BIOTECHNOLOGY | University of Parma

Professor: Marta MARMIROLI
Academic discipline: Biologia applicata (BIO/13)
Field: Discipline biotecnologiche con finalità specifiche: biologiche e industriali
Type of training activity: Characterising

42 hours
of face-to-face activities

6 credits

hub: PARMA

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Learning objectives

To provide knowledge on plant metabolism and physiology, and to present case studies and examples of the application of knowledge to plant biotechnologies.

Prerequisites

Plant biology, genetics

Course unit content

Model organisms for biotechnologies - Arabidopsis thaliana L Heynn
In vitro culture and aseptic conditions
Micropropagation
Synthetic growth media for plants and plant hormones
Epigenetics
Somaclonal variation
Calluses culture
Somatic embryogenesis
DNA extraction from plant tissues, methods and examples
Quantification of DNA and RNA, methods and examples
Primers
PCR
Restriction enzymes
Gene cloning
Gene libraries
Basic concepts of human immune system
ELISA assays, applications
Preparation and culture of protoplasts
Haploid plants: androgenesis, ginogenesis
Ploidy: variation and phenotypic consequences, chimeric organisms
Triticaceae: T. aestivum and T. durum, evolution
Proteins of T. durum
Fruits without seeds, commercial fruits
Secondary metabolism in plants
Shikimic acid pathway
Basic concepts of human nerve system
Plant alcaloids: characterisation, utilisation
Morphine: biosynthetic pathway, actions on humans
Terpenes and carotenoids, examples
Isoprenoids, examples
Phenolic compounds, examples
Phytoalexins

Full programme

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Bibliography

material to be concerted with the lecturer

Teaching methods

The course involves frontal lectures with illustration of material taken from the international scientific literature.

Assessment methods and criteria

The oral examination requires two questions on topics from the course. One question is to verify the knowledge, and the second one verifies the ability in applying knowledge to practical cases. The exam also verifies the communicative ability of the student in presenting the topics with the appropriate language, and the learning ability.

Other information

The lecturer warmly advises to attend the frontal classes and practicals

2030 agenda goals for sustainable development

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Contacts

Toll-free number

800 904 084

Student registry office

T. +39 0521 905116
E. segreteria.scienze@unipr.it

Quality assurance office

Education manager
Elisabetta Davolio Marani
T. +39 0521 905613
Office E. didattica.scvsa@unipr
Manager E. elisabetta.davoliomarani@unipr.it

Course President

Prof Mariolina Gulli'
E. mariolina.gulli@unipr.it

Faculty advisor

Prof Giovanna Visioli
E. giovanna.visioli@unipr.it
Prof Benedetta Passeri
E. benedetta.passeri@unipr.it

Career guidance delegate

Prof Paola Goffrini
E. paola.goffrini@unipr.it

Erasmus delegates

Prof Elena Maestri
E. elena.maestri@unipr.it

Quality assurance manager

Prof. Mario Veneziani
E. mario.veneziani@unipr.it

Internships

Prof. Mariolina Gullì
E. mariolina.gulli@unipr.it

Tutor students

Ms Beatrice Giardina
E. beatrice.giardina@studenti.unipr.it

Ms Sophia Luche
E. sophia.luche@unipr.it

APPLIED BIOTECHNOLOGY cod. 1004364