To acquire knowledge on the structure, function and regulation of biological macromolecules. To acquire knowledge of the general mechanisms of regulation of metabolism. To acquire knowledge of the main metabolic pathways and cycles with particular regard to carbohydrate, lipid and amino acid metabolism. Understanding the significance of metabolic alterations in non-physiological conditions (prolonged fasting, physical effort).
To acquire learn basic knowledge on fundamental processes of molecular biology and their regulation, necessary to understand:
The pathogenic mechanisms of diseases
Molecular mechanisms involved in the therapeutic intervention
Biotechnology applications of medical relevance, including the principal methods for the study of nucleic acids and of their application for diagnostic and research purpose.