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CODE 72088
ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/2021
CREDITS
LANGUAGE Italian
TEACHING LOCATION
  • GENOVA
PREREQUISITES
Propedeuticità in ingresso
Per sostenere l'esame di questo insegnamento è necessario aver sostenuto i seguenti esami:
  • MEDICINE AND SURGERY 8745 (coorte 2019/2020)
  • BIOCHEMISTRY 58030 2019
Propedeuticità in uscita
Questo insegnamento è propedeutico per gli insegnamenti:
  • MEDICINE AND SURGERY 8745 (coorte 2019/2020)
  • DERMATOLOGY, CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY AND RHEUMATOLOGY 67377
  • MEDICINE AND SURGERY 8745 (coorte 2019/2020)
  • CARDIOLOGY AND PNEUMOLOGY 67384
  • MEDICINE AND SURGERY 8745 (coorte 2019/2020)
  • PHARMACOLOGY I 67371
  • MEDICINE AND SURGERY 8745 (coorte 2019/2020)
  • PHARMACOLOGY 80794
  • MEDICINE AND SURGERY 8745 (coorte 2019/2020)
  • GU TRACT AND ENDOCRINE DISEASES 67391
MODULES Questo insegnamento è composto da:
TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB

OVERVIEW

The integrated course of Etiology and Pathogenesis of Diseases is divided in five modules, extending over the two semesters: Applied Biology (General Genetics), Molecular Biology, Medical Genetics (Human Genetics), General Pathology, and Microbiology. 
This course aims to introduce the student to the knowledge about the etiology and the pathogenesis of the diseases in humans both at the cellular and at the molecular levels.

 

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The Integrated course aims to: deepen the basic knowledge of molecular biology; understand the principles of molecular diagnostics for Mendelian traits and diseases as well as the underlying mechanisms and consequences of gene mutations; deepen the general basis of inheritance; know the fundamental study methods of complex hereditary diseases; introduce the student to the knowledge of the etiology and pathogenetic mechanisms of diseases in humans and to analyze their main cellular and molecular aspects; deepen the pathogenic effects of metabolic alterations, toxic substances and ionizing radiations; study the biology of pathogenic microorganisms and their possible effects on host cells and tissues; analyze the various immunological mechanisms involved in the immune responses and the pathologies associated to an altered function of the immune system.

PREREQUISITES

In order to deal with the contents of the course, students should have a good knowledge in the fields of biochemistry, cellular biology, human anatomy, and histology. 

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

WILLIAM BRUNO (President)

VINCENZO DI PILATO (President)

PAOLA GHIORZO (President)

MARIA CRISTINA MINGARI (President)

GABRIELLA PIETRA (President)

ALDAMARIA PULITI (President)

SONIA SCARFI' (President)

ANNA MARCHESE

GABRIELLA PIATTI

MARIA ADELAIDE PRONZATO

CLAUDIA CANTONI (President and Coordinator of Integrated Course)

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

For the modules carried on in the first semester, the exam consists of a written test. The total amount of time allowed for the examination is 90 minutes.
General Genetics section: 30 multiple choice questions and one open question, all to be answered in 30 minutes. The exam includes the resolution of genetics problems and the exposure of molecular genetics topics.

Molecular Biology section: 20 multiple choice questions and one open question, all to be answered in 30 minutes.

Human Genetics section: 20 multiple choice questions (including 10 problems and 10 questions on theoretical knowledge), all to be answered in 30 minutes.

The examination for the integrated course is made up of a single written exam for the 3 sub-sections.  The chance to carry out a supplementary oral examination is available both to students whose final average mark is between 16 and 17/30 (14/30 at least for each module)  and  to those who wish to increase the mark (above 18/30) they obtained in the written examination

The final mark of the written exam derives from the average of marks obtained in the single sections.

Correction of the written tests and the supplementary oral examination require at least one week. 

The exam could be carried out remotely in online mode using the Teams platform, and in this case it will be an oral one.

For the modules carried on in the second semester, the exam is an oral one. Students are allowed to undergo the oral examination only if they have passed the test concerning the modules of the first semester with at least 18/30 (this mark is valid for 18 months).

The oral examination consists of a 30 minutes interview in the presence of the course teachers. The student, in the presence of the committee, should demonstrate the ability to critically discuss all the subjects covered in the questions. Through the discussion of different topics, the committee verifies the fulfillment of the expected earning outcomes. Also in this case, the exam could be carried out remotely in online mode using the Teams platform.

At the end of the oral examination, teachers elaborate a mark deriving from the weighted mean of the partial/preliminary marks and from an overall judgment/evaluation of the student.

The mark 30/30 with honors will be assigned when the knowledge of the subject is excellent.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Verification of learning is carried out through the oral exam, aimed at verifying the real acquisition by the student of the expected learning outcomes.
In order to pass the exam the student will have to demonstrate a good knowledge of the etiological basis and the pathogenic mechanisms of diseases I humans and the ability to analyze their main cellular and molecular aspects;
The following items will contribute to the final mark:
- ability to critically discuss the requested topics;
- accuracy, clarity, synthesis and fluency;
- competence in the subject;
- speaking ability and correct use of terminology.

Exam schedule

Data appello Orario Luogo Degree type Note Subject
08/01/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
13/01/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
01/02/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
05/02/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
16/02/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
24/02/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
01/04/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
01/04/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
27/05/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
11/06/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
16/06/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
02/07/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
06/07/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
20/07/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
22/07/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
10/09/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
20/09/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
23/11/2021 08:30 GENOVA Orale
21/12/2021 14:00 GENOVA Orale
08/01/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
13/01/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
01/02/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
05/02/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
16/02/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
24/02/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
01/04/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
01/04/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
27/05/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
11/06/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
16/06/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
02/07/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
06/07/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
20/07/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
22/07/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
10/09/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
20/09/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
23/11/2021 08:30 GENOVA Orale
21/12/2021 14:00 GENOVA Orale
08/01/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
13/01/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
01/02/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
05/02/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
16/02/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
24/02/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
01/04/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
01/04/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
27/05/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
11/06/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
16/06/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
02/07/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
06/07/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
20/07/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
22/07/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
10/09/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
20/09/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
23/11/2021 08:30 GENOVA Orale
21/12/2021 14:00 GENOVA Orale
08/01/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
13/01/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
01/02/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
05/02/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
16/02/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
24/02/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
01/04/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
27/05/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
11/06/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
16/06/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
02/07/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
06/07/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
20/07/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
22/07/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
10/09/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
20/09/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
23/11/2021 08:30 GENOVA Orale
21/12/2021 14:00 GENOVA Orale
08/01/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
13/01/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
01/02/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
05/02/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
16/02/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
24/02/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
01/04/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
27/05/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
11/06/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
16/06/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
02/07/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
06/07/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
20/07/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
22/07/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
10/09/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
20/09/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale
23/11/2021 08:30 GENOVA Orale
21/12/2021 14:00 GENOVA Orale