Program Overview

BIOTECHNOLOGY AND MOLECULAR GENETICS

Overview

The integrated teaching is divided into two parts, a module of human molecular genetics of 6 CFU to be carried out in the first semester and a module of biomedical biotechnology of 6 CFU to be carried out in the second semester. The teaching aims to provide students with advanced knowledge in Human Genetics and Molecular Biology, necessary to deal with, with appropriate cultural tools, the study of modern genetics applied to the physiological and pathological conditions of the human genome and to modern biotechnologies and their applications in biomedical and industrial fields.

Aims and Content

Learning Outcomes

The integrated teaching aims to provide students with advanced knowledge in Human Genetics and Molecular Biology, necessary to deal with, with appropriate cultural tools, the study of modern genetics applied to the physiological and pathological conditions of the human genome and to modern biotechnologies and their applications in biomedical and industrial fields.

Aims and Learning Outcomes

The teaching aims to provide students with advanced knowledge in Human Molecular Genetics and Molecular Biology. The teaching of human molecular genetics concerns the organization and expression of the human genome, molecular methods for the study of gene function and therapeutic approaches for the treatment of genetic diseases. In teaching biomedical biotechnologies, students will learn more about the main production techniques of microorganisms (prokaryotes and eukaryotes) and genetically modified organisms (invertebrates and mammals) for basic research, for the creation of animal disease models and for the production of recombinant proteins for industrial or therapeutic purposes.

Teaching Methods

The topics of the course will be explored in depth through lectures with extensive discussion of the topics based on scientific articles. As part of the teaching of biomedical biotechnology, educational laboratories will be set up for the in-depth study of molecular and cellular analysis techniques and, if possible, a guided visit to a laboratory/research center/biotechnological company will be organized accompanied by the teacher.

Recommended Reading/Bibliography

• T. STRACHAN, J. GOODSHIP. P. CHINNERT, Genetica & genomica, Zanichelli, 2016
• T. STRACHAN, A. P. READ, Genetica molecolare umana, Zanichelli, 2012 Selected articles and presentations, used during the lessons, will be available on AulaWeb at the end of each cycle of lessons dedicated to a topic of the program.

Teachers and Exam Board

The teachers for this course are:

• SONIA SCARFI'
• SILVIA VIAGGI
• EMANUELE BOSI The exam board consists of:
• EMANUELE BOSI (President)
• SONIA SCARFI' (President)
• SILVIA VIAGGI (President)

Lessons

The lessons will take place during the first semester. For details, consult the course schedule.

Exams

Assessment Methods

The assessment of the knowledge acquired will take place by asking the student to go into details of three topics covered during the course, with an evaluation of the level of knowledge, presentation and reasoning skills.

Further Information

Attendance at lessons is recommended.