BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Course details

Academic Year:

2016/2017

Type of Course:

DEGREE COURSE

Degree Class:

L-13 - Class of first degrees in Biological Sciences

Duration in years:

Credits:

180

Location:

SASSARI

Department:

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

Entry test:

Yes

Type of access:

locally planned access

Compulsory attendance:

Positions available (locally planned access):

150

Course website:

http://www.uniss.it/scienzebiologiche

Course in brief

The Biological Sciences programme at the University of Sassari offers one undergraduate three year Degree course(B.Sc. equivalent, in italian "Laurea in Scienze Biologiche"), for a total of 180 ETCS. This can be followed by a two year Advanced Degree course (M.Sc. equivalent, in italian "Lauree Magistrali") for a total of 120 ETCS units each. All the advanced degree courses may be followed by three to four year doctoral programs (Ph.D. equivalent, in italian "Dottorato di ricerca"). The Biological Sciences programme focuses on the fundamental skills required for studying the main areas of biology,as well as for the development of innovative technologies in scientific research.
The number of places available on the programme is set on a yearly basis; places reserved for non-EU citizens residing abroad are available.

List of Courses

The detailed information about the classes to be held during the current academic year are already available of the official page; but the detailed information (professor, course syllabus, bibliography, etc.) about the courses which will be held during the academic years following the first one (2nd, 3rd year, etc.) will be made available during the year when the course will be held (1st year of the 2016-2017 academic year is already available; 2nd year courses will be uploaded during the 2017-2018 academic year; 3rd year courses will be uploaded during the 2018-2019 academic year; etc.).
For this reason, the details about the courses to be held during the years following the current academic year may be viewed by searching the name of the courses in the SEARCH TEACHING ACTIVITIES engine or by browsing through the syllabus of the first year of matriculation.
Important information for Erasmus students: if you are an Erasmus student and you wish to view all available courses, use the SEARCH TEACHING ACTIVITIES engine to search the desired courses.

Course year: 1

ANIMAL BIOLOGY - 7 credits - Basic - Compulsory
CYTOLOGY AND HISTOLOGY - 12 credits - Compulsory
FUNDAMENTALS OF APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY - 4 credits - Elective Course - Optional
GENERAL CHEMISTRY - 7 credits - Basic - Compulsory
LINGUISTIC SKILL (ENGLISH) - 6 credits - Language/Final Examination - Compulsory
MATHEMATICS - 7 credits - Basic - Compulsory
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY - 6 credits - Basic - Compulsory
OTHER USEFUL KNOWLEDGE FOR THE WORLD OF WORK INCLUSION - 3 credits - Compulsory
PHYSICS - 7 credits - Basic - Compulsory
PLANT BIOLOGY - 8 credits - Characterising - Compulsory

Course year: 2

ANATOMY - 12 credits - Compulsory
BIOCHEMISTRY - 9 credits - Compulsory
GENETICS - 9 credits - Basic - Compulsory
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY - 8 credits - Characterising - Compulsory
OTHER USEFUL KNOWLEDGE FOR THE WORLD OF WORK INCLUSION - 3 credits - Compulsory
STATISTICS - 6 credits - Related/Supplementary - Compulsory
SYSTEMATIC BOTANY - 7 credits - Characterising - Compulsory

Course year: 3

CLINICAL BIOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS - 6 credits - Related/Supplementary - Compulsory
ECOLOGY - 7 credits - Characterising - Compulsory
FINAL TEST - 6 credits - Language/Final Examination - Compulsory
GENERAL HYGIENE - 6 credits - Characterising - Compulsory
GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY - 7 credits - Related/Supplementary - Compulsory
GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY - 9 credits - Basic - Compulsory
LINGUISTIC SKILL (ENGLISH) - 6 credits - Language/Final Examination - Compulsory
OTHER USEFUL KNOWLEDGE FOR THE WORLD OF WORK INCLUSION - 3 credits - Compulsory
TRAINING - 13 credits - Compulsory

Expected Skills

Knowledge and know-how:
The goals of the Biological Sciences programme are to provide expertise in order to (1) understand currently accepted concepts in modern biology and the experimental support for these concepts and (2) identify the gaps in our current understanding and the opportunities for new research in this field.
Course Unit descriptions are available in the Guide at www.uniss.it/scienzebiologiche.

Ability to apply knowledge and know-how:
Through the combination of various disciplines and a strong internship experience, students majoring in Biological Sciences gain a solid foundation in the theory and application of biological and other scientific concepts and principles including the methodologies and the ability to perform biological analysis in a vast range of sectors (Biology, Hygiene, Environment, Food etc.)
Undergraduate students begin working in a research laboratory early in their training under supervision of biologists who are experienced teachers and world-class researchers, with interests ranging from molecular and cell biology to ecology. The level of learning, maturity and critical ability in facing biology-related problems and connect arguments are assessed through oral and/or written exams.

Areas for Career Opportunities

Position in a workplace:
Graduates can carry out technical and executive tasks in both public and private sectors (agro-food, environmental, pharmaceutical sectors etc.). Specific careers in this field include: research technicians; clinical laboratory technologists.

Position-related skills:
The acquired skills allow you to perform independently: a) instrumental analysis related to biological investigations; b) technical and analytical procedures in biotechnology, biomolecular andbiomedical fields also geared towards research activities; c) environmental analysis and control; d) technical and analytical procedures in the field of Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Toxicology, Pharmacology and Genetics; e) quality control procedures

Career opportunities:
The course will prepare students either for non-academic (“professional”) or academic careers. The main career opportunities relate to technical and operational activities. In particular: professional and technical activities in laboratories and analytical services such as research laboratories at the University as well as public and private analysis laboratories; promotion and scientific-technological development with particular reference to the protection of animals and plants, the biodiversity and the environment.

Access requirements

Admission is subject to the possession of a diploma of upper secondary school or other qualification obtained abroad and recognized as equivalent. Basic mathematical knowledge and logical skills will be assessed by means of a mandatory test. See requirements at: www.uniss.it/scienzebiologiche.
If the test outcome is not sufficient, additional educational obligations, to be fulfilled during the first year, will be defined in the Study Programme.

Study Programme Reference Persons

Reference Professors:

Tutors:

FRANCALACCI Paolo
IACCARINO Ciro
MANCA Laura
MASIA Maria Dolores
SPANO Alessandra

Fees

Fees are governed by a single set of rules applicable to all courses, as articulated in the

Regolamento Carriere of the University of Sassari (page 11) and in Annex 5.2 thereof

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