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IG11A1E - BIOLOGY

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ID:
IG11A1E
Duration (hours):
30
CFU:
3
SSD:
BIOLOGIA APPLICATA
Url:
Course Details:
DENTAL HYGIENE/CORSO GENERICO Year: 1
Year:
2025
Course Catalogue:
https://unich.coursecatalogue.cineca.it/af/2025?co...
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Overview

Date/time interval

Primo Semestre (08/10/2025 - 31/01/2026)

Syllabus

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 with particular emphasis on their relevance to dental and oral health care.

Course Prerequisites

As per the university's academic

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

The final evaluation is based on the level of achievement of the specific learning objectives of the course. At the end of the oral examination, a grade is assigned on a 30-point scale, according to the following criteria: 30/30 – with honors: Excellent and in-depth knowledge of the topics covered, with outstanding critical thinking skills, logical integration of concepts, and the ability to apply knowledge in a clinical context. Honors may be awarded to students who demonstrate particular independence of judgment, clarity of expression, and mastery of scientific language. 27–29/30: Good and well-structured knowledge, with minor inaccuracies; appropriate capacity for integration, critical thinking, and application to clinical practice. 24–26/30: Fair knowledge, with some gaps; the ability to integrate and apply concepts is present but not always consistent or thorough. 21–23/30: Sufficient knowledge and understanding, though more evident gaps are present; limited ability to independently elaborate and practically apply concepts. 18–20/30: Minimal knowledge, with clear deficiencies in understanding and integration of content; application skills are just satisfactory. Fail: Severely insufficient knowledge, with poor or no ability to logically connect and apply concepts. In order to calculate the final weighted average, all modules of the integrated course must be passed during the same exam session.

Texts

Solomon et al, Fondamenti di Biologia, EdiSeS Editore

Contents

- 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.

Degrees

Degrees

DENTAL HYGIENE 
Bachelor’s Degree
3 years
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People

People

MANDATORI DOMITILLA
Settore BIOS-10/A - Biologia cellulare e applicata
Gruppo 05/BIOS-10 - BIOLOGIA CELLULARE E APPLICATA
AREA MIN. 05 - Scienze biologiche
Ricercatori a tempo determinato
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