation - Elision (linking patterns) - Introduction to intonation/tones - Intonation (and functions) of discursive markers and questions "echo" - Difficult phonetic specificities for Italian students.
CULTURAL CONCEPTS
- Courtesy forms - Idiomatic phrases - Recipes - Schools and universities - Simple governmental structures
It includes the key points of familiar topics related to school, leisure etc. He knows how to move with ease in situations that can occur while travelling in the country of which he speaks the language. Can produce simple text relating to topics that are familiar or of personal interest. He is able to express experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and to briefly explain the reasons for his opinions and projects.
SPECIFIC MICRO LANGUAGE:
-Understanding and discussion of scientific texts (short oral presentation/summary of their content). Topics and texts will be defined specifically 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)
TEXTS A.A. 2021/2022
- Raymond Murphy e Lelio Pallini, "Essential grammar in use: grammatica di base della lingua inglese" quarta edizione con soluzioni ed e-Book, Cambridge University Press, versione italiana con soluzioni. ISBN 978-1316509029.
- Valentina M. Chen, "Ready for B1 Preliminary for Schools". 8 Practice Tests with guidance and tips. ISBN 978-8853627872. (for REVISED EXAM from 2020)
- Dispense e articoli forniti dal docente durante lo svolgimento del corso.
Libro CONSIGLIATO A self-study reference and practice book for intermediate learners of English, Fourth Edition with answers and ebook, Includes ebook with audio:
Raymond Murphy, "Essential Grammar in Use", Cambridge University Press, ISBN 978-1107539334.
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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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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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Olivieri Bruno
( syllabus)
PHYSICS for Biotechnology
Detailed program 2021-2022
- For each topic the paragraphs of the Physics textbook, Giancoli - Ed. Ambrosiana are indicated
- The underlined parts concern the arguments concerning the exercises
1. Models, theories, laws, measures and uncertainties. Unit of measurement (International System)
1.4-Measurements and uncertainties. Significant figures
1.5-Unit of measurement. International system
1.6-Unit of measurement conversion
1.7-Estimates by order of magnitude
1.8-Dimensional analysis
2. The carriers
3.2, 3, 3 - operations between vectors
3.4 - decomposition of vectors and operations by components
3. Definition of vector position, velocity and acceleration
2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7 - Straight motion - uniform and uniformly accelerated - free fall
4. Dynamics
The 3 laws of dynamics
4.4 Definition of force and the law of dynamics, the inertial mass.
4.5 Law of action and reaction
4.6, 4.7, 4.8 Frictional applications and forces
Periodic motions
8.1 Linear and angular quantities
5.1, 5.2 Centripetal force: Uniform circular motion
11.1, 11.2, 11.3 Hooke's law: Harmonic motion
11.4 The simple pendulum
5. Energy
6.2, 6.3 Work. Kinetic energy,
6.10 Power
6.4, 6.5, 6.6, 6.7, 6.8, 6.9 Conservative forces. Potential energy. Conservation of mechanical energy.
6. Collisions and momentum
7.1 - 7.7 Elastic and inelastic collisions, conservation of momentum
7. Rotational dynamics
8.2, 9.1, 9.2 Moment of a force
8.3 Rotational inertia
8.4 Kinetic energy of rotation
8.5 Angular momentum and its conservation
8. Fluids
10.3, 10.4 Pressure, Stevino's law
10.5 Pascal's principle
10.7 Archimedes' principle
10.8 Fluids in motion
10.9, 10.10 Bernoulli equation
10.13 Surface tension and capillarity
9. Waves
11.6 Wave motion and propagation of mechanical waves
11.7 wave characteristics
11.8 energy carried by waves
11.9 Reflection and interference of waves
11.10, 11.11 Superposition of waves and standing waves
11.12 Refraction of light
12.1, 12.2, 12.3 Sound and its characteristics
10. Temperature and kinetic energy
13.2 Thermometric scales
13.3 Zero principle of thermodynamics
13.4 Thermal expansion
13.5 Gas law and absolute temperature
13.6, 13.7 ideal gas law
13.9 kinetic theory of gases
11. The heat
14.1 Heat as a transfer of energy
14.2 Internal energy
14.3, 14.4 Specific heat
14.5 Changes of state and latent heat
14.6, 14.7, 14.8 heat transfer
12. Thermodynamics
15.1 First law of thermodynamics
15.2 Thermodynamic transformations
15.4 second law of thermodynamics
15.5 thermal machines
15.7, 15.8, 15.9 Entropy
15.10 Statistical interpretation of entropy (notes)
13. Electric field
16.2, 16.3, 16.4 Electric charges and atom structure
16.5 interaction between electric charges, Coulomb's law
17.1, 17.2, 17.3, 17.4, 17.5, 17.6 Electric potential energy, electric potential and electric field
17.7 Electric capacity, energy associated with an electric field
17.8 Dielectrics (outline)
14. Electricity
18.2 Electric currents
18.3, 18.4 Ohm's laws
18.5 Joule effect
19.1 fem
19.2 resistors in series and parallel
15. Magnetic field
20.1, 20.2, 20.5, 20.6, 20.7 Origin and characteristics of the magnetic field
20.3, 20.4 Lorentz force
10.10 Mass spectrometer and speed selector
20.9 magnetic dipole moment and its interaction with the magnetic field
16. Electromagnetic induction and Faraday's laws
21.1, 21.2, 21.3 induced emf: Faraday Neumann's law and Lenz's law
21.4 time-varying electric and magnetic fields
21.6 Transformers
Magnetic properties of matter (outline)
17. Electromagnetic waves and their spectrum
22.1 Maxwell's equations (physical meaning)
22.2, 22.3 em waves and spectrum
22.5 energy of the em field
18. Light: geometric optics
23.1, 23.2, 23.3, 23.4, 23.5 Reflection and refraction of light
23.6, 23.7, 25.3, 25.5 thin lenses and optical instruments
19. Wave nature of light
24.1 Waves and particles
24.2, 24.5 interference, diffraction, Huygens principle
24.3 double slit
24.6 Diffraction gratings
24.7 hints of spectroscopy
20. Quantum mechanics
27.2 black body radiation
27.3 Photoelectric effect
27.4 Energy, mass and momentum of a photon
27.7, 27.8, 27.13 wave-particle duality, de Broglie wavelength
27.10, 27.11, 27.12 Atomic models: Thomson, Rutherford, Bohr
28.3 Heisenberg uncertainty principle
21. Radioactivity
30.1 Structure and properties of the core
30.2 Binding energy and nuclear forces
30.3, 30.4, 30.5, 30.6 Radioactivity: alpha, beta, gamma
30.8, 30.9 Radioactive decay
The teacher
Bruno Olivieri
( reference books)
Douglas C. Giancoli
Fisica con fisica moderna
Terza edizione
Editore Ambrosiana Zanichelli
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