20410775 - BIOLOGY I

The course provides the basic knowledge of the biology of the different living groups (bacteria, algae, yeasts and other fungi, lichens, higher plants, animals) that are of importance in the food industry, tracing morphological, structural, metabolic, evolutionary and ecological. In exercises will be shown the peculiar elements and characterize the various taxa.
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Programme

The animal cell and tissues. Presentation of the main animal taxa in their phylogenetic relationships and from an evolutionary perspective, from unicellularity (ancestral protists) to the evolution of multicellularity (Metazoa) and its diversified organization during evolution. The animal groups (phyla) are presented with their morpho-functional adaptations and their ecology, with attention to use in human nutrition and possible problems related to the food sector (such as food contaminants).

Attendance

Compulsory

Type of evaluation

Questions related to the topics covered in the classroom

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Programme

The cell and the main animal tissues. Presentation of the main animal taxa in their phylogenetic relationships and from an evolutionary perspective, from unicellularity (Protists) to the evolution of multicellularity (Metazoans) and their diversified organization throughout evolution. Animal groups (phyla) are presented with their morpho-functional adaptations and ecology, with attention to their use in human nutrition and potential issues related to the food sector (e.g., contaminants in food).

Core Documentation

The textbooks listed here are recommended, but not required, as the topics covered are readily available in many university zoological textbooks.
All these volumes are freely available at the Department of Science library.

Main textbook: Solomon et al. Biologia, ed EdiSES
Hickman et al. Fondamenti di zoologia ed McGraw-Hill Education
Mitchell et al. Zoologia, ed Zanichelli
Argano et al. Zoologia, Evoluzione, Adattamento, ed Monduzzi