Biomedical Sciences 1
A.Y. 2026/2027
Learning objectives
- to learn the molecular and biochemical mechanisms underlying basic life processes and their metabolic correlates
- to learn organic functions with a particular emphasis on the nervous system, their dynamic integration and the general control mechanisms in physiological conditions
- to learn the fundamental functional parameters in healthy conditions.
- to learn organic functions with a particular emphasis on the nervous system, their dynamic integration and the general control mechanisms in physiological conditions
- to learn the fundamental functional parameters in healthy conditions.
Expected learning outcomes
- The knowledge of molecular, metabolic and biochemical mechanisms supporting physiological functions
- The knowledge of the general principles of brain functioning and of its integration with other organs in physiological conditions
- The acquisition of the fundamental parameters n healthy conditions.
- The knowledge of the general principles of brain functioning and of its integration with other organs in physiological conditions
- The acquisition of the fundamental parameters n healthy conditions.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Prerequisites for admission
Fundamentals of physics and biology
Assessment methods and Criteria
Multiple choice written exam.
The results will be communicated by vweb
The results will be communicated by vweb
Physiology
Course syllabus
Physiology
Resting membrane potential, ionic channels, local passive properties and action potential
The synapse
Sensory systems
Neuromuscular transmission
Motor systems
Cerebellum and basal ganglia
Sleep and consciousness
Resting membrane potential, ionic channels, local passive properties and action potential
The synapse
Sensory systems
Neuromuscular transmission
Motor systems
Cerebellum and basal ganglia
Sleep and consciousness
Teaching methods
Lectures supported by powerpoint presentations.
Teaching Resources
Dee U. Silverthorn Fisiologia Umana: un approccio integrato. Ed. Pearson
Biochemistry
Course syllabus
Chemistry Review: Chemical bonds, properties of carbon, functional groups, isomerism.
Biochemistry:
Amino Acids and Proteins: structure and function. Enzymes: general properties, catalysis, kinetics and inhibition, regulation.
Carbohydrates: structure and function. Monosaccharides: classification and configuration; enantiomers and anomers. Disaccharides: the glycosidic bond. Polysaccharides: starch, cellulose, glycogen.
Lipids: structure and function. Saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. Triglycerides. Phospholipids. Steroids: structure and functions of cholesterol.
Nucleic Acids: nucleosides and nucleotides. Structure of ATP, acetyl-CoA, and selected adenine-containing coenzymes.
General Principles of Metabolism: catabolic and anabolic pathways. Fundamentals of thermodynamics. Principles of bioenergetics. Carbohydrate metabolism: cellular respiration, glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, oxidative phosphorylation, and lactic acid fermentation. Protein metabolism: the urea cycle, with an introduction to neurotransmitters and their biosynthesis. Lipid metabolism: triglyceride metabolism; metabolic fates of acetyl-CoA; β-oxidation; ketone bodies; fatty acid biosynthesis.
Biochemistry:
Amino Acids and Proteins: structure and function. Enzymes: general properties, catalysis, kinetics and inhibition, regulation.
Carbohydrates: structure and function. Monosaccharides: classification and configuration; enantiomers and anomers. Disaccharides: the glycosidic bond. Polysaccharides: starch, cellulose, glycogen.
Lipids: structure and function. Saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. Triglycerides. Phospholipids. Steroids: structure and functions of cholesterol.
Nucleic Acids: nucleosides and nucleotides. Structure of ATP, acetyl-CoA, and selected adenine-containing coenzymes.
General Principles of Metabolism: catabolic and anabolic pathways. Fundamentals of thermodynamics. Principles of bioenergetics. Carbohydrate metabolism: cellular respiration, glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, oxidative phosphorylation, and lactic acid fermentation. Protein metabolism: the urea cycle, with an introduction to neurotransmitters and their biosynthesis. Lipid metabolism: triglyceride metabolism; metabolic fates of acetyl-CoA; β-oxidation; ketone bodies; fatty acid biosynthesis.
Teaching methods
Lectures supported by powerpoint presentations.
Teaching Resources
Michele Samaja Rita Paroni Chimica e Biochimica. Per le lauree triennali dell'area biomedica ed Piccin
- Massimo Stefani Niccolò Taddei Chimica e Biochimica ed Zanichelli
- Massimo Stefani Niccolò Taddei Chimica e Biochimica ed Zanichelli
Modules or teaching units
Biochemistry
BIOS-07/A - Biochemistry - University credits: 2
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor:
Massimini Marcello
Physiology
BIOS-06/A - Physiology - University credits: 2
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor:
Ottria Roberta
Professor(s)