DEPARTMENT OF BIOMEDICAL, DENTAL, MORPHOLOGICAL AND FUNCTIONAL IMAGING SCIENCES

First cycle degree programmes

1 Degree Course

BIOTECHNOLOGY (L-2) – limited number BIOTECNOLOGIE

Coordinator

ANTONINA SIDOTI

Students will be prepared to carry out technical and operational tasks and professional support activities to produce goods and services by analyzing and using biological systems. There are different application fields of biotechnology, as well as basic and applied research. Students will study in-depth biological systems from a molecular and cellular point of view. They will be qualified to work in public and private research institutes, hospitals, biotechnology industries, etc.

Subjects CFU Year

Applied Mathematics and Physics Chemistry English Organic Chemistry Cell Biology and Histology Human Anatomy

12 6 5 6

13 6

1

Molecular Biology Biochemistry Human Physiology and Food Chemistry Animal Anatomy and Animal Physiology Pharmacology and Toxicology General Pathology, Clinical Biochemistry and Clinical Molecular Biology General and Clinical Microbiology Genetic Medicine

7 6

12 12 6

12 12 6

2

Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Medicinal Plant Biotechnology Chemical By-products of the Food Industry Pathological Anatomy Applied Economy Specialization Subjects Traineeship Thesis

12 12 12 4

12 4 3

3

2 Degree Course

GASTRONOMIC SCIENCES (L-26) SCIENZE GASTRONOMICHE

Coordinator

GIACOMO DUGO

Students will learn how to evaluate, monitor and promote food products. They will acquire expertise in the mathematical, physical, chemical and biological fields. They will be qualified to work in control and management of the food supply chain both autonomously and in teams with other experts, within private business structures and tourist-oriented organizations. They will be able to work in restaurant management to create healthier food preparations by knowing local quality brand production.

Subjects CFU Year

Mathematics and Physics General and Inorganic Chemistry Vegetal Biology Information Technologies Law, Economics and Marketing in the Food Sector Zoology Organic Chemistry English Language Analytical Chemistry

10 5 5 3

10 5 5 3 5

1

Food and Nutritional Chemistry Animal Production in the Mediterranean Area General Zootechnics and Genetic Improvement Animal Biology and Human Anatomy Chemical Analysis of Foods and Natural and Genetically Modified Substances Alimentary Technology and Animal Feed Electives (choose 3 of the following): Dietary Products Sensorial Analysis Condiment Oils Agro-food Production Diseases Food Hygiene and Food Microbiology Advanced Analytical and Instrumental Chemistry Aroma Technology Mediterranean Cuisine Use of Expiring Food Products

11 6 6

12 10 12 12

2

Safety and Quality of Food Products Agrarian Microbiology Vegetable Pathology Quality of Animal Production Statistical Aspects of Mediterranean Foods Food Preparation Laboratory Professional Traineeship Final Test

11 6 6

10 10 5 7 5

3

3 Degree Course

SPORT AND HEALTH SCIENCES (L-22) SCIENZE MOTORIE, SPORT E SALUTE

Coordinator

DANIELE BRUSCHETTA

Students will acquire knowledge of the biological and biomechanical bases of movement as well as learning about the psycho-pedagogical aspects of teaching basic sports and motor activity, team sports and preventative and adapted motor activity. Students will acquire the skills necessary for organizing and managing individual or group motor activity. They will also be able to work as instructors of specific sports or as technician in charge of motor activity programs for public and private sports centers.

Subjects CFU Year

Human Anatomy Biology and Genetics Chemistry and Biochemistry Motor Activity and Motor Sports English Language Physics and Biomechanics Human Physiology General and Sport Psychology General and Sport Sociology Athletics Swimming Activities

8 5 5 9 3 5 5 5 5 5 5

1

Theory and Methodology of Human Movement Neurology Head Injuries in Sports Motor Activity and Sports Education Team Sport Traineeship I Pharmacology and Toxicology applied to Physical Exercise Locomotor Apparatus Diseases and Principles of Motor Re-education Adapted Motor Activity Electives Traineeship II

6 5 2 7 6 4 6 6 7 8 3

2

Sport and Nutrition Physiology Elements of Auxology and Endocrinology Internal Pathologies and Sports Respiratory and Sports Pathologies Cutaneous Pathologies and Sports Training Methodology and Functional Evaluation Traineeship III Sports Cardiology Principles of Resuscitation and First Aid Legal Medicine and Doping

6 4 5 3 2 6 4 3 2 2

3

Sports Hygiene Economics and Sports Enterprise Management Sports Law Electives Final Exam

6 5 5 4 3

4 Degree Course

ENVIRONMENT AND WORKPLACE PREVENTION TECHNIQUES (L/SNT4) – limited number TECNICHE DELLA PREVENZIONE NELL’AMBIENTE E NEI LUOGHI DI LAVORO

Coordinator

CONCETTINA FENGA

The degree course provides qualified professional figures in the area of environmental and occupational risk management. Students will learn how to recognize hazards for health and safety in the workplace, living environment and food. They will also learn how to choose the correct strategy to prevent these risks. They will acquire knowledge on legal matters regarding administrative, criminal and labor law. Graduates can be employed in public organizations, private companies and as technical advisors.

Subjects CFU Year

General and Inorganic Chemistry Organic Chemistry Applied Physics Medical Statistics Computer Science General and Applied Hygiene English Language Laboratory Traineeship Biochemistry Applied Biology Microbiology Anatomy Human Physiology General Pathology Ecology Environmental Chemistry Industrial Hygiene I Audiometric Techniques Electives Traineeship

2 2 2 3 2 3 2 2 8 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 3 2

12

1

General Pharmacology and Toxicology Occupational Toxicology Acute Intoxications Environmental Pollution Prevention Labour Law

1 1 1 4 2

Public Law Criminal Law Physical and Environmental Hazards Air Pollution and Purification Techniques Environmental Health Engineering Industrial Hygiene II Scientific English Traineeship Food Chemistry Risk Analysis in Food Production Prevention of Diffusive Diseases Indoor Air Quality Prevention of Cranial and Spinal Traumas Prevention of Ocular Disorders Risk Communication General Psychology Organizational and Work Psychology Business Organization Legal Medicine Electives Laboratory Traineeship

2 1 1 2 2 1 2 8 2 2 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 2 2 1

10

2

Treatment of Injuries Cardio Support Techniques Resuscitation Techniques First Aid Organization Professional and Work-related Illnesses Biomechanical Overload Pathologies Radiation Protection Diseases of the Skin Techniques for the Prevention of Occupational Diseases Food and Nutrition Hygiene Food Science and Technology Techniques of Preventing Hygiene in Foods Prevention Techniques in Veterinary Services Traineeship Prevention of Environmental Hazards Prevention of Security Risks Prevention of Accidents and Occupational Diseases Good Practices for Prevention in Workplaces Electives Other Activities Traineeship Final Exam

1 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 3 2 1 3 1

10 1 1 1 1 2 6

12 5

3

5 Degree Course

ORTHOPTICS AND OPTHALMOLOGICAL ASSISTANCE (L/SNT2) – limited number ORTOTTICA ED ASSISTENZA IN OFTALMOLOGIA

Coordinator

IRENE CONCETTA CASTAGNA

Students will have the opportunity to work in the treatment and rehabilitation of the eye. They will study the anatomy and physiology of the eye and at the end be able to identify treatments for the prevention and rehabilitation of visual handicaps and utilize ophthalmological techniques and instruments. They will be able to work in public or private hospitals or clinics, either as employees or consultants.

Subjects CFU Year

Anatomy Physiopathology Professional Lab I English Language Biological Sciences General First Aid Physiology of the Visual Apparatus Psycho-pedagogical Science

6 7 1 4 6 8 6 6

1

Professional Lab II Science of Prevention and General Services Ophthalmological Science and Ophthalmological Assistance l Interdisciplinary Clinical Sciences Ophthalmological Science and Ophthalmological Assistance II Ophthalmological Science and Ophthalmological Assistance II

1 7 6 6 6 8

2

Professional Lab III Psychology and Hypovision Ophthalmological Science and Ophthalmological Assistance III Ophthalmological Science and Ophthalmological Assistance IV Ophthalmological Science and Ophthalmological Assistance V

1 6 6 6 6

3

6 Degree Course

IMAGING AND RADIOTHERAPY TECHNIQUES (L/SNT3) TECNICHE DI RADIOLOGIA MEDICA, PER IMMAGINI E RADIOTERAPIA

Coordinator

FABIO MINUTOLI

Students will learn to use the equipment employed in Diagnostic Imaging and Radiotherapy and collaborate with Medical Doctors (Radiologists, Radiotherapists and Nuclear Physicians) in carrying out diagnostic and therapeutic activities. They will study subjects like Physics and Anatomy as well as all of the methodological aspects of Diagnostic Imaging and Radiotherapy. They will participate in a full-scale theoretical-practical apprenticeship. Students will be qualified to work in public and private healthcare facilities.

Subjects CFU Year

Applied Physics Computer Science Mathematics Medical Statistics Human Anatomy Histology Applied Biology Chemistry and Biochemical Propedeutics Physiology Optional Teaching Activities Electives Traineeship General Pathology Radiobiology Medical Biophysics Radiology Radiotherapy Nuclear Medicine General and Interventional Radiology Special Techniques in Radiology Nuclear Medicine Technical Sciences Applied in Medicine Professional Lab (IT Systems in Radiology) Optional Teaching Activities Traineeship

3 2 1 1 4 1 1 2 2 1 2

10 2 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 5 1 1

10

1

Pulmonology Cardiology Hematology Stomatology Oncology Radiopharmaceuticals Physical Radioprotection Medical Radioprotection Neurology Gastroenterology Urology Nephrology Professional Lab (Radioprotection) Technical Sciences Applied in Medicine Traineeship Endocrinology Otolaryngology Dermatology General Surgery General and Specialist Pediatrics Orthopedics General Radiology Computed Tomography and General Principles of Ultrasound Imaging

1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 5

10 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 2

2

Nuclear Medicine Electives Optional Teaching Activities English Language Traineeship

1 2 2 4

10

Anesthesiology Pharmacology Work Medicine Legal Medicine General and Applied Hygiene Computed Tomography Principles of Magnetic Resonance Nuclear Medicine Radiotherapy Optional Teaching Activities Professional Lab (Nuclear Medicine) Technical Sciences Applied in Medicine Traineeship Healthcare Company Organization Healthcare Company Economics General Sociology Information Processing Systems Body Magnetic Resonance Diagnostic Imaging in Pediatrics Radiotherapy Angiography Neuroradiology (Brain) Neuroradiology (Spine) Electives Traineeship Final Exam

1 2 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 5

10 2 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2

10 5

3

7 Degree Course

BIOMEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNIQUES (L/SNT3) – limited number TECNICHE DI LABORATORIO BIOMEDICO

Coordinator

VINCENZO MACAIONE

Students will learn how to analyze using microscopes and research laboratory activities. They will study subjects including biochemistry, microbiology, parasitology and virology. At the end of the course students will be able to choose and use laboratory methodologies and instruments to obtain clinical and experimental data and analyze, validate and interpret it. Students will be qualified to work in the private and public sectors.

Subjects CFU Year

Applied Physics

4

Medical Statistics Computer Science Chemistry and Propedeutical Biochemistry Biochemistry Applied Biology Histology Human Anatomy Human Physiology Scientific English Electives Professional Lab (Chemistry and Statistics) Traineeship Medical Genetics Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology Medical Parasitology Clinical Biochemistry and Clinical Molecular Biology Molecular Diagnosis Methods and Techniques of Clinical Biochemistry History of Medicine General Psychology Professional Training

2 2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 4 3 2 2 4 2 2 1 2

10

1

Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology Virology Infectious Diseases Methods and Techniques of Microbiology Food Microbiology Techniques Methods and Techniques of Virology Scientific English II Statistics for Experimental and Technological Research Information Processing Systems Organization and Regulation of the Profession General Pathology General Physiopathology Methods and Techniques of Immunology Professional Training Professional Lab (Pathological Histology) Clinical Pathology Molecular Pathology Methods and Techniques of Immune-hematology and Immunometry General and Applied Hygiene Legal Medicine Occupational Medicine Laboratory Safety Techniques Internal Medicine General Surgery Image Diagnostics Professional Training

3 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 2

10 1 2 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2

11

2

Professional Lab (Molecular Biochemistry) Labor Law

1 1

Company Organization Organization and Professional Regulation Pathological Anatomy Cytopathology Histopathology Autoptic Techniques Methods and Techniques of Colpo-cytology General Pharmacology Special Pharmacology Pharmacotoxicology Methods of Pharmacology Professional Training Methods and Techniques in Neurological Pathologies Nephrology Dermatitis and Venereal Diseases Methods and Techniques of Clinical Chemistry Medical Oncology Blood Diseases Endocrinology Methods and Techniques for Metabolic and Tumor Markers Professional Training

1 1 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1

12 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1

13

3

Second cycle degree programmes

8 Degree Course

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS (LM/SNT3) – limited number SCIENZE DELLE PROFESSIONI SANITARIE TECNICHE DIAGNOSTICHE

Coordinator

ANTONIO GIROLAMO MICALI

Students will learn how to manage and organize health services. They will master disciplines in the economic, managerial and communicative field. They will acquire the necessary skills to implement preventive, diagnostic and educational interventions in response to health problems of the pediatric population, adult and geriatric. They will also learn how to analyze and resolve issues in the Health Services areas, including the managerial and organizational aspects. Students will be able to work in public or private healthcare facilities.

Subjects CFU Year

Medical Statistics Computer Science Information Processing Systems Private Law Labour Law Business Economics Statistics for Experimental and Technological Research General and Applied Hygiene Image Diagnostics

5 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 2

1

Legal Medicine Occupational Medicine Scientific English Electives Other Teaching Activities Otolaryngology General and Special Pediatrics Technical and Medical Applied Sciences Applied Physics Neurology Child Neuropsychiatry Professional Training

1 2 2 3 3 2 2 4 2 2 2

15

Medical Radiology Radiotherapy Neuroradiology Technical and Medical Applied Sciences Clinical Biochemistry Clinical Pathology Pathological Anatomy Medical and Laboratory Science Techniques General Psychology Psychology of Development and Education Social Psychology Demographic and Ethnographic Anthropology History of Medicine Scientific English Electives Other Teaching Activities Biochemistry Human Physiology Histology General Pharmacology Special Pharmacology Medical Oncology General Surgery General and Applied Hygiene Traineeship Final Exam

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

15 5

2

9 Degree Course

THEORY AND METHODS OF PREVENTIVE AND ADAPTED PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES (LM-67) SCIENZE E TECNICHE DELLE ATTIVITÀ MOTORIE PREVENTIVE E ADATTATE

Coordinator

LUDOVICO MAGAUDDA

The student will be able to design and conduct motor and sport related programs for educational, rehabilitative and recreational purposes. The student will examine in-depth issues related to preventive and adaptive motor activities with the goal of developing specific activities for pediatric

and elderly subjects affected by either chronic diseases or disability. The student can work in private practice or be employed in schools, public and private institutions.

Subjects CFU Year

Biomechanics of Human Movement Physical Activity for Preventive and Therapeutic Measures Endocrinology and Metabolism Principles of Pediatrics and Child Neuropsychiatry

Principles and Technique of Childhood Physical Activities

Traineeship Chronic Osteo-Artro-Muscular Diseases Principles of Motor Rehabilitation Biology of Aging and Geriatrics Principles and Technique of Physical Activities in Elderly Electives Traineeship

6 5 5 2 6 6 4 6 5 5 4 6

1

Psychology of Childhood Age Teaching the Disabled Sociology of Physical Activities and Sport Neurologic Injury and Physical Activities Disabled Sport Traineeship Resuscitation and First Aid First Aid in Thoracic-Abdominal Injury First Aid in Traumatic Brain Injury and Spine Injury Cardio-Pulmonary Pathophysiology Principles and Technique of Physical Activities in Cardio-Pulmonary Diseases Electives Traineeship Final Exam

5 5 5 5 5 5 2 2 2 5 5 4 3 7

2

10 Degree Course

BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR HEALTH (LM-9) BIOTECNOLOGIE PER LA SALUTE

Coordinator

GIUSEPPE GIUFFRE’

Students will reach a high level of proficiency in research in developing and applying diagnostic strategies on biotechnological bases in those fields correlated to health care. They will also have a chance to improve their competences in biochemistry, biology, genetics, microbiology and molecular diagnostics and target therapy. Students will be able to work in administrative roles in health care institutes and pharmaceutical companies. They will also be able to work in consulting in organizations and institutes interested in biotechnological research.

Subjects CFU Year

Human Systemic Biochemistry Applied Biology and Genetics Microbiology and Biotechnology Innovations in Vaccines Molecular Biology Cellular and Molecular Pathology Molecular Pharmacology Forensic Molecular Diagnostics and Toxicology Biochemistry Molecular Diagnostics Diagnostics in Laboratory Medicine Bacterial and Virological Molecular Diagnostics Molecular Diagnosis of Liver Diseases

6 6 6 6 6 5 6 6 5 5 5

1

Target Therapy in Oncology Molecular Diagnostics in Pathological Anatomy Molecular Imaging Imaging of Ophthalmic Diseases Neurological Molecular Diagnostics Elective Training Activity Traineeship Final Exam

6 5 6 5 6 8

10 12

2

11 Degree Course

SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY (LM-46) (single cycle course) –limited number ODONTOIATRIA E PROTESI DENTARIA

Coordinator

GIANCARLO CORDASCO

Students will be able to practice clinical activities of prevention, diagnosis and therapy of oral diseases and oral rehabilitation. Students will obtain medical and dental knowledge, and at the end of the course be able to maintain oral health by the execution of diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. Students will be able to practice as private clinicians or work for a public or private hospital.

Subjects CFU Year

Histology General Psychology Medical Statistics Biology Chemistry Information Technology Human Anatomy Physics English Language Electives

7 3 4 8 6 5

12 6 7 2

1

Biochemistry Molecular Biology Clinical Biochemistry and Clinical Molecular Biology Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology General and Applied Hygiene Infectious Diseases Physiology General Pathology Propaedeutic Clinical Concepts Preventive and Community Dentistry Dental Hygiene Electives

5 1 4 5 7 4

10 7 5 4 3 2

2

Dental Materials Prosthodontics and Laboratory Technologies Internal Medicine Clinical Pathology Physiopathology Anatomical Pathology Pharmacology Diagnostic Imaging Oral Pathology Dermatology Traineeship

4 4 6 2 3 6 6 6 6 3

11

3

Oral Surgery Orthodontics Gnathology Anesthesiology and Emergency Management General Surgery Plastic Surgery Traineeship Neurology Psychiatry Legal Medicine Conservative Dentistry Prosthodontics Periodontology Traineeship

4 5 3 5 5 1 7 2 1 4 5 6 5 7

4

Endodontics Periodontology Otolaryngology Anesthesiology Clinical Dentistry Oral Surgery Maxillofacial Surgery Cardiovascular Risk in Oral Surgery Traineeship

4 6 3 2 2 5 3 2 8

5

Implantology General Pediatrics Pediatric Dentistry Orthodontics Prosthodontics Traineeship

2 2 4 5 3 8

Prostodontics Oral Surgery Periodontology Conservative Dentistry Dental Pathology Gnathology Pediatric Dentistry Orthodontics Clinical Dentistry Traineeship

6 2 6 6 2 2 3 7 4 6

6