GENERAL BIOLOGY
Stampa
Enrollment year
2020/2021
Academic year
2020/2021
Regulations
DM270
Academic discipline
BIO/06 (COMPARATIVE ANATOMY AND CYTOLOGY)
Department
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL,COMPUTER AND BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
Course
BIOENGINEERING
Curriculum
Cellule, tessuti e dispositivi
Year of study
Period
1st semester (28/09/2020 - 22/01/2021)
ECTS
3
Lesson hours
23 lesson hours
Language
Italian
Activity type
ORAL TEST
Teacher
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
The course consists of two modules, both conducted in the first half year. The module of General Biology precedes that of Human Genetics.
Course contents
The module aims to provide the basic principles of human genetics.

Module of Cell Biology
The objective of this module is to provide the basis of structure and function of cells. The course focused on the characteristics of cells.

Structure of the eukaryotic cell: relation between form and function. Plasma membrane.
Structure and function of cellular organelles: the vacuolar apparatus (nuclear envelope, rough and smooth endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, lysosomes), mitochondria, cytoskeleton.

Brief introduction on tissues.
Teaching methods
Lectures (hours/year in lecture theatre): 23
Practical class (hours/year in lecture theatre): 0
Practicals / Workshops (hours/year in lecture theatre): 0
Reccomended or required readings
Colombo e Olmo: BIOLOGIA -CELLULA E TESSUTI. EdiErmes
Assessment methods
Oral exam.
Further information
Sustainable development goals - Agenda 2030