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BIOMEDICAL MECHANISMS OF MENTAL ACTIVITY Integrated educational activity
Course Sheet Academic Year of enrolment:
Hours of classroom activity:
Prerequisites:
Knowledge of the topics of the course of Medical Genetics
Objectives
Contents The course of Clinical Genetics will deal with topics focused on the study of the genetic basis of the most common behavioral problems in human. Topics such as the genetics of mood disorders, schizophrenia autism, eating disorders and dementia will be analyzed.
The role of epigenetic modifications in the development of such diseases will be also discussed. Particular interest will be devoted to the psychological problems related to the execution of genetic tests and to the management of patients' psychological problems during the genetic counseling.
Extended Syllabus Overview on the genetics of human behaviour. Genetics of complex traits. Genetics od dementia. Genetics of Autism. Genetics of mood disorder. Genetics of schizophrenia. Genetics of eating disorders. Psychological issues in genetic counseling. Overview of epigenetics of human behavior.
Recommended Bibliography L. Stuppia: “Problematiche psicologiche in genetica medica”, Carabba editore.
Handouts available online
Methods of Provision
Teaching Methods Frontal lessons with slide support
Evaluation methods Verification of learning: