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Generali:

  • Dipartimento: Scienze Matematiche, Fisiche E Naturali
  • Settore Ministeriale: BIO/10
  • Codice di verbalizzazione: 8067949
  • Metodi di insegnamento: Frontale E Altro
  • Metodi di valutazione: Orale
  • Prerequisiti: Molecular and cellular biology, physiology, biochemistry.
  • Obiettivi: LEARNING OBJECTIVES: The course aims to provide in-depth knowledge on the use of model organisms, both in general terms and with a specific focus on the study of metabolic diseases. Ethical aspects related to the use of animals in research, the advantages and disadvantages of the main animal models, and their applications in experimental practice will be addressed. Furthermore, laboratory techniques employed in the study of metabolic dysfunctions will be illustrated, with the goal of developing an integrated understanding of the potential offered by these approaches. KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING: Students will acquire detailed knowledge of the main model organisms used in biomedical research, with particular emphasis on their biological characteristics, genetic peculiarities, and methodologies of use. The molecular and metabolic mechanisms that can be studied through these models will be analyzed in detail, highlighting their potential and intrinsic limitations in the context of metabolic diseases. APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING: Students will be able to identify the most appropriate animal model for studying a specific metabolic disease, taking into account both technical aspects and ethical implications. They will also apply the knowledge acquired to design a hypothetical research project, including experimental techniques, advantages, and disadvantages of the chosen model. MAKING JUDGMENTS: Judgment autonomy will be encouraged through the discussion of case studies and scientific articles concerning the use of animal models in the study of metabolic diseases. Students will be encouraged to critically evaluate the results obtained and the associated ethical implications. COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Communication skills will be enhanced through the oral presentation of a project in which each student will illustrate the use of a model organism for studying a specific metabolic disease. The clarity of the presentation, synthesis skills, and the ability to respond to questions or critiques will be assessed. LEARNING SKILLS: Students will acquire competencies that enable them to independently pursue further study of model organisms and their application in biomedical research. They should be able to stay up to date on new scientific discoveries in the field and critically evaluate emerging methodologies.

Didattica:

  • A.A.: 2024/2025
  • Canale: UNICO
  • Crediti: 2
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