CODE 118282 ACADEMIC YEAR 2026/2027 CREDITS 3 cfu anno 2 SCIENZE E CULTURE AGROALIMENTARI DEL MEDITERRANEO 11758 (L/GASTR R) - IMPERIA SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR BIO/10 LANGUAGE Italian TEACHING LOCATION IMPERIA SEMESTER 2° Semester MODULES Questo insegnamento è un modulo di: FOOD BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AIMS AND CONTENT AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES The course aims to explore, at various levels, the molecules and biochemical transformations responsible for the functioning of the human body. By the end of the course, students will have acquired a comprehensive knowledge of the metabolic pathways used by the human body to meet the structural, energetic, and tissue-specific needs of cells. In particular, students will understand the biological strategies and purposes that link the various phases of metabolism; they will gain knowledge of energy production and utilization processes within the cell, the role of mitochondria, and the regulatory mechanisms of key enzymatic reactions in relation to cellular metabolism. Leveraging this knowledge, students will be able to identify and comprehend the most important metabolic processes regulating the physiology and pathophysiology of tissues and organs, providing a solid foundation for the study of nutritional biochemistry TEACHING METHODS In-person and remote lessons. During in-person lessons, particular attention will be paid to the practical application of the concepts learned. SYLLABUS/CONTENT Molecular mechanism of activation and hydrolytic action of digestive enzymes for nutrient utilization. Carbohydrates. Digestion and absorption. Chemical nature and properties of simple sugars and polysaccharides. Glycogen and starch. Organization of starch granules. Soluble and insoluble dietary fiber. Sources of simple sugars, starch, and plant fiber. Lipids. Digestion and absorption. Chemical nature and properties of fatty acids, triglycerides, phospholipids, cholesterol, and derivatives. Essential fatty acids. Edible oils and fats. Proteins. Digestion and absorption. Chemical nature and properties of amino acids, polypeptides, and proteins. Essential amino acids and nutritional value of proteins. RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY -Didactic material provided Recommended reading: -Le basi della Biochimica Abali, Cline, Franklin, Viselli TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD MONICA AVERNA Ricevimento: Students can meet the teachers by booking individual appointments. The teacher can be contacted by e-mail. e mail: monica.averna@unige.it LESSONS LESSONS START https://corsi.unige.it/en/corsi/11758/studenti-orario Class schedule The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION Oral exam Students with certified Specific Learning Disabilities (SLDs), other disabilities, or special educational needs are encouraged to contact the instructor at the start of classes to agree on teaching and exam methods. While respecting the course objectives, these adaptations will take into account individual learning styles and include appropriate compensatory tools. Please note that requests for compensatory or dispensatory measures for exams must be submitted at least 7 working days before the exam, using the form available at: https://modulionline.unige.it/richiesta-adattamenti#no-back. The request must be sent to the teaching instructor, the course coordinator (federico.scarpa@unige.it), and the department's student inclusion office (incluso.studenti@info.unige.it), according to the guidelines available at: https://unige.it/disabilita-dsa/richiesta-servizi ASSESSMENT METHODS Oral examination with assessment of knowledge and ability to link between the various topics in the program. To establish the degree of competence acquired by the students, with respect to the program of this teaching, the commission will positively evaluate the ability to analyze and integrate different aspects of the proposed question.
