Laboratorio didattico: consolidamento delle conoscenze biologiche di base
A.Y. 2025/2026
Learning objectives
Undefined
Expected learning outcomes
Undefined
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Giudizio di approvazione
Assessment result: superato/non superato
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Course syllabus
Central dogma of biology
Prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms
Microscopy techniques
Models for studying biology (in vitro models: cell cultures and model organisms)
Macromolecules
Organisation of the eukaryotic cell
The cell membrane, transmembrane proteins, channels and receptors, transport proteins, membrane potential
Main cell organelles: ribosomes, mitochondria (hints at cell respiration) and nucleus
Endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi apparatus
Cytoskeleton
Nucleic acids: structure and function of DNA and RNA
DNA replication
Transcription
Translation
Epigenetics
Basic cellular and molecular biology techniques
Prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms
Microscopy techniques
Models for studying biology (in vitro models: cell cultures and model organisms)
Macromolecules
Organisation of the eukaryotic cell
The cell membrane, transmembrane proteins, channels and receptors, transport proteins, membrane potential
Main cell organelles: ribosomes, mitochondria (hints at cell respiration) and nucleus
Endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi apparatus
Cytoskeleton
Nucleic acids: structure and function of DNA and RNA
DNA replication
Transcription
Translation
Epigenetics
Basic cellular and molecular biology techniques
Prerequisites for admission
No prior knowledge is required
Teaching methods
Face-to-face lessons. Lessons will be interactive to encourage discussion and consolidation of the covered topics
Teaching Resources
1. Karp's CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
Gerald Karp
Pubblished by Wiley
2. MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF THE CELL
Bruce Alberts, Rebecca Heald, Alexander Johnson
Pubblished by WW Norton & Co
3. Becker- WORLD OF THE CELL
Jeffer Hardin, James P. Lodolce
Pubblished by Pearson
Gerald Karp
Pubblished by Wiley
2. MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF THE CELL
Bruce Alberts, Rebecca Heald, Alexander Johnson
Pubblished by WW Norton & Co
3. Becker- WORLD OF THE CELL
Jeffer Hardin, James P. Lodolce
Pubblished by Pearson
Assessment methods and Criteria
At the end of the course, a multiple-choice test will be conducted to assess the knowledge acquired. Assessment grade: passed/ failed
Professor(s)