ANIMAL BIOLOGY
BIOLOGIA ANIMALE
| A.Y. | Credits |
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| 2018/2019 | 6 |
| Lecturer | Office hours for students | |
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| Barbara Canonico |
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Course with optional materials in a foreign language
English
This course is entirely taught in Italian. Study materials can be provided in the foreign language and the final exam can be taken in the foreign language. |
Assigned to the Degree Course
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Learning Objectives
The course aims to provide the basic knowledge in animal biology with particular regard to the composition, structure and function of the eukaryotic cell, the fundamental cell organelles, the genetic information transfer mechanisms. Such a course would also provide students, references to the scientific method which led to the understanding of the structures and mechanisms described.
Program
Scientific Method.
Characterization of living organisms. Introduction to the cells and differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
The chemical components of cells: small and macromolecules into the cell.
Structure and function of proteins.
The activity regulating proteins.
chemical composition, structure and replication of DNA.
From DNA to proteins.
chemical composition and structure of RNA.
From DNA to RNA.
From RNA to proteins.
The control of gene expression.
The structure of membranes: the lipid bilayer and membrane proteins.
The transport across cell membranes: the principles, transporters and their functions, ion channels and membrane potential.
intracellular compartments and transport of proteins.
The sorting of proteins.
Endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, lysosomes, peroxisomes and mitochondria. mitochondrial contribution in the apoptotic process
Vesicular transport.
The secretory pathways. Phagocytosis, endocytosis, exocytosis, pinocytosis.
Cell signaling.
The general principles of cell signaling. Receptors. Intercellular communication.
The cytoskeleton. Intermediate filaments. Microtubules. Actin filaments.
cell cycle. The cell cycle control system. Mitosis and meiosis.
The extracellular matrix and cell adhesion.
Learning Achievements (Dublin Descriptors)
In accordance with the Dublin Descriptors, at the end of the course and passing the exam, the student must demonstrate knowledge of the general problems of animal Biology: understanding the structure and the basic mechanisms of cell functioning, essential for subsequent areas on nutrition and food. Finally, the student must know how to expose shew with properties of language and appropriate terminology acquired knowledge and ability to analyze and discuss simple laboratory experiments.
Teaching Material
The teaching material prepared by the lecturer in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the lecturer specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it
Supporting Activities
Any practical exercises to be agreed with the students
Teaching, Attendance, Course Books and Assessment
- Teaching
Lectures, any practical exercises will be agreed with the students
- Attendance
Good knowledge of English
- Course books
B. Lewin, L. Cassimeris, V. R. Lingappa, G. Plopper. Cellule, Zanichelli; B. Alberts, A. Johnson, J. Lewis, M. Raff, K. Roberts, P. Walter. L’essenziale di biologia molecolare della cellula, Zanichelli
- Assessment
Oral examination
- Disabilità e DSA
Le studentesse e gli studenti che hanno registrato la certificazione di disabilità o la certificazione di DSA presso l'Ufficio Inclusione e diritto allo studio, possono chiedere di utilizzare le mappe concettuali (per parole chiave) durante la prova di esame.
A tal fine, è necessario inviare le mappe, due settimane prima dell’appello di esame, alla o al docente del corso, che ne verificherà la coerenza con le indicazioni delle linee guida di ateneo e potrà chiederne la modifica.
Additional Information for Non-Attending Students
- Teaching
Understanding of the English language. Recommended consulting power point lessons
- Attendance
Understanding of the English language. Recommended consulting power point lessons
- Course books
B. Lewin, L. Cassimeris, V. R. Lingappa, G. Plopper. Cellule, Zanichelli; B. Alberts, A. Johnson, J. Lewis, M. Raff, K. Roberts, P. Walter. L’essenziale di biologia molecolare della cellula, Zanichelli
Notes
The teacher will share the power point lessons
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