- Docente: Maria Chiara Pelleri
- Credits: 1
- Language: English
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: Single cycle degree programme (LMCU) in Medicine and Surgery (cod. 9210)
Learning outcomes
Summarize the principles and applications of relevant cellular, molecular and genetic techniques.
Course contents
Students have the chance to experience research first hand alongside experts in their fields. They utilize the main tools and techniques in molecular and cell biology including DNA extraction, cloning and sequencing. They can access the main biological databases for human research, design an experiment and discuss key steps, benefits and pitfalls in order to improve critical thinking skills.
Readings/Bibliography
Schemes and articles will be provided during the course.
Teaching methods
- Lab activities
- 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 of the integrated course.
Cellular Molecular Biology and Genetics (I.C.)
Cellular Biology and Genetics + lab: the final examination consists of an oral dissertation (two questions randomly selected) to assess achievement of the skills detailed in the learning outcomes. The student is asked to demonstrate skills in terms of synthesis, analysis and critical appraisal of the topics covered in the course.
Molecular Biology: discussion of issues and experimental findings presented throughout the course by the aid of computer assisted presentations.
The final mark will be determined as weighted average mark (weights are the relative course credits).
E.g.
Cellular Biology and Genetics + lab (7+1 credits): 27/30
Molecular Biology (2 credits): 30/30
Weighted average mark: (27*8)+(30*2) / 10 = 27.6
Final mark: 28/30
For more info: https://www.unibo.it/en/teaching/course-timetable-and-exams/about-exams
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 Maria Chiara Pelleri