Academic year2016/17
CourseDENTISTRY AND DENTAL PROSTHODONTICS
Code238EE
Credits7
PeriodSemester 1
LanguageItalian
| Modules | Area | Type | Hours | Teacher(s) |
| BIOLOGIA APPLICATA | BIO/13 | LEZIONI | 70 | |
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Knowledge
The student who completes the course successfully will be able to demonstrate a solid knowledge of structure, organization and function of cell and living organisms with particular regards to prokariotes and eukariotes. The student will acquire knowledge of the mechanisms of cell proliferation and differentiation as well as biogenesis, structure and function of cell organelles. He or she will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the basic mechanisms of DNA replication and flow and regulation of gene expression. Lastly , the student will be aware of the possibility of application of the basic and modern technologies for the study of problems of cell and molecular biology.
Assessment criteria of knowledge
The student will be assessed on his/her demonstrated ability to discuss the main course contents using the appropriate terminology. In the written exam (2-3 hours, 8-12 open questions), the student must demonstrate his/her knowledge of the course topics and to organise an effective and correctly written reply using appropriate scientific language.
Methods:
- Final written exam
- Periodic written tests
Teaching methods
Delivery: face to face
Learning activities:
- attending lectures
- participation in seminar
- participation in discussions
- individual study
Attendance: Mandatory
Teaching methods:
- Lectures
- Seminar
- laboratory
- Other
Syllabus
The cell Theory. The macromolecules of the Cell. Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells. Virus, viroids, and Prions. Structure, function, and chemistry of membranes. Transport across membranes. Chemotrophic energy Metabolism. Aerobic respiration. The mitochondrion. Electron flow from Coenzymes to oxygen. The endomembrane system and Peroxisomes. Signal transduction mechanisms: messangers and receptors. Cytoskeletal systems. DNA structure and nucleus. The cell cycle, DNA replication, mitosis. Sexual reproduction, meiosis. Gene expression, transcription, protein synthesis. The regulation of gene expression.Gene mutations.
Bibliography
Recommended reading includes:
Hardin et al. BECKER Il mondo della cellula. Pearson
Karp et al. Biologia cellulare e molecolare. EdiSes
Alberts et al. L'essenziale di Biologia molecolare della cellula . Zanichelli
Updated: 14/11/2016 17:27
