Enrollment year
2021/2022
Academic discipline
BIO/18 (GENETICS)
Department
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY "LAZZARO SPALLANZANI"
Curriculum
PERCORSO COMUNE
Period
(26/09/2022 - 13/01/2023)
Lesson hours
24 lesson hours
Prerequisites
Good knowledge of genetics and molecular biology
Learning outcomes
Knowledge of genetic backgrounds and methods of analysis of major neurological pathologies and genetic-based behavioral conditions.
Course contents
Module 1. This provides a monographic study of the genetic basis of several major neurological and psychiatric disorders thus emerge the importance of the genetic determinant in the development and function of the central nervous system. They will also describe those disorders for which we assume an ever greater contribution made by the individual's genetic abnormalities, such as autism, attention deficit or hyperactivity, anxiety and depression, schizophrenia and the aggressiveness. Will eventually be analyzed classic neuropathology (Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, ALS) as well as those emerging in clear penetrance family such as prion diseases (transmissible spongiform encephalopathies).
Teaching methods
They provide students with the slides and directions of scientific papers related to the topics discussed
Reccomended or required readings
Nobody
Scientific papers and internet links are indicated on the topics covered
Assessment methods
Oral exam.
The final grade is determined by the average of the three modules that make up the course. Honors are awarded with at least two honors achieved
Further information
Reference teachers
Proff. Sergio Comincini, Fabio Blandini, Andrea Cortese
Sustainable development goals - Agenda 2030
Università di Pavia - Offerta formativa