Genetics, Cellular and Molecular Biology
A.Y. 2026/2027
Learning objectives
The course introduces the fundamentals concepts in Cellular Biology, Molecular Biology, and Genetics.
Expected learning outcomes
Students will acquire an operative understanding on genetics, cellular, and molecular biology fundamentals and in order to be able to apply the knowledge acquired to the interpretation of the results of the bioinformatic analysis of biomolecular data.
Lesson period: First 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
Course syllabus
Cellular Biology
1: Outer cellular structures: Biological membranes, cell walls and flagella
2: Cell biology of Anabolism: The Nucleus, the Endoplasmic Reticulum and the Golgi apparatus
3: Cell biology of Catabolism: The endo-lysosomal system and autophagy
4: Cellular energy and detox: Mitochondria, Chloroplasts and Peroxisomes
5: Intracellular logistics: The cytoskeletons, transport routes and motor systems
6: Elements of multicellular organization: From biofilms to cell specialization, cell-cell communication and stem cells
7: The cell in time: Cell cycles, cell death and senescence
8: Organelles and disease + Wrap up and synthesis
Genetics
DNA, Genes and Chromosomes
Cellular Reproduction. Mitosis and Meiosis.
Mendelian Genetics I
Mendelian Genetics II
Extensions of and Deviations from basic Mendelian Principles
Epistasis
Sex Determination, Sex-linked Traits and Chromosome Theory of Inheritance
Human Genetics
Genetic Mapping in Eukaryotes
DNA Mutation
Cytogenetics and Chromosome Variation
Genetics of Cancer
Population Genetics
Evolutionary Genetics
Molecular Biology
1- Genes and genome
2- DNA replication
3- Repair Mechanisms
4- Transcriptional regulation in procaryotes
5-Transcriptional regulation in eukaryotes
6- Splicing mechanisms
7- mRNA processing
8- Translation and translational regulation
9- Post- translational regulation
10- Molecular mechanisms of cell-cycle
11- ncRNA
12- Methods- plasmids and cloning
13- Methods- Northern, Southern, Western, PCR
14- Methods- DNA insertion in cell culture and different animal modes
1: Outer cellular structures: Biological membranes, cell walls and flagella
2: Cell biology of Anabolism: The Nucleus, the Endoplasmic Reticulum and the Golgi apparatus
3: Cell biology of Catabolism: The endo-lysosomal system and autophagy
4: Cellular energy and detox: Mitochondria, Chloroplasts and Peroxisomes
5: Intracellular logistics: The cytoskeletons, transport routes and motor systems
6: Elements of multicellular organization: From biofilms to cell specialization, cell-cell communication and stem cells
7: The cell in time: Cell cycles, cell death and senescence
8: Organelles and disease + Wrap up and synthesis
Genetics
DNA, Genes and Chromosomes
Cellular Reproduction. Mitosis and Meiosis.
Mendelian Genetics I
Mendelian Genetics II
Extensions of and Deviations from basic Mendelian Principles
Epistasis
Sex Determination, Sex-linked Traits and Chromosome Theory of Inheritance
Human Genetics
Genetic Mapping in Eukaryotes
DNA Mutation
Cytogenetics and Chromosome Variation
Genetics of Cancer
Population Genetics
Evolutionary Genetics
Molecular Biology
1- Genes and genome
2- DNA replication
3- Repair Mechanisms
4- Transcriptional regulation in procaryotes
5-Transcriptional regulation in eukaryotes
6- Splicing mechanisms
7- mRNA processing
8- Translation and translational regulation
9- Post- translational regulation
10- Molecular mechanisms of cell-cycle
11- ncRNA
12- Methods- plasmids and cloning
13- Methods- Northern, Southern, Western, PCR
14- Methods- DNA insertion in cell culture and different animal modes
Prerequisites for admission
None
Teaching methods
Lectures and active learning activities using interactive digital tools.
Teaching Resources
The presentations used during the lectures will be made available to students.
Instructors will recommend reference textbooks covering the topics addressed in the lectures.
Instructors will recommend reference textbooks covering the topics addressed in the lectures.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Oral examination. Students will be assessed on their knowledge and understanding of the topics covered, the quality of their presentation, and their ability to use appropriate specialist terminology.
BIOS-04/A - Comparative Anatomy, Cell Biology and Developmental Biology - University credits: 1
BIOS-08/A - Molecular Biology - University credits: 5
BIOS-10/A - Cellular and Experimental Biology - University credits: 1
BIOS-14/A - Genetics - University credits: 5
BIOS-08/A - Molecular Biology - University credits: 5
BIOS-10/A - Cellular and Experimental Biology - University credits: 1
BIOS-14/A - Genetics - University credits: 5
Lectures: 96 hours
Professor(s)
Reception:
Every day (date and time to be arranged via email with the professor)