Expected learning outcomes
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING:
2nd cycle graduates in Medical Biotechnologies:
- Will possess sound knowledge of the morphology and functions of the human body;
- Will be familiar with the cellular and molecular etiopathogenesis of the most important human pathologies;
- Will understand congenital or acquired pathological conditions in which it is possible to intervene using a biotechnological approach;
- Will be familiar with the main diagnostic and clinical procedures of the main human pathologies, including applied technologies.
The aforementioned knowledges are achieved through activities including lectures, numerous laboratories and practical exercises. The knowledge is verified through classic oral examinations or written work based on the application of logical rigour.
ABILITY TO APPLY KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING:
2nd cycle graduates in Medical Biotechnologies:
- Will know and be able to use the main methodologies and instruments which are featured in biotechnology for the purposes of the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of human disease;
- in cooperation with medical graduates, will be able to design and apply biotechnology-based preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic strategies in the field of human pathologies;
- Will know and be able to apply European regulations relative to the experimentation of medicines, in particular medicines for advanced treatments and tissue engineering products;
- Will know and be able to use computer, biocomputing and statistical methodologies.
The teaching tools aimed at achieving the ability to apply knowledges in the specific areas of activity include intensive individual laboratory work, as well as the critical study of scientific texts analysed individually or in groups.
JUDGEMENT SKILLS:
2nd cycle graduates in Medical Biotechnologies:
- Will be able to recognise the interaction between foreign micro-organisms and the human body (also through specific diagnostic investigations);
- Will be able to recognise the elements of innovation in innovative medicine development projects;
- Will be able to recognise and assess the main ethical problems involved in clinical experimentation protocols;
- Will be able to formulate detailed autonomous judgements and opinions in order to solve specific problems linked to their professional activities.
The judgement skills are obtained through the reading of scientific articles or the dedicated study of a specific subject (e.g. gene silencing and relative technologies). A project will be implemented specifically for the achievement of judgement skills; this may be a dissertation or a scientific project to which a significant number of CFU are allocated (internship 4 plus dissertation 16-18), the result of which will be an autonomously produced dissertation with relative bibliography.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
2nd cycle graduates in Medical Biotechnologies:
- Will be able to work fluently in both spoken and written English in the field of biotechnologies (level B1 + specific skills);
- Will be able to work in groups for the design and implementation of laboratory activities;
- Will possess analytical and descriptive skills for the management and communication of experimental data in a scientific field;
- Will be able to use the most modern and effective means to communicate information, ideas, problems and outline solutions to both a specialist and general public;
- Will be able to express ideas and arguments of interest to the topics inherent in the degree programme in writing, using an appropriate language and suitable summarising skills, in their professional contexts.
Communication skills are developed in particular during the preparation of the dissertation, which includes periodical reporting, also through the use of multimedia tools, to the supervising professor. In this regard the presentation of the produced dissertation is critical, as this will be done using multimedia tools before a special examination board.
LEARNING SKILLS:
2nd cycle graduates in Medical Biotechnologies:
- Will be able to organise and plan laboratory activities and to study experimental techniques in detail;
- Will be able to keep abreast of the regulations, methods, techniques and tools applied in the sector also through the consultation and study of bibliographic sources, which is indispensible in a continuously evolving field;
- Will have developed a study method and the ability to work by objectives, both in groups and autonomously;
- Will be able to select and interpret data and informations.
- Will possess the learning skills required to continue studies with a high level of autonomy.
Learning skills are evaluated through continuous assessment during the learning activities, combining the knowledges acquired during the specific activities with that achieved through personal study, evaluating the critical contribution shown during exercises and seminars, as well as the evaluation of the self-learning skills developed during the activities in preparation of the final examination.