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| ZOOL0211-1 | Introductory Seminars on Experimental Method | |||||
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| Duration : | 10h SEM | |||||
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| Holder(s) : | André Pequeux | |||||
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| Course contents : | The methods which are reported are described within the framework of examples selected among a few specific biology ways. The main topics presented are: - Methods used in molecular biology: RT-PCR, southern blot, northern blot, electrophoresis, FACS, tritiated thimidin incorporation, ... - Methods using radioactive tracers: radiation detection, how to work adequately with radioisotopes, radioprotection, transepithelial flux measurements, compartment analysis, autoradiography, thimidin incorporation in cell culture, ... - Methods in electromicroscopy: slice preparation, MEB, TEM, SCAN, micro-analysis, ... | |||||
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| Course objective : | The aim of this course is to offer a basic smattering of the main methods used in animal biology investigations. | |||||
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| Prerequisites : | Basic knowledges in chemistry and in physics. | |||||
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| Organization : | Interactive seminars - visits of research laboratories. | |||||
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| Written notes : | Selected reprints and review articles are offered to the students. | |||||
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| Assessment : | Course attendance is obligatory. A detailed report on seminars content is requested. | |||||
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| Contacts : | A.Péqueux, Chargé de Cours adjoint Department of Science and Maintenance of the Environment, Laboratoty of Ecophysiology Phone: (+32) 4 3665046, Fax: (+32) 4 3665020 e-mail: APequeux@ulg.ac.be | |||||
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ULg : Students and Studies Administration - Academic Affairs
Contact : Monique Marcourt, direction A.E.E.
Date of data : 27/02/2006
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