Learning objectives
The student will acquire knowledge of the principles of biology and of the scientific methods necessary for understanding and mastering how the human body functions.
The student will acquire knowledge of genetics, will undertaand the importance of the evolutionary framework to understand the common principles that underly human and animal structure and function and they will be able to apply the scientific approach to psychobiological problems and to understand the, and succesfully communicate through, the scientific language.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
General biology and genetics, focusing especially on animals. With an evolutionary approach the student will learn the structure and function and mechanims forming the different levels of biological organization
Full programme
1.Biology as a science and the Theory of Evolution
2. The chemistry of life asn the origin of life on Earth
3. Cell biology: from prokariotes to eukariotes; cell energetics and metabolism; cellular reproduction
4. Sexual reproduction: meiosis, gametogenesis and the hormonal regulation of reproduction; evolution of sex and sexual reproduction
5. Genetics: Mendel, Morgan and the molecular basis of heredity. From gene to protein, the genetic code and the regulation of gene expression.
6. Behavioral biology and evolutionary psychobiology
Bibliography
James Morris, Hartl, Knoll, Lue, Michael- "Biologia. Come funziona la vita", Zanchelli Ed.
or
Solomon, Martin, Martin, Berg; "Fondamenti di Biologia", Edise Ed.
Teaching methods
Lectures will be delivered in presence (unless otherwise required by the University). through the online platform "Elly" the student will have access to lecture and extra material necessary for succesfully reach the learning objectives
Assessment methods and criteria
There will be optional written midterms and a mandatory final examination.
DSA/BSE students must contact center for support of students with disability, D.S.A and B.S.A (C.A.I. ; https://www.cai.unipr.it/it/student-con-dsa-e-con-bes/42/)
Other information
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