Neurobiology

General skills Provide the knowledge of the main biochemical methods for analysing of the properties of a protein from its isolation to its structural and functional characterization with particular focus on proteins involved in neurodegenerative processes. Skills module I Knowledge of the main biochemical methods for analysis of the structural and functional properties of proteins Skills module II Knowledge of the biochemical properties of specific proteins involved in neurodegenerative processes. Specific skills (common to both modules) A) knowledge and understanding The student: - Knows the main techniques necessary for the biochemical characterization of proteins; - Knows the main proteins involved in neurodegenerative diseases B) ability to apply knowledge and understanding The student is able to: - understand and evaluate the impact of structural modifications of biological macromolecules on their biological function; - exploit the knowledge of biochemical techniques to investigate the role of proteins involved in neurodegeneration C) Making judgements - critical thinking through the study of biochemical methods and their application to structural and functional analysis of proteins - learning by questioning D) Communication skills The student is able to: -communicate what has been learned during the oral exam E) Learning skills - learning the specific terminology - be able to make the logical connections between the topics covered - be able to identify the most relevant topics