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| CHIM0063-1 | General principles of biology and biochemistry
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| Duration : | 15h Th |
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| Holder(s) : | Paulette Charlier |
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| Language : | French language |
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| Course contents : | 1. The living cell: prokaryotes and eukaryotes 2. Structure of proteins and nucleic acids 3. Replication of DNA - Transcription of DNA - Synthesis of proteins. 4. Functions of proteins. 5. Structure and function of biological membranes. 6. Energy metabolism: photosynthesis, use of glucose and fatty acids. |
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| Course objective : | To give engineering students an introduction to the chemical phenomena that are characteristic of living matter. |
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| Prerequisites : | Course in general chemistry, organic chemistry and physical chemistry at the candidate level (Bac 2). |
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| Organization : | 7 classes 2 hours long each. |
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| Written notes : | Notes are available. |
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| Assessment : | Oral exam. |
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| Contacts : | Prof JM Frère, CIP, Institute of Chemistry, B6 Sart-Tilman, B 4000 Liège. Appointement only : Phone.: 04/366.33.98 - e-mail : jmfrere@ulg.ac.be |
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