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Degree course in
Biotechnology
Università degli Studi di Parma
Department of Chemistry, Life Sciences and Environmental Sustainability

GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY
cod. 18332

Academic year 2010/11
2° year of course - Second semester
Professor
Massimiliano ZANIBONI
Academic discipline
Fisiologia (BIO/09)
Field
Attività formative affini o integrative
Type of training activity
Related/supplementary
32 hours
of face-to-face activities
4 credits
hub: PARMA
course unit
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Learning objectives

To provide knowledge of the mechamisms underlying eukaryotic cellular function, particularly for what concerns membrane excitability and integration processes, that allow different cell types to perform and coordinate specific functions.

Prerequisites

Basic notions of mathematics, physics and cell biology

Course unit content

1 Membrane transport mechanisms. 2 Diffusion law. 3 Membrane potential and electrical signals. 4 Cellular communication. 5 Neurons and synapses. 6 Sensory system. 7 Molecular mechanisms of cellular contraction.

Full programme

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Bibliography

Munaron L, Lovisolo D: FISIOLOGIA DELLA CELLULA. Bollati Boringhieri, 2003 (o edizione successiva)
Gussoni M, Monticelli G, Vezzoli A: DALLO STIMOLO ALLA SENSAZIONE. Casa Editrice Ambrosiana, 2006

Teaching methods

Oral teaching through PowerPoint presentations

Assessment methods and criteria

Final oral examination

Other information

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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