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.
teacher profile teaching materials
The main characteristics of Algae, Fungi, Lichens, and Bryophytes. Vascular plants (Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms, and Angiosperms): their principal morphological, taxonomic, and ecological characteristics. An overview of the use of plant organisms in the food sector.
Programme
Introduction to the concept of Species and to the Taxonomy and classification of living organisms. Phylogeny and evolution. Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells. The main organelles found in plant cells and their functions. Biodiversity and ecosystems. Global change and nature conservation.The main characteristics of Algae, Fungi, Lichens, and Bryophytes. Vascular plants (Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms, and Angiosperms): their principal morphological, taxonomic, and ecological characteristics. An overview of the use of plant organisms in the food sector.
Core Documentation
SOLOMON P., MARTIN C.E., MARTIN D.W., BERG L.R. BIOLOGIA. VII EDIZIONE. EDISES SRL, NAPOLIReference Bibliography
SOLOMON P., MARTIN C.E., MARTIN D.W., BERG L.R. BIOLOGIA. VII EDIZIONE. EDISES SRL, NAPOLIAttendance
Attendance at lectures and seminars is strongly recommended.Type of evaluation
The course is taught through lectures. At the end of the course, a one-day field trip is organized to raise awareness of plant biodiversity. teacher profile teaching materials
All these volumes are freely available for consultation at the Department of Science library.
- Main reference text: 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, Evolutione, Adattamento, ed. Monduzzi
Programme
The cell and the main animal tissues. An overview of the main animal taxa in terms of their phylogenetic relationships and from an evolutionary perspective, from unicellular organisms (Protists) to the evolution of multicellularity (Metazoa) and its diverse organisation throughout evolution. The animal groups (phyla) are presented along with their morpho-functional adaptations and ecology, with a focus on their use in human nutrition and potential issues related to the food sector (e.g. food contaminants).Core Documentation
The textbooks listed here are recommended but not compulsory, as the topics covered can easily be found in a wide range of university textbooks on zoology.All these volumes are freely available for consultation at the Department of Science library.
- Main reference text: 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, Evolutione, Adattamento, ed. Monduzzi
