THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODELING
Course objectives
In the course of medical genetics will be analyzed Mendel and the birth of genetics; the methodological and experimental approaches of genetic diseases; hereditary and multifactorial diseases; genetic tests.
Channel 1
ANTONIO PIZZUTI
Lecturers' profile
Program - Frequency - Exams
Course program
Formal characteristics of Mendelian diseases Mitochondrial genetics Cytogenetics principles and methods Multifactorial diseases Epigenetics Genetic testing
Prerequisites
bases of cellular biology
Books
Genetica e biologia molecolare
Piccin-Nuova Libraria
Teaching mode
The student will acquire basic knowledge in the field of medical genetics with particular attention to the pathogenetic mechanisms underlying the various genetic diseases (hereditary and acquired) and their transmission according to Mendel's laws
Frequency
in person
Exam mode
Multiple choice
Lesson mode
The student will acquire basic knowledge in the field of medical genetics with particular attention to the pathogenetic mechanisms underlying the various genetic diseases (hereditary and acquired) and their transmission according to Mendel's laws
VIVIANA CAPUTO
Lecturers' profile
Program - Frequency - Exams
Course program
· General criteria for the classification of genetic diseases;
· Methodological principles of the main diagnostic procedures;
· Elements for the interpretation of genetic reports;
· Introductory notions of prenatal diagnosis and genetic screening;
· Principles and purposes of genetic counseling;
· Discussion of clinical case studies.
Books
THOMPSON & THOMPSON – Genetica in Medicina, R. L. Nussbaum, R. R. Mclness, H. F. Williard, EdiDES Edizioni
- Academic year2025/2026
- CourseMedicine and Surgery
- CurriculumSingle curriculum
- Year2nd year
- Semester1st semester
- SSDMED/03
- CFU2