| First cycle degree courses | Second cycle degree courses | Single cycle degree courses |
| School of Psychology | ||
| COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY AND PSYCHOBIOLOGY | ||
Course unit
APPLIED BIOLOGY
PSN1029563, A.A. 2017/18
Information concerning the students who enrolled in A.Y. 2017/18
APPLIED BIOLOGY
PSN1029563, A.A. 2017/18
Information concerning the students who enrolled in A.Y. 2017/18
Information on the course unit
| Degree course |
First cycle degree in COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY AND PSYCHOBIOLOGY PS1082, Degree course structure A.Y. 2015/16, A.Y. 2017/18 |
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| Number of ECTS credits allocated | 6.0 | |
| Type of assessment | Mark | |
| Course unit English denomination | APPLIED BIOLOGY | |
| Department of reference | Department of General Psychology | |
| Mandatory attendance | No | |
| Language of instruction | Italian | |
| Branch | PADOVA | |
| Single Course unit | The Course unit can be attended under the option Single Course unit attendance | |
| Optional Course unit | The Course unit can be chosen as Optional Course unit |
Lecturers
| Teacher in charge | NATASCIA TISO | BIO/18 |
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ECTS: details
| Type | Scientific-Disciplinary Sector | Credits allocated | |
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| Basic courses | BIO/13 | Applied Biology | 6.0 |
Mode of delivery (when and how)
| Period | First semester |
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| Year | 1st Year |
| Teaching method | frontal |
Organisation of didactics
| Type of hours | Credits | Hours of teaching |
Hours of Individual study |
Shifts |
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| Lecture | 6.0 | 42 | 108.0 | No turn |
| Prerequisites: | The course requires basic knowledge of chemistry and biology as specified in the entry requirements. |
| Target skills and knowledge: | The course is proposed as an incentive and guide for learning the basics of biology, with particular reference to the cell biology. Such knowledge is necessary for an understanding of the topics in the Psychobiology and Genetics courses. |
| Examination methods: | Written (PC-based), with multiple-choice questions. |
| Assessment criteria: | The evaluation criteria are designed to ensure that the student has consolidated the knowledge of the topics covered during the course, the terminology and the possible applications. In addition, these criteria will evaluate the student's ability to operate the connections among different topics. |
| Course unit contents: | General considerations on living organisms. Molecules and macromolecules of biological interest. The cell: morphology, organization, physiology and metabolism. Protein synthesis and its meaning. Types of cell division. Mendel and the gene idea. The chromosomal and molecular basis of heredity. |
| Planned learning activities and teaching methods: | The teacher will expose the subjects taking care to emphasize and clarify essential aspects and mutual connections. Active role of the students is encouraged during the course. |
| Additional notes about suggested reading: | The audio-visual material projected during the lectures will be available on the E-learning platform from the day of the lesson. For info on materials and examination in English, please contact the course teacher.
The reference textbook is "Sadava, Hillis: Life: the Science of Biology". Students still having the textbook "Campbell, Reece: Biology" may, however, keep the old textbook. |
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