ID:
504225
Duration (hours):
48
CFU:
6
SSD:
FISIOLOGIA VEGETALE
Year:
2025
Overview
Date/time interval
Secondo Semestre (02/03/2026 - 12/06/2026)
Syllabus
Course Objectives
The course in organised in such a way that the students will be able to develop the following competences:
1. Understand how to combine the value of basic research in plant molecular biology with applied research in the fields of agriculture and industry; learn how to use virtual materials to develop a model for molecular cloning and genetic transformation of plants
2. Develop autonomous evaluation skills in view of critically analysing the scientific literature, evaluate published results, and critically interpret and communicate the outcome of scientific researches.
3. Develop communicative skills through the use of interactive instruments supported by the thematic of the course
4. Develop the ability to understand and interpret the presented information in the context of the course thematic
5. Acquire knowledge on the molecular aspects of plant meristem activity and key molecular players (genes, microRNAs, proteins, phytohormones)
in plant totipotency, biotechnological application of genetic engineering in the agricultural and industrial context; understand the value of molecular processes/techniques and their use to address the challenges of the 21st century.
1. Understand how to combine the value of basic research in plant molecular biology with applied research in the fields of agriculture and industry; learn how to use virtual materials to develop a model for molecular cloning and genetic transformation of plants
2. Develop autonomous evaluation skills in view of critically analysing the scientific literature, evaluate published results, and critically interpret and communicate the outcome of scientific researches.
3. Develop communicative skills through the use of interactive instruments supported by the thematic of the course
4. Develop the ability to understand and interpret the presented information in the context of the course thematic
5. Acquire knowledge on the molecular aspects of plant meristem activity and key molecular players (genes, microRNAs, proteins, phytohormones)
in plant totipotency, biotechnological application of genetic engineering in the agricultural and industrial context; understand the value of molecular processes/techniques and their use to address the challenges of the 21st century.
Course Prerequisites
Basic knowledge in Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology and Genetics
Teaching Methods
The course will involve the use frontal lessons supported by interactive methods like case-studies, simulations, cooperative learning, brainstorming, project work, wooclap, databases, data analysis tools.
Assessment Methods
The examination is proposed in two parts: (1) a teamwork in which the students are asked to write a project on a given topic, and (2) a written examination based on questions with multiple answers.
(1) For the teamwork activity (50% of the grade), groups of 5 students will be formed to work together during the semester to write a project given a specific format that will be provided during the first lesson of the course. The topics of the project cover the thematic discussed during the lessons. Both the formation of the groups and the choice of essay topics will be randomly assigned. This methodology is chosen in order to promote the teamwork between students and develop their ability to evaluate scientific data, form and discuss their opinions. The evaluation criteria will take in consideration the creativity, scientific accuracy, clarity and structure of the essay, quality of the teamwork.
(2) For the written exam (50% of the grade), 30 questions with multiple answers/question will be assigned during the designated dates. Each question will be scored with 1 pt. and a minimum of 18 pt. is required to consider the test passed.
The final grade will be constituted by the mean/average of the two parts.
(1) For the teamwork activity (50% of the grade), groups of 5 students will be formed to work together during the semester to write a project given a specific format that will be provided during the first lesson of the course. The topics of the project cover the thematic discussed during the lessons. Both the formation of the groups and the choice of essay topics will be randomly assigned. This methodology is chosen in order to promote the teamwork between students and develop their ability to evaluate scientific data, form and discuss their opinions. The evaluation criteria will take in consideration the creativity, scientific accuracy, clarity and structure of the essay, quality of the teamwork.
(2) For the written exam (50% of the grade), 30 questions with multiple answers/question will be assigned during the designated dates. Each question will be scored with 1 pt. and a minimum of 18 pt. is required to consider the test passed.
The final grade will be constituted by the mean/average of the two parts.
Texts
Articles and pdf presentations provided by the Professor
Contents
The course aims to address:
- molecular aspects that control the activity of plant meristems and the role played by key regulators (genes, microRNAs, proteins, phytohormones) of plant cell totipotency
- comparative aspects related to gene regulation through miRNAs and the role of DDR (DNA damage response) in the response to stress
- aspects related to the genetic improvement of cultivated plants of high impact for the agroeconomic sector
- Molecular farming: use of plants for the production of biomolecules of pharmaceutical and industrial interest
- the application of high-throughput techniques ('omics') in plant systems - Invited Professor Susana Araujo
- molecular aspects that control the activity of plant meristems and the role played by key regulators (genes, microRNAs, proteins, phytohormones) of plant cell totipotency
- comparative aspects related to gene regulation through miRNAs and the role of DDR (DNA damage response) in the response to stress
- aspects related to the genetic improvement of cultivated plants of high impact for the agroeconomic sector
- Molecular farming: use of plants for the production of biomolecules of pharmaceutical and industrial interest
- the application of high-throughput techniques ('omics') in plant systems - Invited Professor Susana Araujo
Course Language
English
More information
For students with special needs (Teaching methods for the 2023/2024 academic year, Annex A, points 1-3), procedures will be designed in accordance with the University's instructions.
Degrees
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MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS
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