Course Details

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

MS0040

Course
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Code
MS0040
Academic Year
2025/2026
Curriculum Year
2025/2026
Degree Programme
BIOMEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNIQUES
Curriculum
000 - CORSO GENERICO
Course coordinator
Credits
5
Lecture Hours
50
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
BIO/10 - Biochemistry, BIO/12 - Clinical Biochemistry and Biology
Course Type
Integrated learning activity
Course Delivery
OBB - Obbligatoria
Year
1
Teaching period
Secondo Semestre
Campus
NOVARA
Teaching language
Italian
Course Contents
Introduction of CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY and uses of biochemical data in
clinical medicine. General biochemistry
General introduction of genomics applied to the study of tumors.
Gain in-depth knowledge on biochemistry and molecular biology principles and techniques
Reference Texts
Ferrier Le basi della Biochimica Ed Zanichelli
David L Nelson, Michael M Cox Introduzione alla biochimica di Lehninger
Ed Zanichell

Biologia molecolare. Principi e tecniche di Michael M. Cox et al Zanichelli
Scientific Publications
Learning Outcomes
The main aim of this course is to allow the students to learn
the major chemical and physical principles which govern organism life. Provide the general principles on which the main molecular techniques
used in clinical diagnostics and research are based.
Prerequisites
The student is expected to bear basic chemistry(atom structure,
principles of stoichiometry, inorganic and organic compounds
nomenclature) skills and basic knowledge of molecular biology
Teaching Methods
Interactive frontal lectures using MS-Power Point slides.
Additional Information
Handouts, teaching materials, PowerPoint presentations of the lessons
and articles provided by the teacher
Assessment Methods
Written exam with multiple choice questions
Detailed Syllabus
see single courses
Expected Learning Outcomes
The student must know the general principles of biochemistry and molecular biology and
molecular biology techniques used in research and in the clinic

Moduli

Course year 1
Code MS0034
Course Biochemistry
Lecturers VALERIA MALACARNE
SSD BIO/10
Campus NOVARA
Curriculum CORSO GENERICO
Credits 3
Course year 1
Code MS0041
Course Molecular Biology
Lecturers Giuliana PELICCI
SSD BIO/12
Campus NOVARA
Curriculum CORSO GENERICO
Credits 2
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