Studying at the University of Verona

Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.

Academic calendar

The academic calendar shows the deadlines and scheduled events that are relevant to students, teaching and technical-administrative staff of the University. Public holidays and University closures are also indicated. The academic year normally begins on 1 October each year and ends on 30 September of the following year.

Academic calendar

Course calendar

The Academic Calendar sets out the degree programme lecture and exam timetables, as well as the relevant university closure dates..

Definition of lesson periods
Period From To
I semestre Oct 1, 2012 Jan 31, 2013
I semestre (solo per studenti del III anno) Nov 5, 2012 Jan 31, 2013
II semestre Mar 4, 2013 Jun 14, 2013
Exam sessions
Session From To
Sessione straordinaria Feb 4, 2013 Feb 28, 2013
Sessione estiva Jun 17, 2013 Jul 31, 2013
Sessione autunnale Sep 2, 2013 Sep 30, 2013
Degree sessions
Session From To
Sessione autunnale Oct 19, 2012 Oct 19, 2012
Sessione straordinaria Dec 17, 2012 Dec 17, 2012
Sessione invernale Mar 22, 2013 Mar 22, 2013
Sessione estiva Jul 19, 2013 Jul 19, 2013
Holidays
Period From To
Festa di Ognissanti Nov 1, 2012 Nov 1, 2012
Festa dell'Immacolata Concezione Dec 8, 2012 Dec 8, 2012
Vacanze di Natale Dec 21, 2012 Jan 6, 2013
Vacanze di Pasqua Mar 29, 2013 Apr 2, 2013
Festa della Liberazione Apr 25, 2013 Apr 25, 2013
Festa del Lavoro May 1, 2013 May 1, 2013
Festa del Santo Patrono di Verona - San Zeno May 21, 2013 May 21, 2013
Festa della Repubblica Jun 2, 2013 Jun 2, 2013
Vacanze estive Aug 9, 2013 Aug 16, 2013

Exam calendar

Exam dates and rounds are managed by the relevant Science and Engineering Teaching and Student Services Unit.
To view all the exam sessions available, please use the Exam dashboard on ESSE3.
If you forgot your login details or have problems logging in, please contact the relevant IT HelpDesk, or check the login details recovery web page.

Exam calendar

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Academic staff

B C D F G M P S T U V Z
BailettiLucia Irene

Bailetti Lucia Irene

Begalli Diego

symbol email diego.begalli@univr.it symbol phone-number 045 8028731

Bolzonella David

symbol email david.bolzonella@univr.it symbol phone-number 045 802 7965

Boschi Federico

symbol email federico.boschi@univr.it symbol phone-number +39 045 802 7272
Foto Maurizio Boselli,  October 19, 2013

Boselli Maurizio

symbol email maurizio.boselli@univr.it symbol phone-number 045 6835628

Capitello Roberta

symbol email roberta.capitello@univr.it symbol phone-number 045 802 8488
foto,  March 16, 2015

Cecchi Franco

symbol email franco.cecchi@univr.it symbol phone-number 045 802 7964 - 7965

Drago Nicola

symbol email nicola.drago@univr.it symbol phone-number 045 802 7081

Favati Fabio

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FerrariniRoberto

Ferrarini Roberto

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Gaeta Davide Nicola Vincenzo

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GuantieriValeria

Guantieri Valeria

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Guzzo Flavia

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Molesini Barbara

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Mori Nicola

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Pandolfini Tiziana

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Pezzotti Mario

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Polverari Annalisa

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Speghini Adolfo

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Tornielli Giovanni Battista

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Torriani Sandra

symbol email sandra.torriani@univr.it symbol phone-number 045 802 7921
UgoliniSimone

Ugolini Simone

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Varanini Zeno

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Zamboni Anita

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Zenoni Sara

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Zuccolotto Paola

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Study Plan

The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.

2° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2013/2014

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
12
B/C
AGR/15
12
B
AGR/03

3° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2014/2015

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
B/C
AGR/11 ,AGR/12
12
B/C
AGR/15
Altre attivita' formative
6
F
-
Prova finale
3
E
-
activated in the A.Y. 2013/2014
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
12
B/C
AGR/15
12
B
AGR/03
activated in the A.Y. 2014/2015
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
B/C
AGR/11 ,AGR/12
12
B/C
AGR/15
Altre attivita' formative
6
F
-
Prova finale
3
E
-

Legend | Type of training activity (TTA)

TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.




S Placements in companies, public or private institutions and professional associations

Teaching code

4S02739

Credits

12

Coordinator

Sandra Torriani

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

AGR/16 - AGRICULTURAL MICROBIOLOGY

The teaching is organized as follows:

teoria

Credits

10

Period

I semestre, II semestre

Academic staff

Sandra Torriani

laboratorio

Credits

2

Period

I semestre, II semestre

Academic staff

Sandra Torriani

Learning outcomes

The course will introduce general principles on the structure, physiology, biochemistry, genetic, and ecology of microorganisms with the ultimate goal to understand their growth and survival strategies, and to avoid uncontrolled microbial proliferation. Basic microbiological techniques will be presented, as well as the most advanced methods for the characterization of microorganisms.
The course will provide the instruments needed to acquire theoretical and practical skill on the biotechnological aspects of fermentation and transformation of must and wine, and on the stability of the final product. These skills are of great importance to understand, manage, and optimize the activities of yeasts and bacteria in relation to the characteristics of the must and the wine to be obtained, as well as of the productive process applied.

Laboratory exercises are designed to acquire manual ability in the application of classical and innovative microbiological methods.

Program

Part I. General microbiology. Historical development of microbiology. The cell: general concepts, the distinction between prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Morphology and cytology of the microbial cell. Structures and functions of prokaryotic cell: cell wall, capsule, flagella, cytoplasmic membrane, cytoplasm, organelles, ribosomes, reserve materials, bacterial genome. The bacterial spore.
Microbial nutrition. Cultural techniques, techniques of selection and isolation. The micro-organisms and the environment: responses to temperature change, oxygen tension, pH, and water activity. Kinetics of microbial growth. Control of microorganisms by physical and chemical agents.
The microbial metabolism. The aerobic and anaerobic respiration. The main fermentations.
Overview of microbial genetics. The genetic information in bacteria: bacterial chromosome, plasmids and transposons. Mutations: selection and identification of mutants. Horizontal transfer of genetic information between bacteria: transformation, conjugation, and transduction. Production of recombinant bacteria. Viruses. The bacteriophages: lytic cycle and lysogeny.
Classification of microorganisms. The concept of species. Classical and molecular taxonomy. Groups of microorganisms.

Part II. Wine Microbiology. The microorganisms of oenological interest: yeasts and bacteria in winemaking. The yeasts: classification, metabolism, reproduction, genetics. The must as a substrate for microbial development. The alcoholic and malolactic fermentations. The principal and secondary products of fermentation. The lactic acid bacteria: definition and classification. The malolactic fermentation: effects on the sensory characteristics and the wholesomeness of wines. Other microorganisms of oenological interest: acetic acid bacteria and mould. Wine spoilage of microbial origin. Definition and characteristics of spoilage microorganisms. Production of biogenic amines, etilcarbammate and ochratoxin.
Microbial ecology: the spontaneous fermentation of grape must. The controlled fermentations. Starter cultures of yeasts and malolactic bacteria for wine. Clonal selection of yeasts, genetic improvement, selection of technological and qualitative characteristics, autolytic capacity. Clonal selection of malolactic bacteria, selection of technological and qualitative characteristics. Use of microbial inoculants in oenology. Working conditions, induction / arrest of alcoholic fermentation. Microbial interactions and wine quality. Methods for the isolation, identification and technological characterization of yeasts and malolactic bacteria. Traditional methods. Direct and indirect rapid methods. Molecular techniques.

Laboratory:
Part I. General Microbiology.
The microbiology laboratory: tools and equipments. Introduction to the basic microbiological techniques (culture media preparation, sterilization techniques, pure culture method, serial dilutions).
Research of specific microbial groups in samples of different origin.
Plate counts. Pour plate and spread plate.
Observation at the optical microscopy of wet samples.
Simple and differential staining of microorganisms.
Identification of microorganisms through miniaturized systems.

Part II. Wine Microbiology.
Microscopy observations of the microorganisms of oenological interest (elliptical and apiculate yeasts, lactic acid bacteria, acetic bacteria, moulds).
Analysis of the microbiological quality of yeast starter cultures. Isolation of yeasts.
Technological and physiological tests on yeast isolates.
Extraction of DNA, and genetic typing of Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
Microvinification tests and monitoring of malolactic fermentation.

Examination Methods

The examination will consist of a written and / or oral evaluation of the degree of learning achieved on the program done, both theoretical and practical.
There will be 2 written tests (Test 1 - General Microbiology, Test 2 - Wine Microbiology) and a final oral examination.

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE

Type D and Type F activities

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Graduation

For schedules, administrative requirements and notices on graduation sessions, please refer to the Graduation Sessions - Science and Engineering service.

Attendance

As stated in the Teaching Regulations for the A.Y. 2022/2023, attendance is mandatory for practical and laboratory activities, unless otherwise determined by the Teaching Committee.
 

Documents

Title Info File
File pdf Prospetto laboratori /esercitazioni pdf, it, 121 KB, 18/10/23

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