ODA12 - BIOLOGY (CB8)

The course in Biology aims to provide students with a solid and integrated preparation on the fundamentals of biology, which is an essential basis for understanding physiological and pathological processes addressed in subsequent courses in the biomedical area.
Knowledge and understandingBy the end of the course, the student will be able to:- Describe the structure and function of the main biological macromolecules and understand the molecular bases of living matter- Understand cellular organization and compartmentalization, intracellular trafficking, and interactions between cells and the external environment- Illustrate the molecular and cellular mechanisms regulating the expression and transmission of genetic and epigenetic information, identifying their implications in hereditary diseases- Illustrate the fundamentals of cellular communication and signal transduction, with particular attention to the control of proliferation and cell death, as well as the processes regulating mitosis and meiosis in germ cells
Ability to apply knowledge and understandingBy the end of the course, the student will be able to:- Apply the acquired knowledge to understand normal and pathological cellular processes relevant in the medical field- Interpret experimental data related to the structure and function of the cell and its various components, gene regulation, and intracellular and intercellular signaling mechanisms- Use this knowledge and the acquired methodological approaches for future studies in the biomedical field
Autonomy of judgmentBy the end of the course, the student will be able to:

Critically evaluate information
Elaborate informed opinions
Make autonomous decisions


Communication skillsBy the end of the course, the student will be able to:
- Clearly and effectively express their own information and knowledge

Learning skillsBy the end of the course, the student will be able to:

Learn autonomously and continuously
Update their own skills and knowledge