Learning objectives
The main purpose of this integrated course is to stimulate the interest for biological topics trough the scientific hypothetic-deductive logic thinking. For this reason the full understanding of all the subjects is obtained by the study of the experiments by which the major discoveries have been obtained and
allowed the development of theories. This is pivotal to improve the ability of the students to observe , make hypotheses and planning experiments to
test the hypothesis. This will also increase the student capacity to communicate and use the acquired knowledge of the main processes that govern the the flow of genetic information.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
The course aims to provide basic knowledge of the mechanisms governing the transmission of genetic information and the regulation of gene expression in living organisms. The emphasis is placed on developing the scientific method and learning the techniques that can be used to measure and verify a certain phenomenon. The theory of evolution as the unifying principle of the biological sciences is the interpretive key to the understanding of the levels of biological organization (from molecular mechanisms down to the biological basis of the behavior of living organisms). Therefore the topics of the course, which include the molecular basis of life, cell biology and hints of genetics, are approached on the basis of the application of the experimental method in light of the knowledge of the mechanisms driving biological evolution. This type of curriculum is designed to provide the biomedical laboratory technician graduate with the theoretical knowledge and experimental techniques adopted for the study of the mechanisms underlying the regulation of the flow of genetic information and its application to the diagnosis and treatment of human diseases.
Full programme
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Bibliography
Suggested texbooks are reported into the Syllabus of each didactical unit of the integrated course.
Teaching methods
The course will be held on-site and will make use of powerpoint presentation, cartoon animation and video aimed at supporting the that the comprehension of molecular interaction underlying the processes of replication, transcription and translation. During the lectures, students will be solicited to intervene constructively and interactively. The material presented during the lecture will be made available to students on the Elly platform.
Assessment methods and criteria
The assessment for grading will take into account the degree of knowledge of the topics and the skill and the fluency of the student to expose and discuss them, in addition to the student's ability to logically think, and to adopt the proper scientific language. Students with DSA/BSE should contact the office for disability and inclusion in advance.
Other information
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