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SUBJECT SEMESTER CFU SSD LANGUAGE
18432 - BIOCHEMICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF PHARMACOLOGICALLY ACTIVE MOLECULES

 		First Semester 6 BIO/10 ITA

Learning objectives

The course will be focused on the most innovative principles and experimental approaches regarding the production of proteins to be used in biotechnological approaches related to human health. The course will also extend the knowledge on aspects related to the relation between the structure and the biological activity of the pharmacologically active proteins. Particular emphasis will be paid on antimicrobial peptides and on the applications of antibodies in diagnosis and care. This knowledge will be applied in the biotechnology field. Communication skills and attitude to learn will be evaluated.
The main objective to be reached are:
1. knowledge and understanding of general informations on bioactive molecules;
2. applying knowledge and understanding of the protein drugs production;
3. making judgements;
4. communication skills;
5. learning skills. 
This knowledge will be applied in the biotechnology field. Communication skills and attitude to learn will be evaluated.
18434 - MICROBIAL BIOTECHNOLOGIES

 		First Semester 6 BIO/19 ITA

Learning objectives

The course aims to prepare students with KNOWLEDGE of microbial processes applicable in industry and the environment. Providing the study of microorganisms IN APPLICATIONS aimed at improving the quality of life, reducing the impact of human activities on the environment and recovering degraded environments. The course will also allow the acquisition of techniques to be able to EVALUATE the progress and monitoring of microbial processes. Finally, the student will acquire the ability to COMMUNICATE the possible microbial applications of physiological phenomena with a technical terminology, thus LEARNING the possibility of exploiting microbial metabolism in the biotechnology field.
18437 - SPECTROSCOPIC AND COMPUTATIONAL METHODS FOR THE STUDY OF BIOMOLECULES - 9 - -

Learning objectives

The module aims is to provide an overview of the methods and techniques which are used within modern molecular modeling to study molecular and biomolecular systems. The module of Computational Methods consists of both theoretical lectures and practical computer exercises.

Learning achievements:
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING: understand the principles of computational methods presented in the course. The student should be able to understand the potentialities and the use of computational methods for the study of biological systems.

CAPACITY TO APPLY KNOWLEDGE AND COMPREHENSION: Understanding of the theoretical aspects of computational methods in order to choose the most suitable computational technique for studying the system of interest.

AUTONOMY OF JUDGMENT: the student must be able to interpret the results obtained by molecular modeling calculation and discuss them logically.

COMMUNICATIVE SKILLS: The student must have developed a good oral exposure capacity of the acquired concepts.

LEARNING CAPACITY: The student must be able to describe the properties of the biomolecular systems by critically using the techniques discussed in the course.
The module aims is to provide an overview of the methods and techniques which are used within modern molecular modeling to study molecular and biomolecular systems. The module of Computational Methods consists of both theoretical lectures and practical computer exercises.

Learning achievements:
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING: understand the principles of computational methods presented in the course. The student should be able to understand the potentialities and the use of computational methods for the study of biological systems.

CAPACITY TO APPLY KNOWLEDGE AND COMPREHENSION: Understanding of the theoretical aspects of computational methods in order to choose the most suitable computational technique for studying the system of interest.

AUTONOMY OF JUDGMENT: the student must be able to interpret the results obtained by molecular modeling calculation and discuss them logically.

COMMUNICATIVE SKILLS: The student must have developed a good oral exposure capacity of the acquired concepts.

LEARNING CAPACITY: The student must be able to describe the properties of the biomolecular systems by critically using the techniques discussed in the course.
GROPUS First Semester 6 CHIM/02 ita

Learning objectives

The spectroscopic methods course is designed to provide basic knowledge of the experimental approaches of spectroscopy to the biological sciences. The program seeks to provide students with an understanding of UV, Fluorescence, CD and NMR spectroscopy.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE AND CAPACITY OF COMPREHENSION: Basics of spectroscopy applied to the study of biological systems.

CAPACITY TO APPLY KNOWLEDGE AND COMPREHENSION: Starting from the examples discussed during the course, students should be able to apply different theoretical-experimental approaches to solving problems and apply the different spectroscopic techniques.

AUTONOMY OF JUDGMENT: Students should be able to understand and analyze experimental and computational data and discuss them logically.

LEARNING CAPACITY: Students should be able to describe scientific issues applied to bio-molecular systems by critically using the methodologies and techniques discussed in the course.

COMMUNICATIVE SKILLS: Students should be able to communicate scientific issues in the field of spectroscopy applied to biological systems.
GROPUS First Semester 3 CHIM/07 ita

Learning objectives

The module aims is to provide an overview of the methods and techniques which are used within modern molecular modeling to study molecular and biomolecular systems. The module of Computational Methods consists of both theoretical lectures and practical computer exercises.

Learning achievements:
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING: understand the principles of computational methods presented in the course. The student should be able to understand the potentialities and the use of computational methods for the study of biological systems.

CAPACITY TO APPLY KNOWLEDGE AND COMPREHENSION: Understanding of the theoretical aspects of computational methods in order to choose the most suitable computational technique for studying the system of interest.

AUTONOMY OF JUDGMENT: the student must be able to interpret the results obtained by molecular modeling calculation and discuss them logically.

COMMUNICATIVE SKILLS: The student must have developed a good oral exposure capacity of the acquired concepts.

LEARNING CAPACITY: The student must be able to describe the properties of the biomolecular systems by critically using the techniques discussed in the course.
18438 - INDUSTRIAL CATALYSIS AND BIOCATALYSIS - 6 - -

Learning objectives

The module aims to provide students with the theoretical and applicative bases of biocatalytic systems applied to various industrial sectors. A broad overview of biocatalyst-assisted processes with real commercial relevance is provided
At the end of the course, the student will also acquire the following:
1) knowledge and understanding: at the end of the course and following the individual study commitment, the student will acquire a comprehensive overview of the impact of biocatalysis in the industrial sector concerning the production of consumer goods and fine chemicals
2) Ability to apply knowledge and understanding: at the end of the course and following the individual study commitment, the student reaches an adequate preparation which, together with the other more specific knowledge that he will acquire in the sequel, will allow him to apply the acquired knowledge to the possible implementation of biocatalytically-assisted phases in industrial processes. In particular, guidelines will be provided for selecting the catalyst, the possible immobilization method and the reactor configuration most suitable for the target application. Furthermore, he will have elements that allow him to make a targeted choice between possible alternative commercial formulations of a given enzyme based on the information provided by the manufacturer and scientific literature.
3) Making judgements: attendance of the course, together with individual study efforts, will enable the student to work with independent judgment also through critical consultation and comparison of teaching materials of various types and to analyze data related to production processes critically
4) Communication skills: at the end of the course attendance associated with an individual study commitment, the student will be able to communicate the acquired knowledge using appropriate terminology and will be able to interact positively and exchange information with peers.
5) Learning skills: the information also acquired by attending the course will allow the student to promote his self-updating by finding functional elements through the targeted consultation of information channels derived from scientific literature and accredited websites
GROPUS First Semester 3 CHIM/03 ita

Learning objectives

This teaching aims to provide students with general concepts relating to the chemical aspects of catalysis and its applications in the biological and biotechnological fields. Starting from the fundamental aspects of chemical kinetics, a path will be developed which will ultimately enable the student to discuss the reaction mechanism of some processes of biotechnological interest, identifying their possible catalytic nature and critically discussing the various phases and possible industrial applications.

Knowledge and understanding: acquisition by the student of specific contents relating to: i) general principles of chemical kinetics and catalysis; ii) identification of catalytic processes of biotechnological interest, with detailed description of the various phases; iii) placement of the systems studied in the more general context of catalysis and industrial biocatalysis. 2) Ability to apply knowledge and understanding: the student's ability to analyze, in the light of the knowledge acquired, the possible interest, even on a large scale, of a catalytic process, both natural and summary, critically examining the various phases and any application objectives. 3) Making judgments; the teaching will provide the student with the ability to work independently in judgment, also through critical consultation and comparison of teaching materials of various types. In any case, the ability of the individual to interact critically with the other components of a homogeneous class will be developed, stimulating in particular the interaction between the components of the same. 4) Communication skills: the student who attends the course will be continuously asked to illustrate, also through audiovisual techniques, the progress made in the study of the discipline and in the learning of the presented concepts. The teacher will also stimulate the discussion also through an exchange of opinions between the attending students, who will thus become an active part in the process of communication and elaboration of the individual. 5) Ability to learn (learning skills): it will be constantly stimulated also through the administration of tests and exercises to be performed autonomously, with the aim of restoring the results and comparing them with those obtained by students attending the same class. Class exercises and simulations of the final test will also be carried out.
GROPUS First Semester 3 AGR/13 ita

Learning objectives

The module aims to provide students with the theoretical and applicative bases of biocatalytic systems applied to various industrial sectors. A broad overview of biocatalyst-assisted processes with real commercial relevance is provided
At the end of the course, the student will also acquire the following:
1) knowledge and understanding: at the end of the course and following the individual study commitment, the student will acquire a comprehensive overview of the impact of biocatalysis in the industrial sector concerning the production of consumer goods and fine chemicals
2) Ability to apply knowledge and understanding: at the end of the course and following the individual study commitment, the student reaches an adequate preparation which, together with the other more specific knowledge that he will acquire in the sequel, will allow him to apply the acquired knowledge to the possible implementation of biocatalytically-assisted phases in industrial processes. In particular, guidelines will be provided for selecting the catalyst, the possible immobilization method and the reactor configuration most suitable for the target application. Furthermore, he will have elements that allow him to make a targeted choice between possible alternative commercial formulations of a given enzyme based on the information provided by the manufacturer and scientific literature.
3) Making judgements: attendance of the course, together with individual study efforts, will enable the student to work with independent judgment also through critical consultation and comparison of teaching materials of various types and to analyze data related to production processes critically
4) Communication skills: at the end of the course attendance associated with an individual study commitment, the student will be able to communicate the acquired knowledge using appropriate terminology and will be able to interact positively and exchange information with peers.
5) Learning skills: the information also acquired by attending the course will allow the student to promote his self-updating by finding functional elements through the targeted consultation of information channels derived from scientific literature and accredited websites
18430 - APPLIED OMICS SCIENCES

 		Second Semester 6 BIO/11 ITA

Learning objectives

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

1) Homics is a set of biomolecular disciplines that belongs to the life sciences and which is divided into different themes (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics).
The main objective of the course is to enable the student to face the study of the main analytical techniques and instruments by deepening his knowledge of modern omic analyzes, essentially applied to a modern vision of early diagnosis. The student will be prepared to face the search for new diagnostic markers in clinical and non-clinical analyzes. At the end of the lectures, during the scheduled workshop (24h), students are given the opportunity to work individually on practical and practical topics. In this way, the student will acquire the ability to analyze the different protein expression starting from protein extracts and the possibility of applying modern analytical tools.

b) EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS:

1) Knowledge and understanding:
Having acquired a good analytical ability in the field of omics and biotechnology

2) Knowledge and applied comprehension skills:
Knowing how to integrate the knowledge acquired in the individual disciplines into an interdisciplinary knowledge necessary to face any complex problem in the biotechnology sector, in particular being able to apply the knowledge of mass spectrometry to the various applications related to biotechnology.

3) Autonomy of judgment
Students will have to develop the ability to process complex and / or fragmentary information and to arrive at original and autonomous ideas and judgments capable of finding and critically selecting sources of bibliographic data, databases, and the
scientific literature. The autonomy of judgment is developed through the critical study of scientific articles.

4) Communication skills:
The student will be able to hold a critical public discussion on the topics covered in particular will be able to apply proteomics and metabolomics techniques for any scientific topic of interest .. Will be able to work in a team in the field of design and execution of experimental protocols as laboratory credits are foreseen.

5) Ability to learn:
The student will have the ability to identify, apply and develop innovative techniques in the relevant field of
work autonomously.
18431 - GENETIC TOXICOLOGY

 		Second Semester 6 BIO/18 ITA

Learning objectives

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Genetic toxicology developed as a discipline independent of genetics with the aim of defining a solid program for the control of the spread of chemical, physical and biological mutagens in the environment. The discovery of an ever-increasing number of mutagenic substances already present or continuously introduced into the environment and the confirmation of the increasingly close correlation between processes of mutagenesis, carcinogenesis and hereditary genetic diseases, has led to the development of laboratory methodologies capable of identifying mutagenic substances and the development of monitoring systems to evaluate the onset of genetic effects in the human population.
The course aims to acquire basic knowledge relating to the genotoxic and mutagenic action of chemical and physical agents and the cellular response to DNA damage. In a subsequent step, the theoretical and practical aspects of the main short-term mutagenesis tests will be presented.

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Knowledge and understanding:
At the end of the course, students will have an in-depth knowledge of the basic principles of genetic toxicology such as the generation of mutations through the different mechanisms of formation of primary DNA lesions, consequent repair processes and final fixation of the mutation. Furthermore, they will have learned the main genotoxicity and mutagenicity tests and will have developed the ability to develop experimental protocols.

2. Applying knowledge and understanding:
Students will be continuously encouraged to make use of the knowledge acquired during the course and during laboratory exercises in order to apply it to specific problems of the subject such as, for example, the genotoxic capacity of a chemical or physical agent as well as the potential application of the techniques learned.

3. Making judgements:
The course will provide the student with the ability to work independently by providing appropriate types of teaching materials (lectures in the form of presentations, specific monographs, relevant scientific literature) and carrying out appropriate laboratory activities coordinated with the theoretical part of the course.

4. Communication skills:
During the lessons it will be stimulated students' ability to think and discuss about the topics covered as well as the comparison of opinions to develop their communication skills. These skills will then be tested in the examination.

5. Learning skills:
Students will be able to expose and develop scientific issues related to the course. The active involvement of students through oral classroom discussions and experiences in the laboratory practices, will develop that skill.
18436 - CHEMISTRY OF BIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES

 		Second Semester 6 CHIM/06 ITA

Learning objectives

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

The course introduces the concepts and experimental approaches to the chemistry of bioactive substances by consolidating the principles gained under the organic chemistry course, focusing on biogenesis, synthesis, chemical structure and pharmacological properties of bioactive substances . In the first part of the course, the concept of the "pharmacophore theory" will be introduced as a minimal structural unit characterized by a specific biological and clinical activity. Bioactive substances, both of synthetic and natural origin, will be classified according to their main pharmacophores. The student will learn to recognize the pharmacophore even in the context of complex molecular structures. In the second part of the course, critical tools will be provided to associate certain pharmacophorees to specific pharmaceutical and pharmacological applications, with particular attention to the molecular action mechanism by with which the bioactive substances act in the body. The student will be able to understand the natural origin of bioactive organic substances and their possible industrial applications by receiving specific training on the design, development and evaluation of new drugs. In addition, due to the knowledge of molecular action mechanisms, the student may associate the use of bioactive substances with specific nutraceutical, cosmeceutic and cosmetic products, including restrictions on the use of potentially toxic substances and the possibility of their use after functional and structural improvement. This knowledge will enable the student to deal with a professional career within the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and cosmeceutical industry.

EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS

• Knowledge and understanding: Knowledge of the principles that define the minimum structural unit of an organic, natural or synthetic molecule, to have a certain biological activity (pharmacophore theory). Knowledge of the relationship between the type of pharmacophore present in an organic molecule and the pharmaceutical and pharmacological activity. Knowledge ot the molecular-level of the action mechanism of the major families of bioactive substances, with particular attention to substances with antioxidant, antiviral, anti-inflammatory and antitumour activity. Knowledge of the key steps for the design of a drug, and procedures for its clinical validation and use. Knowledge of the origin and distribution in nature of the main families of biologically active natural organic substances.
• Applied knowledge and understanding: In addition to the knowledge gained through the bioactive substance chemistry study, students will be able to apply theoretical concepts acquired during the course in solving practical exercises based on the teacher's request to present possible schemes for the design of a drug, having the initial indication of the target of action at the molecular level and knowing the type of pathology against which the treatment therapy is to be developed. In this case, students will also have to apply their previous knowledge of chemistry and biology for complete resolution of the problem.
• Making judgements: At the end of the course, the student will have acquired the necessary training for full autonomy of judgment on the possibility of using a certain organic substance of natural or synthetic origin for the therapy of a certain pathology . The student will then be able to link the acquired knowledge of biochemistry, molecular biology, enzymology, physiology and genetic to the design of a substance applicable in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and cosmeceutical fields.
• Communication skills: students will be continuously and consistently invited to participate actively in the lesson in order to deepen the topic and to collect proposals for possible solutions in the case of complex phatological scenarios. In this activity, students will be called upon to meet in order to support their ideas. The educational pitch is aimed at increasing the communicative skills and the ability to know how to work and to confront a group, all aimed at consolidating the acquired concepts.
• Learning Skills: Students' learning abilities will be evaluated during the course of the course by tests that will allow to individually monitor the maturation state of the knowledge, highlighting the student's ability to return the aquired cencepts.
18447 - ENGLISH LANGUAGE B2

 		Second Semester 4 L-LIN/12 ITA

Learning objectives

The English language course aims to familiarize students with the techniques of writing in the English languagewhich differs from writing in Italian. Thsi course also allows students to produce documents and/or short essays which are relevant for their course of study.
The course therefore focuses on two of the four language skills - writing and reading - without forgetting listening and speaking.
To achieve these objectives, classes are exclusively taught in English. It is for this reason that the grammatical basis of the language and its phonological aspects are not neglected but analyzed whenever the need arises.
The final goal is the achievement of level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), adopted by the Council of Europe by means of which the student:
* Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his / her field of specialization.
* Can interact with a certain fluency and spontaneity that make natural interaction with native speakers possible without effort for the interlocutor.
* Can produce clear and detailed text on a wide range of topics and explain a point of view on a topic providing the pros and cons of the various options.
These objectives are achieved by developing and consolidating the four language skills but above all applying the linguistic knowledge that is gradually being acquired.
Particular attention is paid to the text and context; text analyzes are carried out to identify the specific and pertinent vocabulary, the register to be used and the method of outlining and writing an essay.
Texts of various topics are submitted to students but the main focus is on on scientific topics, crucial to their course of study; also audio will be distributed to develop the ability of oral comprehension; moreover, at each lesson, students must prepare and present some topics of interest in Power Point version.
18448 - STAGE

 		Second Semester 3 ita
GROPUS - - - -
INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS OF MICROSCOPIC TECHNIQUES First Semester 6 BIO/05 ita

Learning objectives

EXPECTED RESULTS
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING: By the end of the module, students will be expected to know microscopy techniques and their biological and biomedical applications.
APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING: Applying advanced microscopic methods to specific biotechnological issues.
MAKING JUDGEMENT: Analyzing and interpreting experimental results.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Ability to describe scientific problems, methodological approaches and results in the biotechnological field using the appropriate scientific language.
LEARNING SKILLS: Students will be expected to develop the ability to learn independently applied scientific topics and methodological approaches.
SUBJECT SEMESTER CFU SSD LANGUAGE
GROPUS - - - -
SUSTAINABLE BIOREFINERIES AND BIOTECHNOLOGIES Second Semester 6 BIO/19 ita

Learning objectives

A) OBJECTIVES
The aim is to provide students with the knowledge on the concept of bio-refinery and the impact that it will have in the development of industrial biotechnology. Besides the identification of criteria on which is based the development of bio-refineries will be analyzed several examples of production of fine-chemicals, biomolecules and enzymes through the recovery and purification from natural matrices or by fermentation.
B) EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS
1) Knowledge and understanding will be acquired by the student in relation to: i) eco-compatible biotechnology for the protection of the environment, also in view of the recovery of biomolecules of potential health interest, as in the case of bioraffinerie ; (ii) environmentally friendly methods for the protection of the environment and for the exploitation of natural resources currently disposed of with waste or wastewater; (iii) biotechnological approaches designed to produce molecules of potential interest, for example in pharmacology, nutraceuticals and / or cosmetics; iv) ability to use English, particularly in technical and scientific contexts.
2) Applied knowledge and understanding will cover the ability to design and use microorganisms for biotechnological purposes in the treatment of residual waste and wastewater with the aim of obtaining high added value products and defining research design in the field of industrial and pharmaceutical biotechnology.
3) Making judgements; the teaching will provide the student with the ability to work autonomously, in particular through the critical consultation of various types of teaching materials (such as scientific publications in English, position papers, etc.) and the carrying out of laboratory activities and teaching visits.
4) For communication skills, the student who attends the teaching will be able to present biotechnologies related to microbial biotechnology and bio-refineries, with the help of appropriate audiovisual techniques and critically. This ability will also be achieved thanks to the extensive use of power point presentations in the classroom and to the dialogue and exchange of views between the students and the teacher both during frontal lessons and during laboratory activities and didactic excursions.
5) Learning skills would be acquired through autonomous learning of application issues addressed in teaching and during laboratory exercises.
UNIT OPERATIONS IN THE BIOTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY Second Semester 6 AGR/15 ita

Learning objectives

To provide the theoretical/practical knowledge for the understanding of the processes of the
biotechnology industry and their framing in the unit operations approach.

Expected learning outcomes

1) Knowledge and ability to understand: to develop knowledge of the principles underlying unit
operations, the main unit operations and the corresponding equipment used in the biotechnology
industry.
2) Applied knowledge and understanding: to be able to build the block diagram of processes and
use quantitative calculation methods for solving simple problems, with particular reference to
macroscopic material balances.
3) Autonomy of judgement: to be able to autonomously gather, select and evaluate the information
necessary for the analysis and resolution of problems relating to unit operations in biotechnology.
4) Communication skills: to be able to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions
relating to unit operations in the biotechnology industry to specialist and non-specialist
interlocutors.
5) Learning skills: to develop those learning skills that will enable independent or partially guided
study of unit operations.
APPLIED PHARMACOLOGY AND REGULATORY SCIENCES Second Semester 6 BIO/14 ita

Learning objectives

Understanding the cellular, biochemical and molecular bases of the classes of active substances and
their interactions within the human organism and in particular at the level of organs and districts
and at the cellular and sub-cellular level. Knowledge of the clinical pharmacology of the most
commonly used drugs, their interactions, adverse effects and cost/benefit ratio. Learning the
regulatory aspects and the related legal and juridical issues inherent the development of the drug
and the phases of pre-clinical and clinical testing.
BIOTECHNOLOGY OF MOLECULES OF ANIMAL ORIGIN Second Semester 6 BIO/05 ita
18446 - FREE EXAM

 		First Semester 12 ita
GROPUS - - - -
MOLECULAR PHYSIOLOGY Second Semester 6 BIO/09 ita

Learning objectives

Understanding the dynamic processes and biochemical communication at the subcellular level and
in particular be able to describe functional and pathological aspects of: signal molecules and their
receptors; membrane channels; the main mechanisms of cytoplasmic and nuclear transduction.
Learning the events of cell death and survival, the mechanisms of synaptic plasticity and
neurodegeneration, the processes of growth and muscle development.
BIOTECHNOLOGY OF PLANT-DERIVED MOLECULES Second Semester 6 BIO/01 ita

Learning objectives

The course aims to provide students with an in-depth knowledge of plant-derived molecules and their properties, as well as to understand the various applications of these molecules in the production of consumer goods and as active principles for pharmaceuticals. Additionally, the course will cover methodologies for the chemical and biological characterization of plant-derived molecules. Students will apply the acquired knowledge in designing experiments and procedures for studying plant molecules and their biological properties. The research results will be described by the students in a scientific report, enabling them to develop the ability to autonomously evaluate and judge the outcomes of the scientific experiments conducted in the course, thus enhancing their scientific communication skills.
The aim will also be to promote an active learning environment that stimulates students' autonomy in scientific research.
18449 - THESIS

 		Second Semester 32 ita
120422 - ECONOMICS AND MARKETING OF BIOTECH COMPANIES

 		Second Semester 6 AGR/01 ita

Learning objectives

The aim of the course is to introduce students to the economic management of business companies in the industrial
biotechnology sector. The course also aims to provide a general overview of the marketing action carried out by
companies, with particular attention to its integration with business management. The course has a strong applicative
component as it adopts a theoretical-practical approach.
The expected learning outcomes are structured as follows:
1) Knowledge and understanding: the course will provide knowledge and understanding of the ways in which the
management of the company is organized, and the main marketing strategies are set up in the biotechnology sector.
2) Applied knowledge and understanding: students will acquire the ability to concretely analyse businesses through
measurable indicators, to evaluate the economic conditions for the development of innovations, with reference to real
cases, and to develop a marketing strategy for product innovations.
3) Making judgements: at the end of the course, students will be able to independently read and interpret the
management of a biotechnology company, and to set up a marketing strategy for the commercial valorisation of
innovative biotechnology products.
4) Communication skills: during the course, students will be asked to present and discuss analysis of management
data, sources of documentation, marketing plans, thus stimulating interaction among students during study and
classroom exercises.
5) Learning skills: the knowledge acquired during the course will allow students to understand economic, management
and organizational aspects of companies in the biotechnology sector, and will provide them with the basis for
understanding more complex management and marketing processes, both autonomously and by following further
courses in the economic field.

Obiettivi formativi

EXPECTED RESULTS
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING: By the end of the module, students will be expected to know microscopy techniques and their biological and biomedical applications.
APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING: Applying advanced microscopic methods to specific biotechnological issues.
MAKING JUDGEMENT: Analyzing and interpreting experimental results.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Ability to describe scientific problems, methodological approaches and results in the biotechnological field using the appropriate scientific language.
LEARNING SKILLS: Students will be expected to develop the ability to learn independently applied scientific topics and methodological approaches.

Obiettivi formativi

A) OBJECTIVES
The aim is to provide students with the knowledge on the concept of bio-refinery and the impact that it will have in the development of industrial biotechnology. Besides the identification of criteria on which is based the development of bio-refineries will be analyzed several examples of production of fine-chemicals, biomolecules and enzymes through the recovery and purification from natural matrices or by fermentation.
B) EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS
1) Knowledge and understanding will be acquired by the student in relation to: i) eco-compatible biotechnology for the protection of the environment, also in view of the recovery of biomolecules of potential health interest, as in the case of bioraffinerie ; (ii) environmentally friendly methods for the protection of the environment and for the exploitation of natural resources currently disposed of with waste or wastewater; (iii) biotechnological approaches designed to produce molecules of potential interest, for example in pharmacology, nutraceuticals and / or cosmetics; iv) ability to use English, particularly in technical and scientific contexts.
2) Applied knowledge and understanding will cover the ability to design and use microorganisms for biotechnological purposes in the treatment of residual waste and wastewater with the aim of obtaining high added value products and defining research design in the field of industrial and pharmaceutical biotechnology.
3) Making judgements; the teaching will provide the student with the ability to work autonomously, in particular through the critical consultation of various types of teaching materials (such as scientific publications in English, position papers, etc.) and the carrying out of laboratory activities and teaching visits.
4) For communication skills, the student who attends the teaching will be able to present biotechnologies related to microbial biotechnology and bio-refineries, with the help of appropriate audiovisual techniques and critically. This ability will also be achieved thanks to the extensive use of power point presentations in the classroom and to the dialogue and exchange of views between the students and the teacher both during frontal lessons and during laboratory activities and didactic excursions.
5) Learning skills would be acquired through autonomous learning of application issues addressed in teaching and during laboratory exercises.

Obiettivi formativi

To provide the theoretical/practical knowledge for the understanding of the processes of the
biotechnology industry and their framing in the unit operations approach.

Expected learning outcomes

1) Knowledge and ability to understand: to develop knowledge of the principles underlying unit
operations, the main unit operations and the corresponding equipment used in the biotechnology
industry.
2) Applied knowledge and understanding: to be able to build the block diagram of processes and
use quantitative calculation methods for solving simple problems, with particular reference to
macroscopic material balances.
3) Autonomy of judgement: to be able to autonomously gather, select and evaluate the information
necessary for the analysis and resolution of problems relating to unit operations in biotechnology.
4) Communication skills: to be able to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions
relating to unit operations in the biotechnology industry to specialist and non-specialist
interlocutors.
5) Learning skills: to develop those learning skills that will enable independent or partially guided
study of unit operations.

Obiettivi formativi

Understanding the cellular, biochemical and molecular bases of the classes of active substances and
their interactions within the human organism and in particular at the level of organs and districts
and at the cellular and sub-cellular level. Knowledge of the clinical pharmacology of the most
commonly used drugs, their interactions, adverse effects and cost/benefit ratio. Learning the
regulatory aspects and the related legal and juridical issues inherent the development of the drug
and the phases of pre-clinical and clinical testing.

Obiettivi formativi

Understanding the dynamic processes and biochemical communication at the subcellular level and
in particular be able to describe functional and pathological aspects of: signal molecules and their
receptors; membrane channels; the main mechanisms of cytoplasmic and nuclear transduction.
Learning the events of cell death and survival, the mechanisms of synaptic plasticity and
neurodegeneration, the processes of growth and muscle development.

Obiettivi formativi

The course aims to provide students with an in-depth knowledge of plant-derived molecules and their properties, as well as to understand the various applications of these molecules in the production of consumer goods and as active principles for pharmaceuticals. Additionally, the course will cover methodologies for the chemical and biological characterization of plant-derived molecules. Students will apply the acquired knowledge in designing experiments and procedures for studying plant molecules and their biological properties. The research results will be described by the students in a scientific report, enabling them to develop the ability to autonomously evaluate and judge the outcomes of the scientific experiments conducted in the course, thus enhancing their scientific communication skills.
The aim will also be to promote an active learning environment that stimulates students' autonomy in scientific research.

CHOICE GROUPS YEAR/SEMESTER CFU SSD LANGUAGE
GROPUS - 18 - -
18441 - INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS OF MICROSCOPIC TECHNIQUES First Year / Second Semester 6 BIO/05 ita
18444 - SUSTAINABLE BIOREFINERIES AND BIOTECHNOLOGIES Second Year / First Semester 6 BIO/19 ita
120419 - UNIT OPERATIONS IN THE BIOTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY Second Year / First Semester 6 AGR/15 ita
120420 - APPLIED PHARMACOLOGY AND REGULATORY SCIENCES Second Year / First Semester 6 BIO/14 ita
120495 - BIOTECHNOLOGY OF MOLECULES OF ANIMAL ORIGIN Second Year / First Semester 6 BIO/05 ita
120421 - MOLECULAR PHYSIOLOGY Second Year / Second Semester 6 BIO/09 ita
120496 - BIOTECHNOLOGY OF PLANT-DERIVED MOLECULES Second Year / Second Semester 6 BIO/01 ita