The module will provide information on the main plant bioactive compounds and their biological properties. Case studies will be presented in which different biomass waste of agricultural supply chains, medicinal plants and wood processing, are recovered to enhance the bioactive compounds in a circular economy. Possible applications of phytocomplexes, essential oils and pure compounds concern the health, environmental and organic agriculture.
Upon successful completion of the module, students will be able to demonstrate a:
The module consists of lectures, delivered through multimedia presentations, supplemented by laboratory activities and discussion of case studies (CFU 1+1). Attendance at lessons is highly recommended. Educational visits (field trips, visit to Study Center, Companies in the sector, etc) will be organised.
Please refer to the specific AulaWeb instance of the module for any updates.
Students who have valid certification of physical or learning disabilities on file with the University and who wish to discuss possible accommodations or other circumstances regarding lectures, coursework and exams, should speak both with the instructor and with Professor Sara Ferrando (sara.ferrando@unige.it), the Department’s disability liaison.
The module syllabus consists on the presentation and discussion of the following topics:
The suggested book is available at the library of the school of Sciences MFN – BTM, useful to deepen what is presented by the lecturer:
Ricevimento: Students are received after appointment with the lecturer by e-mail (paola.malaspina@unige.it), at the Department of Earth Sciences, Environment and Life (DISTAV), Palazzina delle Scienze, office II.20.
PAOLA MALASPINA (President)
LAURA CORNARA
MARIA GUERRINA (President Substitute)
Lessons will start in the first semester.
For lessons start and timetable go to the link: https://easyacademy.unige.it/portalestudenti/
Please check the module Aulaweb page for timetable updates.
The exam consists of a written test or a report and an oral discussion.
Details on the degree of in-depth analysis required will be provided at the beginning of the module and reiterated during lectures. The written test with oral discussion will allow to verify the degree of learning achieved by the students, the ability to clearly communicate the acquired concepts and to apply the knowledge in practical situations.
Regular attendance at lessons, laboratory activities and/or educational visits is strongly recommended.
For any questions about the program and the activities of the module contact the lecturer by email (paola.malaspina@unige.it).
Students are invited to subscribe to the AulaWeb platform (accessible from the University website or at www.aulaweb.unige.it) in order to have access to teaching material, information and updates related to the course.
