Learning objectives
The course is structured so as to provide students with fondamentals on structure and function of the cell and its components, modes of reproduction of organisms, and evolution in general. These notions are basilar to the full comprehension of the organic world and understanding of topics of more advaced courses.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
Living organisms: basic concepts and components (proteins, lipids, glucids and nucleic acids)
- Viruses e Bacteria
- Structure, function and evolution of the eukariotic cell and its components
- Asexual and sexual reproduction (mitosis ans meiosis)
- Gametogenesys and fertilization
Full programme
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Bibliography
- Solomon et al. : Elementi di Biologia (EdiSES)
- Campbell : Principi di Biologia (Zanichelli)
Teaching methods
oral lessons with powerpoint slides
Assessment methods and criteria
written examination (quizzes)
Other information
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