Chemistry and biochemistry, biology and genetics 1Module Biology and genetics
Academic Year 2023/2024 - Teacher: ROSALIA BATTAGLIAExpected Learning Outcomes
The course of Biology and Genetics aims to provide students of the Bachelor's Degree programme in Nursing with an integrated view of the structure and functions of the cell and living organisms with particular attention to the elementary biological units and the basic cellular mechanisms of living organisms, to the organization of genetic information, its transmission and expression in eukaryotic cells.
Course Structure
Frontal lessons.
Should teaching be carried out in mixed mode or remotely, it may be necessary to introduce changes concerning previous statements, in line with the programme planned and outlined in the syllabus.
Required Prerequisites
General knowledge of the structure and function of the main biological macromolecules and cellular metabolism.
Useful
Attendance of Lessons
Detailed Course Content
1. Introduction to the course: the eukaryotic and prokaryotic cell;
2. Organic macromolecules: proteins;
3. Organic macromolecules: nucleic acids;
4. DNA, chromatin and chromosomes;
5. Structure and function of genes;
6. Transcription in eukaryotes and prokaryotes;
7. Translation in eukaryotes and prokaryotes;
8. DNA duplication in eukaryotes and prokaryotes;
9. Mitosis and Meiosis;
10. Point mutations and Chromosomal Aberrations;
11. The Cell Membrane: structure and transport mechanisms;
12. Oncogenes, Oncosuppressants and Cancer;
13. Outlines of Mendelian and human genetics
Textbook Information
Biologia e Genetica. G. De Leo, S. Fasano, E. Ginelli. Ed. EdiSES.
(The most recent edition)
Course Planning
| Subjects | Text References | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Macromolecole biologiche | Testo 1 Cap. 1 |
| 2 | 2. Cellule Eucariotiche e Procariotiche | Testo 1 Cap. 2 |
| 3 | 3. DNA, cromatina e cromosomi | Testo 1 Cap. 4 |
| 4 | 4. Struttura e funzione dei geni | Testo 1 Cap. 4 |
| 5 | 5. Trascrizione negli eucarioti e nei procarioti | Testo 1 Cap. 4 |
| 6 | 6. Traduzione negli eucarioti e nei procarioti | Testo 1 Cap. 4 |
| 7 | 7. Duplicazione del DNA negli eucarioti e nei procarioti | Testo 1 Cap. 4 |
| 8 | 8. Ciclo cellulare - Mitosi e Meiosi | Testo 1 Cap. 7 |
| 9 | 9. Mutazioni puntiformi e Aberrazioni Cromosomiche | Testo 1 Cap. 9 |
| 10 | 10. La Membrana Cellulare e meccanismi di trasporto | Testo 1 Cap. 6 |
| 11 | 11. Genetica generale | Testo 1 Cap. 10 |
Learning Assessment
Learning Assessment Procedures
To guarantee equal opportunities and in compliance with current laws, students can request a meeting in order to plan any compensatory and/or dispensatory measure, according to educational goals and specific needs. In this case, it is advisable to contact the CInAP (Centre for Active and Participated Integration - Services for Disabilities and/or SLD) professor of the Department where the Degree Course is included.
Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises
Gene mutations
Aneuploidies
The genetic code
Synthesis and maturation of mRNA
Translation
Cell membranes and transport mechanisms