Learning objectives
The course is designed to provide a presentation of the functions occurring in living organisms at a cellular and intercellular level, describing the mechanisms on which the functions of the eukaryotic cell are based. More specifically, the intention is to provide the quantitative bio-physical tools required in the study of general phenomena such as membrane transport, cell excitability and synaptic activities.
Prerequisites
Ideally, students should have attained passes in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry exams in the first course year.
Course unit content
1. Membrane transport <br />
2. The laws of diffusion <br />
3. Membrane potential and electric signals <br />
4. Cell communication <br />
5. Neurons and synapses <br />
6. Sensory systems <br />
7. Muscles and glands <br />
Full programme
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Bibliography
Munaron L, Lovisolo D.: FISIOLOGIA DELLA CELLULA. Bollati Boringhieri, 2003. <br />
E .D’Angelo, A Peres, “Fisiologia: Molecole, Cellule e Sistemi”, Vol I-II; EDI-ERMES, 2006. <br />
Teaching methods
Method of teaching: oral lessons <br />
Method of assessment: oral exam <br />
Assessment methods and criteria
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Other information
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