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Course unit
APPLIED BIOLOGY
PSN1029563, A.A. 2017/18
Information concerning the students who enrolled in A.Y. 2017/18
ECTS: details
Type |
Scientific-Disciplinary Sector |
Credits allocated |
Basic courses |
BIO/13 |
Applied Biology |
6.0 |
Mode of delivery (when and how)
Period |
First semester |
Year |
1st Year |
Teaching method |
frontal |
Organisation of didactics
Type of hours |
Credits |
Hours of teaching |
Hours of Individual study |
Shifts |
Lecture |
6.0 |
42 |
108.0 |
No turn |
Start of activities |
02/10/2017 |
End of activities |
12/01/2018 |
Examination board
Board |
From |
To |
Members of the board |
5 2017-1 |
01/10/2017 |
30/09/2018 |
TISO
NATASCIA
(Presidente)
ARGENTON
FRANCESCO
(Membro Effettivo)
GIULIODORI
ALICE
(Membro Effettivo)
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Prerequisites:
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The course requires basic knowledge of chemistry and biology as specified in the entry requirements. |
Target skills and knowledge:
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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:
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Written (PC-based), with multiple-choice questions. |
Assessment criteria:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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. |
Textbooks (and optional supplementary readings) |
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Sadava, Hillis, Elementi di biologia e genetica. Modena - Italia: Zanichelli, 2015. Libro + risorse web /// 4a edizione italiana sulla 10a americana
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Campbell, Reece, Biologia e genetica. Torino, Milano - Italia: Pearson, 2015. Libro + MyLab + eText /// 10a edizione italiana sulla 10a americana
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Sadava, Hillis, Life: the Science of Biology. MA - USA: Sinauer Associates, Inc., 2014. 10th edition
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Campbell, Reece, Biology. USA: Pearson, 2014. 10th edition
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