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Teacher Allison Piovesan
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Credits 1
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Teaching Mode Traditional lectures
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Language Italian
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Campus of Ravenna
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Degree Programme Single cycle degree programme (LMCU) in Medicine and Surgery (cod. 5708)
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Course Timetable from Mar 28, 2022 to May 24, 2022
SDGs
This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.
Academic Year 2021/2022
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, the student has experienced the main methods of cell biology and general and molecular genetics applied to biomedical sciences. In particular, it knows the fields of application and the limits of the main techniques used in cell biology, with particular attention to cell cultures, biotechnologies and the use of transgenic animals. He has learned to recognise the elements of a gene in a real DNA sequence, is able to consult the major online molecular genetic banks; he has performed a simple DNA extraction, and has discussed the rational basis of the method; he has designed an experiment of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to amplify DNA. He has learned to reconstruct the path from experimental data to building current biomedical knowledge to evaluate the methodological aspects of knowledge by taking a critical approach to the study.
Readings/Bibliography
Schemes and articles from medical journals provided by the teachers.
Teaching methods
- Activities in lab.
- Virtual experiences, video, teamwork.
- Discussion of some topics.
Assessment methods
Discussion at the end of each activity. Lab activities can be used by teachers to enhance intended learning outcomes.
Teaching tools
- Slides with images and schemes.
- Databases and tutorials available online and analysis softwares.
- Selection of scientific articles.Office hours
See the website of Allison Piovesan
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