IMAT Syllabus

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Note- This document is based on the syllabus which was given by MIUR for IMAT 2024. It has
been observed that the IMAT syllabus throughout different years more or less remains the
same. There can be minor changes in the upcoming IMAT test. Syllabus for IMAT is released in
the month of July/August of the following session. This document has been made on the
request of students who wants to start their preparation for IMAT earlier than the official syllabus
release.

Biology-

1. Biochemistry-
a. The chemistry of living things. (Biochemistry)
b. The biological importance of weak interactions.
c. The organic molecules present in organisms and their respective
functions.
d. The role of enzymes

2. Cell-
a. Basic concept of cell
b. Cellular theory
c. Cell dimensions
d. Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell
e. Animal and plant cell
f. Viruses.
g. Cell membrane: structure, function and transport across the
membrane.The structures cell phones and their specific functions.

3. Cell cycle-
a. Mitosis and Meiosis
b. Chromosome set and mapping

4. Reproduction-
a. Life cycle
b. Sexual and asexual reproduction.
5. Genetics and Inheritance-
a. Mendelian genetics: Mendel's laws and their applications.
b. Classical genetics: chromosomal theory of inheritance - inheritance
patterns.
c. Molecular genetics: structure and duplication of DNA, the genetic code,
protein synthesis. The DNA of prokaryotes.The structure of the eukaryotic
chromosome. Genes and the regulation of gene expression.
d. Human genetics: mono- and multifactorial transmission of traits;
autosomal and X-linked hereditary diseases.

6. Evolution-
a. The genetic basis of evolution
b. Mutations.
c. Natural and artificial selection.
d. Evolutionary theories.
e. Heredity and environment.

7. Biotechnology-
a. Basic concept of Biotechnology
b. Recombinant DNA technology and its applications

8. Anatomy and Physiology of animals and humans-

a. Animal tissues
b. Physiology systems in humans and related interactions.-
i. Digestive System
ii. Respiratory System
iii. Circulatory System
iv. Excretory System
v. Reproductive System
vi. Neural regulation
vii. Chemical regulation (Hormones)
viii. Immunity

9. Bioenergetics-
a. The energy currency of cells- ATP.
b. Oxidation-reduction reactions in living things
c. Energy processes such as -
i. Photosynthesis
ii. Glycolysis
iii. Aerobic respiration
 iv. Fermentation.

Chemistry-

1. Matter-
a. The constitution of matter
b. The states of aggregation of matter
c. Heterogeneous and homogeneous systems
d. Compounds and elements

2. Ideal gas laws.

3. The structure of the atom-

a. Elementary particles
b. Atomic number and mass number
c. Isotopes
d. Electronic structure of the atoms of the various elements.

4. The periodic system of elements-

a. Groups and periods
b. Transition elements
c. Periodic properties of elements: atomic radius, ionization potential,
electronic affinity, metallic character
d. Relationships between electronic structure, position in the periodic system
and properties of the elements

5. Chemical bond-
a. Ionic bond, covalent and metallic bond
b. Binding energy.
c. Polarity of compounds.
d. Electronegativity.
e. Intermolecular bonds.

6. Fundamentals of inorganic chemistry-

a. Nomenclature and main properties of inorganic compounds-
oxides,hydroxides, acids, salts.

7. Chemical reactions and stoichiometry-

a. Atomic and molecular mass
b. Avogadro's number,
 c. Concept of mole and its application,
d. Elementary stoichiometric calculations
e. Balancing of simple reactions
f. Different types of chemical reactions.

8. Solutions-
a. Solvent properties of water
b. Solubility
c. Main ways of expressing the concentration of solutions. (Molarity, Molality,
Mole Fraction and Normality)

9. Equilibria in aqueous solution

10. Elements of chemical kinetics and catalysis.

11. Oxidation and reduction-

a. Oxidation number
b. Concept of oxidant and reducer
c. Balancing simple reactions.

12. Acids and bases-

a. The concept of acid and base.
b. Acidity, neutrality and basicity of aqueous solutions.
c. pH.
d. Hydrolysis.
e. Buffer solutions

13. Fundamentals of organic chemistry-

a. Bonds between carbon atoms,
b. Structural formulas
c. Concept of isomerism.
d. Aliphatic, alicyclic and aromatic hydrocarbons
e. Nomenclature of compounds including Functional groups: alcohols,
ethers,amines, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, esters, amides.
f. Basic knowledge of compounds with functional group-alcohols,
ethers,amines, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, esters, amides.

Physics-

1. Physical quantities and measurement-

 Fundamental and derived quantities, unit system, measurement International and
technical. Multiples and submultiples. Scientific notation. Main conversions
between units of measurement of different systems. Scalar quantities and vector
quantities. Vectors and operations on vectors.

2. Kinematics-
a. Motion description
b. Velocity and angular velocity
c. Acceleration and centripetal acceleration, Rectilinear, Accelerated motion
d. Uniform circular motion
e. Harmonic motion

3. Dynamics-
Concept of force as interaction between bodies. Forces as applied vectors. The
principle of inertia. Mass and the 2nd law of dynamics. Examples of forces:
weight force, elastic force, static and dynamic friction. Action and reaction: the
3rd principle of dynamics. Impulse and momentum. Principle of conservation of
momentum. Momentum of a force and angular momentum

4. Work and Energy-

Kinetic and potential energy, conservative forces, mechanical energy
conservation, power

5. Fluid mechanics-
Density and compressibility of fluids,gases and liquids. Hydrostatics: pressure
and principles of Pascal, Stevino and Archimedes. Dynamics of liquids:
one-dimensional motion, flow and flow rate, continuity equation. Ideal fluids and
Bernoulli equation. Viscous forces in real fluids.

6. Thermodynamics-
Equilibrium, concept of temperature, thermometers. Heat and calorimetry
concept. Mode of heat propagation. Heat capacity and specific heat. • Dynamics:
Concept of force as interaction between bodies. Forces as applied vectors. The
principle of inertia. Mass and the 2nd law of dynamics. Examples of forces:
weight force, elastic force, static and dynamic friction. Action and reaction: the
3rd principle of dynamics. Impulse and momentum. Principle of conservation of
momentum. Momentum of a force and angular momentum. Work and kinetic
energy. Conservative forces and potential energy. Principle of conservation of
 mechanical energy. Power. Changes of state and latent heats. Laws of ideal
gases. First and second law of thermodynamics.

7. Electricity and electromagnetism-

Electric charges. Forces between charges and Coulomb's law. Electric field and
potential, equipotential surfaces. Dielectric constant, capacitance, capacitors.
Electrostatic energy. Series and parallel of capacitors. Generators. Electric
voltage. Electric current. Resistivity, resistance, resistors. Ohm's law. Series and
parallel of resistors. Kirchhoff principles. Work, Power, Joule Effect. Direct and
alternating current. Period and frequency.
Magnetic field of an electric current. Forces on electric currents in magnetic
fields.
Electromagnetic induction.

Mathematics-

1. Numerical sets and algebra-

Natural, integer, rational, real numbers. Sorting and comparison; order of
magnitude and scientific notation. Operations and their properties. Proportions
and percentages. Powers with integer exponent, rational) and their properties.
Radicals and their properties. Notes on combinatorics. Algebraic expressions,
polynomials. Notable products, nth power of a binomial, factorization of
polynomials. Algebraic fractions. First and second degree algebraic equations
and inequalities. Systems of equations.

2. Logarithms-
Logarithms(base 10 and base e) and their properties.

3. Functions-
Fundamental notions on functions and their graphical representations (domain,
codomain, study of the sign, continuity, maxima and minima, increase and
decrease, etc.).Elementary functions: integer and fractional algebraic,
exponential, logarithmic, goniometric.Composite functions and inverse functions.
Goniometric equations and inequalities.

4. Geometry-
Polygons and their properties. Circumference and circle. Measurements of
lengths, surfaces and volumes. Isometries, similarities and equivalences in the
plane. Geometric places. Measurement of angles in degrees and radians. Sine,
cosine, tangent of an angle and their notable values. Goniometric formulas.
 Triangle resolution. Cartesian reference system in the plane. Distance of two
points and midpoint of a segment. Equation of the straight line. Parallelism and
perpendicularity conditions. Distance of a point from a line. Equation of the
circumference, parabola, hyperbola, ellipse and their representation in the
Cartesian plane. Pythagorean theorem. Euclid's theorems (first and second).

5. Probability and statistics-

frequency distributions depending on the type of character and main graphical
representations. Notion of random experiment and event. Probability and
frequency

Logical Reasoning and problems-

1. Questions aimed at testing the ability to logically complete an argument

consistent with the premises, stated in symbolic or verbal form.
2. Problems may be abstract and require different forms of logical reasoning.

Reading Skills and knowledge acquired in studies-

The ability to understand texts written in English of different nature and with different
communicative purposes constitutes a transversal skill, given that all types of questions
will be formulated in English, even using symbolic language.

The following skills will also be subject to specific verification-

1. Understand abstract, uncommon or specialized vocabulary in real contexts
2. Identify the phenomena of textual cohesion and coherence;
3. Extract and infer specific information from the text

These skills will be tested starting from short texts of scientific non-fiction or classic and
contemporary fiction, or from short current affairs texts published in newspapers and
general or specialized magazines.
Again starting from short texts of various types and themes, the skills acquired in
previous studies and the knowledge of general culture, including those of a
supranational context, or of topics subject to contemporary public debate will be tested.
In particular, the questions will aim to to ascertain-
1.The ability to orient oneself in the space and time represented, or to place
oneself in space and over time significant historical-cultural phenomena;
2. Knowledge of the main national and international institutions
 3.Understanding phenomena relating to the legal, economic and citizenship
fields.

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