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Course unit
EXPERIMENTAL MODELS IN VIVO AND VITRO
MEP3052686, A.A. 2017/18
Information concerning the students who enrolled in A.Y. 2016/17
ECTS: details
Type |
Scientific-Disciplinary Sector |
Credits allocated |
Core courses |
BIO/16 |
Human Anatomy |
2.0 |
Core courses |
BIO/17 |
Histology |
4.0 |
Mode of delivery (when and how)
Period |
First semester |
Year |
2nd Year |
Teaching method |
frontal |
Organisation of didactics
Type of hours |
Credits |
Hours of teaching |
Hours of Individual study |
Shifts |
Lecture |
6.0 |
48 |
102.0 |
No turn |
Start of activities |
02/10/2017 |
End of activities |
19/01/2018 |
Examination board
Board |
From |
To |
Members of the board |
5 Commissione 2017/18 curriculum Medical Biotechnologies |
01/10/2017 |
30/09/2018 |
DUPONT
SIRIO
(Presidente)
TREVISAN
MARTA
(Membro Effettivo)
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Prerequisites:
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Master-thesis level knowledge of molecular and cell biology, microbiology; basic notions in mouse transgenesis. |
Target skills and knowledge:
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The course will focus on the discussion and analysis of available experimental model systems used in medical and biological research, including cell cultures (primary, immortalized), organoids, animal models. The course entails a series of seminars from researchers working on different model systems, and a journal-club activity where students will be asked to critically dissect the pros and cons of available experimental models. |
Examination methods:
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The course is being completely updated and will be held by new teachers; final examination will be likely based on a written essay and on public discussion of this essay together with the teachers and the class. |
Assessment criteria:
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The final evaluation will take into account the ability od the student to understand the usefulness and limitations of any given experimental model, and to critically assess the advantages and disadvantages associated to the use of that experimental model system. |
Course unit contents:
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The course will focus on the discussion and analysis of available experimental model systems used in medical and biological research, including cell cultures (primary, immortalized), organoids, animal models. The course entails a series of seminars from researchers working on different model systems, and a journal-club activity where students will be asked to critically dissect the pros and cons of available experimental models. A more detailed program will be available at the beginning of the course. |
Planned learning activities and teaching methods:
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The course will entail a series of introductory lessons, followed by a series of seminars and journal club activities. |
Additional notes about suggested reading:
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Slides, reviews and articles will be made available to students through the web (moodle). |
Textbooks (and optional supplementary readings) |
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