Molecular and cellular microbiology
A.A. 2018/2019
Obiettivi formativi
The main aim of the course is to illustrate how to translate some molecular and cellular aspects of bacteria into biotechnological applications
Risultati apprendimento attesi
Non definiti
Periodo: Primo semestre
Modalità di valutazione: Esame
Giudizio di valutazione: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Corso singolo
Questo insegnamento non può essere seguito come corso singolo. Puoi trovare gli insegnamenti disponibili consultando il catalogo corsi singoli.
Programma e organizzazione didattica
Edizione unica
Responsabile
Programma
This course will deal with several biotechnological aspects of the molecular and cellular microbiology regarding: i) modern methods of genomics and functional genomics (e.g. DNA- and RNA-sequencing, metagenomics, transcriptomics, metatranscriptomics), ii) gene regulation at post-transcriptional level and gene silencing mediated by antisense oligomers, iii) phage therapy, iv) development of whole cell biosensors, v) anti-horizontal gene transfer mechanisms and their use for genome engineering.
Informazioni sul programma
Copies of the slides presented in class and library materials will be available in Ariel web site
Propedeuticità
Basic knowledge of microbiology, genetics and molecular biology
Prerequisiti
Have a good knowledge of molecular biology, genetics and microbiology. The purpose of the examination is to evaluate the acquisition by the student of the topics covered in the course and his ability to apply the gained knowledge. The methods of examination are assessed by a written test, consisting of some open-ended questions on topics covered in the course.
Metodi didattici
Teaching Mode: Traditional. Interactive lectures, supported by slides
Attendance: highly recommended
Attendance: highly recommended
Materiale di riferimento
Bibliographic references including relevant original articles will be provided during the course. The slides shown during the classes will be available on Ariel web site.
Docente/i
Ricevimento:
dal lunedì al venerdì ore 9-18, su appuntamento
on-line attraverso la piattaforma Teams