90171 - Biology and Genetics Lab-based Course (A)

Course contents

I laboratory: Eukaryotic cell cultures and their relevance in cell biology. Presentation, observation of cell cultures under the inverted microscope, counting cells by using the Neubauer chamber
II laboratory: Gene regulation in prokaryotic cells and epigenetic regulation in eukaryotic cells. Literature cases will be evaluated by small groups of students and discussed by the whole group
III laboratory: Regulation of eukaryotic cell transcription, mRNA maturation and translation, including miRNA and sRNA action. Literature cases will be evaluated by small groups of students and discussed by the whole group
IV laboratory: Regulation of cell cycle, cell death and differentiation. Literature cases will be evaluated by small groups of students and discussed by the whole group

Readings/Bibliography

The suggested books are the same as those suggested for the Course of Biology

Teaching methods

See "teaching tools"

Assessment methods

As far as the Biology Lab is concerned, students that had not participated to at least 3 out of 4 lab sessions will be allowed to give the oral exam only following a written test concerning the abilities that the students are expected to have acquired in the course.

Teaching tools

I laboratory: Presentation, observation of cell cultures under the inverted microscope, counting cells by using the Neubauer chamber
II, III and IV laboratory: Literature cases will be evaluated by small groups of students and discussed by the whole group

Office hours

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