OST02A - BIOLOGIA APPLICATA

courses

ID:

OST02A

Duration (hours):

20

CFU:

SSD:

BIOLOGIA APPLICATA

Located in:

CHIETI

Url:

Course Details:

OSTEOPATHY/CORSO GENERICO Year: 1

Year:

2025

Course Catalogue:

https://unich.coursecatalogue.cineca.it/af/2025?co...

Date/time interval

Primo Semestre (07/10/2025 - 31/01/2026)

Course Objectives

a) To foster critical thinking and scientific discussion, through the analysis of key experiments that have shaped the fields of biology and genetics. b) To provide an integrated and non-dogmatic view of living organisms, highlighting the shared morphological and functional features — from viruses to humans — as well as their interactions and complementarities. c) To introduce the main techniques in biology and genetics currently used in clinical practice and molecular diagnostics for orthopedic science

Course Prerequisites

As per the university's academic regulations

Teaching Methods

Teaching Methods: Compulsory lectures integrated with interactive moments, including in-class discussions on the topics covered. Learning Materials: Didactic materials, including lecture slides, will be provided by Dr. Mandatori.

Assessment Methods

Oral Exam The outcome of the exam is assessed based on the achievement of the specific learning objectives. At the end of the exam, a grade is assigned, summarized using the following scale out of thirty: A) Excellent knowledge and understanding of the topics, ability to reason and logically integrate acquired knowledge, and its application in a clinical context. Grade: 30/30. If the student also demonstrates autonomy of judgment and excellent communication skills, honors will be awarded. B) Good knowledge and understanding of the topics, with minor inaccuracies, and good ability to logically integrate, exercise judgment, and apply knowledge to clinical practice. Grade: 27–29/30. C) Adequate knowledge and understanding of the topics, though with some gaps in the ability to integrate and apply knowledge. Grade: 24–26/30. D) Sufficient knowledge and understanding of the topics, although some gaps are present, reflected in a limited ability to integrate and apply concepts. Grade: 21–23/30. E) Knowledge and understanding of the topics with evident gaps. Minimal integrative and applicative abilities of the concepts learned. Grade: 18–20/30. F) Knowledge and understanding of the topics with significant and evident gaps, accompanied by poor integrative and applicative abilities. Grade: Failed.

Texts

Solomon et al, Fondamenti di Biologia, EdiSeS Editore

- The chemical basis of life: essential properties of atoms and molecules underlying biological systems. - Organic macromolecules: structure, physicochemical properties, and biological roles of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. - Cell organization: fundamental principles of cell structure and function. - Prokaryotes and eukaryotes: similarities and differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. - Structure and function of the eukaryotic cell: intracellular organelles, endomembrane system and cytoskeleton. - Biological membranes: main features and transport mechanisms across the plasma membrane. - Cell junctions: types and roles in tissue organization. - Bioenergetics: principles of thermodynamics as applied to biological systems. - Metabolism: anabolic and catabolic reactions and their functional integration. - Enzymes: structure, function, and mechanisms of biological catalysis. - Cellular respiration: aerobic and anaerobic energy production processes. - DNA: structure and role of DNA as the repository of genetic information. RNA and protein synthesis: transcription of genetic information and translation into proteins. - Chromosomes: structural organization and function in the regulation of gene expression. - Cell cycle: phases of cell division through mitosis and meiosis. - Stem cells: distinctive characteristics and applications in regenerative medicine.

Course Language

Italian

More information

Dr Domitilla Mandatori Università degli studi “G. d'Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara; Edificio Center for Advanced Studies and Technology (CAST), e-mail: domitilla.mandatori@unich.it
The prof. meets the students EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM 11.00 TO 13.00 am.