NUTRITIONAL GENETICS AND EPIGENETICS
GENETICA ED EPIGENETICA DELLA NUTRIZIONE
| A.Y. | Credits |
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| 2022/2023 | 6 |
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| Stefano Amatori | Tuesday from 12:00 to 13:00 (mon-thu from 9:00 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 17:00 by Zoom - please contact the teacher directly to schedule an appointment) |
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Course partially taught in a foreign language
English
This course is taught partially in Italian and partially in a foreign language. 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 objective of the Nutritional Genetics and Epigenetics course is to introduce the student to the fundamentals of genetics and epigenetics and to their interactions with food. Students will acquire information concerning the principles of genetics, from the structure of the genome to the mutations responsible for specific genetic pathologies, focusing in particular on those associated with feeding and metabolism. Attention will be pointed also to epigenetics mechanisms and to the associated gene expression variations. Additionally, the role of epigenetics in nutrition-related pathologies and in mediating the effects of the diet on aging will be analyzed.
Program
Principles of genetics
- The human genome, genes and chromosomes
- From Mendel to post-genomics
- Types of mutations
Principles of epigenetics and gene expression regulation
- Gene expression regulation
- DNA methylation
- Histone post-translational modifications
Nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics
- Relation between polymorphisms and nutrition
- Nutraceuticals and epigenetics
- Genetic basis of intolerances
- Nutrients and gene expression in development
- Calorie restriction and epigenetics
- Diet, epigenetics and aging
Bridging Courses
None.
Learning Achievements (Dublin Descriptors)
Knowledge and understanding - Acquisition of the tools to understand the fundamentals of genetics and epigenetics. Ability to use the language of their specific discipline.
Applying knowledge and understanding - Ability to recognize and apply the cognitive tools and the rigorous approach of nutritional genetics and epigenetics as rational of any activity related directly and indirectly to health protection.
Independence of judgment - Being able to learn and independently evaluate the results of investigations directed to the study of the interactions between genetics, epigenetics and nutrition.
Communicative skills- Ability to explain, in a simple, immediate and exhaustive manner the acquired knowledge and to interface with future professional roles (nutritionists, researchers, students, health workers).
Learning ability - Upgrade capabilities through consultation of the scientific literature related to the discipline. Ability to participate, using the knowledge gained in the course, to the continuous updating initiatives of the professional field.
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
Teaching, Attendance, Course Books and Assessment
- Teaching
The course will take place through lectures in which the teacher exposes, through visual aids (slides), the fundamental notions and provides practical examples to facilitate understanding. The teacher will try to involve students during the teaching activity also in order to verify the effectiveness of the tools used and the understanding of the topics covered.
- Attendance
There are no attendance obligations but attendance at the course is strongly recommended.
- Course books
Teaching material produced by the teacher will be made available to students during the course.
- Assessment
In order to verify the preparation at the end of the course, the student will have to take an oral test aimed at verifying the understanding of the main aspects concerning genetics, epigenetics and their interactions with nutrients. The critical processing capacity of the topics covered during the course and the quality of the student's oral presentation will also be assessed.
- 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
Non-attending students will use the materials (slides) produced by the teacher to complete their preparation. If necessary, the teacher can be contacted for further information.
- Attendance
There are no attendance obligations but attendance at the course is strongly recommended.
- Course books
Teaching material produced by the teacher will be made available to students during the course.
- Assessment
In order to verify the preparation at the end of the course, the student will have to take an oral test aimed at verifying the understanding of the main aspects concerning genetics, epigenetics and their interactions with nutrients. The critical processing capacity of the topics covered during the course and the quality of the student's oral presentation will also be assessed.
- 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.
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