AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Module “Biology” (6 CFU)

This module will provide the basic knowledge about biology that is required to understand biotechnology concepts and techniques for productive purposes. The aim of the course is to place the main biological processes within a setting that allows biotechnologists to take advantage of their potential and translate knowledge into biotech products.

Module “Genetics” (5 CFU)

This module will provide a basic outline of the principles of classical genetics and of their main underlying molecular and cellular mechanisms. The course will cover both the function and the organization of genetic material, mainly in eukaryotes. Methods to determine the relative positions of genes in the genome will be explained, and different patterns of inheritance will be described. The main areas covered will be: transmission genetics, gene and genome structure, and stability and variability mechanisms. The course will also introduce students to simple genetics problems with specific interactive lessons. 

TEACHING METHODS

Lectures and exercises

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Module “Biology”: “Principi di Biologia” Sadawa, Heller, Orians, Purves, Hillis. (Ed. Zanichelli).

Module “Genetics”: Snustad Simmons Principi di genetica  Ed.EdiseS; Russel P. Genetica Un approccio Molecolare Ed. Pearson

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

GIOVANNA BIANCHI (President)

PAOLO GIANNONI (President)

ALDO PAGANO (President)

LORENZA PASTORINO

LESSONS

LESSONS START

October 3, 2016

Class schedule

BIOLOGY AND GENETICS

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Module “Biology”: Oral examination.
Module “Genetics” : The examination is based on a script of 90 minutes. Only in case of severe impairment (≥ 16) it is allowed a supplementary oral.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Module “Biology”: Oral examination. It is always led by the owner and by another teacher role with many years of experience (only in exceptional cases, the second component can be a fellow with at least 5 years of postgraduate research experience) and has a duration of at least 30 minutes (typically 45 minutes). With these modes, given the long experience of examinations in the discipline, the commission is able to verify with high accuracy to achieve the educational objectives of teaching. When these are not met, the student is invited to deepen the study and to use further explanation by the lecturer.

Module “Genetics”: The examination is based on a written 90-minuti.E 'always made by the owner and another teacher with experience of post-laurea..La written test search contains genetic problems whose resolution is considered exhaustive only if all the steps for the calculations are motivated and open-ended questions on topics desrcittivi legti the program. Only in case of severe impairment (≥ 16) it is allowed a supplementary oral.

Exam schedule