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This course provides an overview of a wide range of analysis methods for biomolecules (mostly biological macromolecules) such as proteins and DNA/RNA, and covers methods of current research of diverse fields in biochemistry 

Topics include Biomolecules, Preparation/separation (chromatography, electrophoresis), Detection (western blot, IP, ELISA, etc.), Imaging I (fluorescence, super resolution, AFM), Scattering (SAXS, DLS), Sequencing (NCS, single cell sequencing), Mass spectrometry, Structure determination (X-ray crystallography, Cryo-EM), Interaction (SPR, ITC), Single molecule techniques (FRET, magnetic tweezer. 

While there are no prerequisites for the course, coursework in Biochemistry I, Physical Chemistry I & II may be helpful. 

This course explores the complex regulatory environment of AI systems, which ranges from regulations and governance instruments to ethical principles and industry standards. It starts with an introductory session explaining what AI technologies are, zooms in on their benefits and the novel risks they give rise to, and investigates the role different legal modules can play in regulating them. At the end of the semester, it explores the question of whether the race for AI will thwart regulatory efforts, and to what extent ethical principles can serve as a complement to legal and industry norms.

This course examines the central role and distinctive value of ethnographic fieldwork in the practice of anthropology and generation of new knowledge, as well as how socio-economic, cultural, historical and political contexts shape the practice of ethnographic fieldwork in different settings. It covers the role and contribution anthropologists make to public, private and non-governmental sectors. 

This course is separated into two parts, covering monetary and financial policies, and monetary policy and growth. At the end of the course, students are able to interpret the evolution of the economic situation on the basis of a plurality of macroeconomic frames, in order to use the knowledge acquired relating to the design of monetary and financial policies to maximize the usefulness of the information available, minimizing time and optimizing the use of one's energies; and better use two indispensable professional resources: logic and precision. Pre-requisites: macroeconomics and microeconomics. 

This clinical course provides practical aspects of lawyering, including interviewing clients, identifying and summarizing legal issues and evidentiary matters, conducting research, writing papers on legal problem solutions, and preparing legal memoranda. These tasks are undertaken under close supervision of instructors or practicing lawyers. Students gain the capability to handle cases independently and effectively. Legal Clinic 2 provides clinical case studies of criminal and administrative law. Through this course, case study of criminal and administrative law is explored, and appropriate research, practices, papers, etc., are provided for students. 

This course is part of the Laurea Magistrale degree program and is intended for advanced level students. Enrollment is by permission of the instructor. At course completion, the student possesses knowledge on: the potential of biotechnology based genetic improvement to develop resilient cultivars suitable for sustainable agricultural systems; the molecular genetic control of the main features of agronomic interest including the response to abiotic and biotic stresses, the efficient use of water and nutrients, and host-pathogen interaction; genetic improvement methods that integrate assisted selection, phenotyping high-throughput, genetic engineering and genomic editing. In particular, the student possesses the skills to: participate in the management of genetic improvement programs aimed at varietal development in seed and nursery companies; evaluate and incorporate the appropriate biotechnological tools into genetic improvement programs; recognize and manage the positive aspects and critical issues of varietal innovation in agricultural systems, considering the entire production chain.

PREREQUISITES: The student who accesses this course must have a good knowledge of the fundamentals of mathematics, chemistry, plant biology, agronomy, crop biology and physiology, plant pathology, and the fundamentals of statistical analysis (sample, mean, variance and standard deviation). Most importantly, students must have already a clear and good knowledge of the fundamentals of Agricultural Genetics. 

The course is divided into two parts: Genetics for sustainable agriculture; and Plant breeding and biotechnology for sustainable agriculture. During and at the end of PART 1, exercises are proposed to the class, and evaluations are assigned. Students that: i) attended the course, ii) scored positively (>18) to the exercises for PART2, in the final exam will be asked to defend PART2 only.

This course enables students to apply key areas of psychology in the understanding and practice of post-primary education and specifically provides a clear, reflective, and critical knowledge of areas such as adolescent development, identity development through adolescence, bully/victim problems, growth mindset, intelligence, and applied issues pertinent to bereavement, separation, and divorce.

This course studies, analyzes, and discusses specific topics in social science and/or humanities, depending on the agreement between lecturer and students. It is a survey of knowledge and related theories. It introduces students to Thai society and culture through key selected topics that provide insight into the Thai worldview and way of life. The course builds a foundational understanding of cultural values, social structures, and everyday practices in Thailand.

This course covers the choice and application of univariate and multivariate statistical techniques and tests, for the interpretation of ecological field data. The choice of appropriate test is given attention in relation to the type of data under investigation. The necessary theoretical statistical background is expected to be present. The use of software (R, Excel, Ecological packages) for the analysis of field data is highlighted and exercised. Attention is paid to the sequence: hypothesis, choice of tests, interpretation of statistical results, and ecological meaning of outcome with respect to the hypothesis. Emphasis is placed on the use of data from plant-animal interactions and studies on individual plant or animal species.

Building on the theoretical constructs and skills of earlier courses, students are introduced to Community Development from a political economy of welfare perspective. This course uses youth development and contemporary issues as a lens for learning about community assessment and intervention strategies. The course provides the basic concepts, theory, processes and skills required for culturally appropriate assessment of systems and situations at community level, and community development as a strategy of interaction within a framework of youth and youth development in South and Southern Africa. Course entry requirements: At least second-year status.