BASI BIO FISICHE E MOLECOLARI

Module BIOLOGIA APPLICATA

D1 – Knowledge and Understanding

At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

• understand the fundamental cellular processes that regulate the activities of living organisms;
• comprehend the mechanisms of cellular differentiation;
• understand the mechanisms underlying the transmission of genetic traits, DNA replication, transcription, translation, and the modification of genetic information.

D2 – Applying Knowledge and Understanding

At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

• understand how eukaryotic cells function under physiological and pathological conditions;
• correlate biological processes with diseases and clinical conditions of biomedical relevance.

D3 – Making Judgements

At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

• compare hypotheses related to complex biological phenomena and independently formulate interpretations regarding the molecular mechanisms underlying physiological or pathological cellular processes.
• D4 – Communication Skills

At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

• communicate biological concepts clearly and rigorously;
• use appropriate discipline-specific scientific terminology.

D5 – Learning Skills

At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

• possess the theoretical foundations necessary for the autonomous learning of biological content;
• keep up to date through the consultation of scientific literature and digital resources;
• integrate knowledge from related disciplines (biochemistry, physiology, pathology, anatomy);
• develop critical study skills in preparation for advanced academic or professional pathways.

APPLIED BIOLOGY

1. Biological macromolecules: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
2. The eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.
3. DNA, chromatin, and chromosomes.
4. Structure and function of genes.
5. Transcription in eukaryotes and prokaryotes.
6. Translation in eukaryotes and prokaryotes.
7. DNA replication in eukaryotes and prokaryotes.
8. Mitosis and meiosis.
9. Point, chromosomal, and genomic mutations
10. Fundamentals of Mendelian and human genetics.

Fondamenti di Biologia e Genetica. R. Pierantoni, et al. EdiSES.

Biologia e Genetica a cura di G. De Leo, S. Fasano, E. Ginelli. EdiSES.

Oral examination.

Assessment criteria: relevance of the answers to the questions posed; quality of the content; ability to make connections with other topics covered in the course; ability to provide examples; appropriate use of technical language; and overall clarity and effectiveness of the student’s communication skills.