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Study programmes 2007-2008Last update : 7/05/2008
CHIM0063-1  Introduction to general principles in biology and biochemistry
Duration :  15h Th
Credits/ECTS :  
civil engineering in chemist, 3rd year2
civil engineering in chemist (programmes for "licenciés" in chemical sciences), 2nd year2
Holder(s) :  Jean‑Marie Frère
Language :  Langue française
Course contents :  1. The living cell: prokaryoes and eukaryotes
2. Protein structure and structure of nucleic acids
3. DNA replication, transcription, synthesis of proteins
4. Protein function
5. Structure and function of biological membranes
6. Metabolic energy: photosyntesis and glucose and fatty acid degradation.
Course objective :  Give the engineering students a very general overview of the properties of the living cells and of biomolecules and of the utilisation of energy by living organisms.
Prerequisites :  General, physical and organic chemitry, level BSc 2.
Organization :  Seven 2-hr lectures.
Written notes :  Available.
Assessment :  Oral exam
Contacts :  Prof JM Frère,
CIP, Institute of Chemistry, B6
Sart-Tilman, B 4000 Liège.
Appointment only. Tel.: 04/366.33.98 - e-mail : jmfrere@ulg.ac.be


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