BASIC BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Integrated educational activity

Course Sheet

Course code:

TOC11A2

Academic Year of enrolment:

2020

Year of supply:

2020/2021

Degree:

Course of 1st Cycle Degree in Occupational therapy

Moduls:

APPLIED BIOLOGY - 2 credits
HUMAN ANATOMY - 3 credits
HISTOLOGY - 1 credits

Location:

CHIETI

Credits:

Programme Year:

Cycle:

First semester

Hours of classroom activity:

Prerequisites:

Mandatory attendance, no propedeuticity.

Objectives

HISTOLOGY
-knowing the early stages of human development, the embryological origin of tissues, the significance of stem cells, cell differentiation;
-knowing the morphology of cells and tissues correlating it closely to function;
-to understand the structural organization at the microscopic level of the human body, at the base of the anatomy and of the physiological and pathological processes, to which its professional intervention is directed.

BIOLOGY
The course aims to provide students with a basic knowledge on the structural and functional organization of eukaryotic cells, on the molecular mechanisms underlying the expression and transmission of genetic information, and on the methods of cell-cell communication and cell-microenvironment. within the various levels of biological organization.

ANATOMY
Aim of the course is the acquisition of basic knowledge of Topographic and Macroscopic Anatomy in particular for the locomotor apparatus and nervous system. At the end of the learning process the students will have learned the morpho-functional carachteristics of the organs located within the thoracic and abdominal cavities as well.
The students will learn to represent in 3D the whole human body, both in the superfial features and in the internal organization.

Contents

HISTOLOGY
Embryological derivation, microscopic structure and functional correlations of human tissues.

BIOLOGY
Introduction to cell biology. Composition of living matter: Biological molecules. Energy metabolism. Eukaryotic cell. Biological membranes: structure and function.

ANATOMY
Osteoarticular apparatus
Muscular apparatus
Nervous system
Endocrine apparatus
Blood circulatory apparatus
Respiratory apparatus
Digestive apparatus
Excretory apparatus

Extended Syllabus

HISTOLOGY
- Epithelial Tissue, exocrine and endocrine glands;
- Connective Tissue: connective, adipose, carstilaginous, bone and haematopoietic tissue;
- Muscolar tissue: skeletal, cardiac and smooth;
- Nervous tissue.
- Embryological tissues development.

ANIMAL BIOLOGY
Introduction to cell biology
The cell theory. General characteristics of eukaryotic cell, prokaryotic cell and Virus
Composition of living matter: Biological molecules
Proteins (structure and function). Amino acids (general physical and chemical properties).
Nucleic Acids (structure and function). Purine and pyrimidine bases, nucleotides and nucleosides. DNA structure. RNA structure.
Carbohydrates (structure and function: Monosaccharides, disaccharides and polysaccharides).
Lipids (structure and function).
Energy metabolism
The cell and energy. The flow of energy. Metabolic reactions. Role of ATP and cellular work. Energy metabolism. Cellular respiration: glycolysis, Krebs cycle and oxidative phosphorylation.
Eukaryotic cell
Cytoplasmic organelles : rough and smooth endoplasmic reticulum, ribosomes, Golgi apparatus, mitochondria, lysosomes, peroxisomes and nucleus (nuclear pores, nucleolus and chromatin). Cytoskeleton: microtubules, microfilaments and intermediate filaments.
DNA double-helix structure and replication. Various levels of organization of DNA in the cell: nuclear chromatin and chromosome structure. Eukaryotic gene structure. RNA: structure, function and types. Transcription and RNA processing. Genetic code. Protein synthesis. Gene regulation in prokaryotes (lactose operon and tryptophan operon). Gene regulation in eukaryotes. Cell cycle and its regulation. Mitosis and Meiosis: stages and differences.
Biological membranes: structure and function.
Chemical composition, structure and models of organisation.
Mechanisms of transport across the membrane: simple and facilitated diffusion, active transport (sodium-potassium pump), exocytosis and endocytosis. Receptor-mediated endocytosis.
Cellular and Cell-environment interactions:
Signal transduction. Cell junctions (desmosomes, tight junctions, gap junctions). Extracellular matrix.

HUMAN ANATOMY
Introduction to the study of Human Anatomy;
Osteoarticular apparatus: skull, vertebral column, rib cage, pelvis, arms and legs. Classification and structure of joints.
Muscular apparatus: Diaphragm, muscles of the abdominal wall. Urogenital diaphgram. Muscles of thorax and limbs.
Nervous system: central nervous system, spinal cord, encefalic nerve nuclei, reticular formation. Meninges and liquoral circulation. Spinal and cranic nerves. Periferic nervous system: structure, neurotransmitters. Autonomous nervous system.
Endocrine apparatus.
Blood circulatory apparatus: heart, pulmonary and system circulations. Circle of Willis, portal systems.
Respiratory apparatus: respiratory ways and lungs.
Digestive apparatus: digestive canal. Liver, pancreas.
Excretory apparatus: kydneys, urinary tracts.

Recommended Bibliography

HISTOLOGY
Stevens A, Lowe J.-ISTOLOGIA UMANA Ed. Casa Editrice Ambrosiana
Calligaro et al.- CITOLOGIA E ISTOLOGIA FUNZIONALE. Ed.: edi-ermes
Junqueira –Carneiro Compendio di Istologia Ed. Piccin
Gartner L.P. Hiatt J.L.- Atlante di ISTOLOGIA. Ed.: EdiSES

BIOLOGY
"Elementi di Biologia"
E.P. Solomon, L.R. Berg, D.W.Martin.
EdiSES casa editrice

ANATOMY
KS SALADIN-ANATOMIA UMANA-Piccin
M McKinley & VD O'Loughin - ANATOMIA UMANA-Ed. Piccin

Teaching Methods

Formal lectures, anatomical drawings and pictures from corpses, pictures of optic microscopy slides, Pictures and videos from Anatomage, tutorials of practice on anatomical models and videos available on the web will be provided. Students will practice on the software Visible Body 3D, available in the University digital library.

Evaluation methods

Verification of learning:

The exams of the three modules take place orally. Possible in itinere intermediate test can be provided.
The student's ability to expose and explain the topics covered during the lessons will be assessed.
In assigning the final score, which will be expressed out of thirty with possible honors, knowledge of the topics covered, critical and communication skills will be taken into account.
The final mark of the "BASIC LIFE SCIENCES" exam will be the average of the individual teaching modules's marks.

Contacts/More Information

HISTOLOGY
Prof. Guya Marconi
Wednesdays from 10:00 to 13:00 and, on other days and times, by appointment.
At the Department of Oral and Biotechnological Medical Sciences
Pal A / NPD, 2nd level
Via dei Vestini, 31, Chieti Scalo
Tel. 0871-3554080
e-mail: guya.marconi@unich.it

BIOLOGY
Prof. Antonia Patruno
Office hours from Monday to Friday (by appointment)
Palazzina C di Farmacia, II livello
Tel. 0871-3554510
e-mail: antonia.patruno@unich.it

ANATOMY
Prof. Viviana di Giacomo
Tuesday, wednesday and thursday, 11:00 a.m till 1 pm
Palazzina C di Farmacia, II livello
Tel. 0871-3554509
e-mail: viviana.di giacomo@unich.it
Teams: Anatomia Umana V. di Giacomo

Università degli Studi
"G. d'Annunzio"

Chieti - Pescara

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