| First cycle degree courses | Second cycle degree courses | Single cycle degree courses |
| School of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine | ||
| BIOTECHNOLOGIES FOR FOOD SCIENCE | ||
Course unit
TRACEABILITY TOOLS FOR SPECIES AUTHENTICATION
AVP5073338, A.A. 2018/19
Information concerning the students who enrolled in A.Y. 2018/19
TRACEABILITY TOOLS FOR SPECIES AUTHENTICATION
AVP5073338, A.A. 2018/19
Information concerning the students who enrolled in A.Y. 2018/19
Information on the course unit
| Degree course |
Second cycle degree in BIOTECHNOLOGIES FOR FOOD SCIENCE IF0362, Degree course structure A.Y. 2017/18, A.Y. 2018/19 |
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| Degree course track | BIOTECHNOLOGIES FOR FOOD SCIENCE [002LE] | |
| Number of ECTS credits allocated | 8.0 | |
| Type of assessment | Mark | |
| Course unit English denomination | TRACEABILITY TOOLS FOR SPECIES AUTHENTICATION | |
| Department of reference | Department of Comparative Biomedicine and Food Science | |
| Mandatory attendance | No | |
| Language of instruction | English | |
| Branch | LEGNARO (PD) | |
| 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 | Teacher in charge not defined yet. | ||
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| Other lecturers | MARTINO CASSANDRO | AGR/17 | |
ECTS: details
| Type | Scientific-Disciplinary Sector | Credits allocated | |
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| Core courses | AGR/07 | Agrarian Genetics | 8.0 |
Course unit organization
| Period | Second semester |
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| Year | 1st Year |
| Teaching method | frontal |
| Type of hours | Credits | Teaching hours |
Hours of Individual study |
Shifts |
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| Practice | 3.0 | 24 | 51.0 | No turn |
| Laboratory | 1.0 | 8 | 17.0 | No turn |
| Lecture | 4.0 | 32 | 68.0 | No turn |
| Prerequisites: | The student needs to know the basic aspects of genomics, with particular reference to the analysis of DNA polymorphisms using molecular markers.
Propedeuticità: None |
| Target skills and knowledge: | Acquire a theoretical and technical knowledge on applied genomics and biotechnologies for the implementation and correct interpretation of molecular tools for marker-assisted selection and diagnostic assays useful for the genetic identification of species, plant varieties, animal breeds and individuals, including the genetic traceability of their food derivatives. |
| Examination methods: | To be defined |
| Assessment criteria: | The student will be evaluated on the basis of theoretical knowledge on structural analysis of genomic DNA, and the ability to use this knowledge to implement diagnostic assays aimed at the genetic traceability of agro-food products of animal and plant origin. |
| Course unit contents: | Genomics applied to marker-assisted selection (MAS) for the breeding of crop species. Genetic-molecular identification of species by DNA profiling with PCR-derived markers (SSR, SNP), and cpDNA and mtDNA barcoding; determination of genetic diversity, similarity and identity statistics, genetic differentiation and gene flow, genetic distance parameters, estimates of homozygosity and heterozygosity useful for the genetic characterization and identification of plant cultivars (hybrids, pure lines, and clones), and animal races and breeds; implementation of molecular diagnostic assays for the genetic traceability of agri-food products by means of DNA fingerprinting, SSR genotyping and SNP haplotyping.
Genetically modified organisms (GMO). Methods of genetic transformation of plants and animals. Analysis of GMOs and traceability of their food derivatives by using Real-Time PCR assays. Legal aspects related to the production of GM plants and animals, and to the commercialization of GMO-derived products. |
| Planned learning activities and teaching methods: | The course includes:
lectures/practice = 64 hours |
| Additional notes about suggested reading: | The materials used for lessons and practice (powerpoint presentations and scientific publications) will be made available on request. |
| Textbooks (and optional supplementary readings) |
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