Unit LABORATORY OF BIOLOGY 3 (INTERDISCIPLINARY)

Course
Biological sciences
Study-unit Code
GP003063
Curriculum
Cellulare-molecolare
Teacher
Patrizia Rosignoli
Teachers
  • Patrizia Rosignoli
Hours
  • 24 ore - Patrizia Rosignoli
CFU
2
Course Regulation
Coorte 2022
Offered
2024/25
Learning activities
Altro
Area
Altre conoscenze utili per l'inserimento nel mondo del lavoro
Academic discipline
MED/42
Type of study-unit
Obbligatorio (Required)
Type of learning activities
Attività formativa monodisciplinare
Language of instruction
Italian
Contents
PHYSIOLOGY: Preparation of cultured cells for electrophysiology studies. Recording of ionic currents through membrane channels. Data analysis and inferences on ion channel kinetics.
VEGETABLE PHYSIOLOGY: Extraction and quantification of photosynthetic pigments and analysis of their absorption spectra. Comparison of sun and shade leaves.
HYGIENE: Sampling techniques of water intended for human consumption and surface water and analysis of some microbiological parameters with reference to the judgement of potability and quality classification in accordance with Legislative Decree 18/2023 and Legislative Decree 152/2006 respectively.
CHEMISTRY AND FOOD QUALITY: Use of high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) in food chemical quality control. Determination of the main chromatographic parameters; quali-quantitative analysis of bioactive components extracted from food matrices.
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY: Recombinant DNA technology: Methods of nucleic acid extraction and analysis. Cloning and selection of recombinant DNA

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Reference texts
The exercise protocols are accessible on the UNISTUDIUM website.
Educational objectives
Acquisition by the student of autonomy and familiarity in the use of some of the main methods applied in the field of biological investigations. Ability to identify and critically review the most appropriate techniques for achieving a given experimental objective. Critically evaluate advantages and disadvantages in the use of certain methodologies also on the basis of their sensitivity, specificity and accuracy.

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Prerequisites
nothing
Teaching methods
he practical activity in the laboratory includes a short introductory lecture in which the experimental protocol to be followed by all students will be provided and explained. The students will conduct the experiments individually or in small groups and, at the end, the experimental data obtained will be subject to comparative analysis and discussion.
Other information
For information on support services for students with disabilities and/or DSA visit http://www.unipg.it/disabilita-e-dsa
Learning verification modality
There will be 5 laboratory exercises in the topics listed below for a total of 24 hours. In order to obtain the credits envisaged for this teaching (2 CFU), attendance at at least 4 of the 5 experiences is compulsory. Students' attendance will be ascertained by roll call and acquisition of signatures. Passing is subject to an aptitude test.
Extended program
The course includes five laboratory experiences in which different protocols relating to some of the main methodologies used in various fields of biological experiments will be applied, with particular reference to the contents of the third-year teaching. Experiences will be carried out concerning:
1. PHYSIOLOGY: Preparation of cultured cells for electrophysiology studies. Recording of ionic currents through membrane channels. Data analysis and inferences on the kinetics of ion channels.
2. VEGETABLE PHYSIOLOGY: Extraction and quantification of photosynthetic pigments and analysis of their absorption spectra. Isolation of thylakoidal membranes and measurement of the rate of photosynthetic electron transport.
3. HYGIENE: : Sampling techniques of water intended for human consumption and surface waters and analysis of some microbiological parameters with reference to the judgement of potability and quality classification according to the provisions of D.Lgs 18/2023 and D.Lgs 152/2006 respectively.
4. CHEMICAL AND QUALITY OF FOODS Use of high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) in food quality control. Determination of the main chromatographic parameters; quali-quantitative analysis of bioactive components extracted from food matrices.
5. MOLECULAR BIOLOGY: Recombinant DNA technology: Methods of nucleic acid extraction and analysis. Cloning and selection of recombinant DNA.
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