OR11A2B - APPLIED BIOLOGY

courses
ID:
OR11A2B
Duration (hours):
20
CFU:
2
SSD:
BIOLOGIA APPLICATA
Located in:
CHIETI
Url:
ORTHOPTIC AND OPHTALMOLOGIC ASSISTANCE/CORSO GENERICO Year: 1
Year:
2025
Course Catalogue:
https://unich.coursecatalogue.cineca.it/af/2025?co...

Overview

Date/time interval

Primo Semestre (08/10/2025 - 25/01/2026)

Syllabus

Course Objectives

a) Educating the student in the "critical method" and in the discussion through the description of experiments, heritage of the history of biology and genetics. b) To provide the student with a harmonious and "antidogmatic" vision of living beings, in which the common morphofunctional characteristics, their interactions and complementarities are outlined, from viruses to humans. c) Introduce the student to the techniques of biology and genetics, currently used in the clinic, molecular diagnostics and forensic medicine.

Course Prerequisites

The student is required to have a good knowledge of the basic concepts of chemistry, physics and biology of high school courses

Teaching Methods

Lectures with compulsory attendance

Assessment Methods


The exam consists of an oral exam, designed to assess learning, conceptual mastery, language skills, and interpretation and analysis skills.The exam lasts approximately 20 minutes.The exam will be graded on a scale of 0 to 30 (with possible honors). A score of 18 to 23 indicates sufficient learning, a score of 23 to 28 indicates good learning, a score of 28 to 30 indicates excellent learning, and a score of "with honors" indicates particular analytical and critical reasoning skills related to the course topics.
For attending students, partial tests or early exam sessions may be scheduled during the semester.Learning assessment is via a written exam consisting of 30 multiple-choice questions, each with four possible answers, of which only one is correct. The questions cover the entire course syllabus. The grade is expressed in thirtieths. The final score is determined based on the number of correct answers. The passing threshold is 18/30. Incorrect or unanswered questions do not incur any penalties. The test is structured to distinguish different levels of competence, consistent with the expected learning outcomes.

Texts

Biology VII edition Solomon et all . Ed. EDISES

Contents

Applied Biology module : Prof.ssa Sara Franceschelli


1.Basic characteristics of living matter. In particular, to be able to describe:
- the general characteristics of the various living organs
- the choice of the existence of intracellular information, between cells and between multicellular individuals.
-the theory of evolution as a unifying concept of biology.
- the importance in hierarchical biology (classification system)
- the need for a continuous supply of energy in biological systems.
- the importance of acquiring a scientific method.

2. Fundamental characteristics of the topics and molecules concerning the basis of the chemistry of life. In particular, to be able to describe:
- the structure of atoms, of the molecules and their respective ability to interact (chemical bonds and molecular interactions).
- the importance of water for carrying out vital functions.
-the chemical-physical and biological properties of organic macromolecules: proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids.

3. Basic cellular features. In particular, to be able to describe:
- the importance of cell theory.
- how to study the cellular structure.
-the differences and similarities between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
- structure and function of cell organelles.
- structure and function of the cytoskeleton.
-structure and function of the extracellular matrix.

4. Basic features of biological membranes. In particular, to be able to describe:
- the structure and functions that regulate the interaction between cells.
- passive and active transport mechanisms.
-the role and the various forms of junctions between cells.

5. Fundamental characteristics of the flow of energy through living organisms. In particular, to be able to describe:
- the principles of thermodynamics applied to biological systems.
- the structure and functions of enzymes.
- anabolic and catabolic reactions.
- energy transfer: redox reactions.
- the metabolic pathways of energy release.
- the mechanisms of ATP production in aerobiosis and anaerobiosis.
- the regulation of cellular respiration.

6. Fundamental characteristics of the flow of genetic information in living organisms. In particular, to be able to describe:
- the structure and function of chromosomes, mitosis and meiosis.
-the DNA: a macromolecular depository of the genetic information of living matter.
-RNA and protein synthesis: mechanisms that regulate gene expression.
- gene regulation: control of the existence of genes.

7. Fundamental characteristics of the fundamental principles of systematics. In particular, to be able to describe:
-Viruses and bacteria (bacteriophages, lithic reproductive cycle, temperate viruses, animal and plant viruses, viroids and prions, archaea bacteria and eubacteria).

Course Language


Italian

More information


Student reception by appointment
​​​​​​​sara.franceschelli@unich.it

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ORTHOPTIC AND OPHTALMOLOGIC ASSISTANCE 
Bachelor’s Degree
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