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Study programmes 2011-2012Last update : 14/06/2012
BIOL0003-1  Biology of pluricellular organisms
- Animal
- Plant Biology

Duration :  Animal : 15h Th, 15h Pr
Plant Biology : 15h Th, 15h Pr
Number of credits :  
One-year preliminary programme leading to the Master in Biological SciencesFirst semester5
One-year preliminary programme leading to the Master in Biochemistry, Cell and Molecule biologyFirst semester5
One-year preliminary programme leading to the Master in Biology of Organism and EcologyFirst semester5
Lecturer :  Animal : Marie‑France Versali
Plant Biology : Claire Périlleux
Coordinator :  Claire Périlleux
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Course contents :  
Plant Biology

The course consists in two main parts.

Part one is based on 3 keywords (the title of the course) : 'Biology', 'Plant', 'Pluricellular'. These words are used as a guideline to explain the specific traits of plant cells, tissues, and organs. Functional aspects are included such as photosynthesis and transports.

Part two describes important groups such as algae, mosses, ferns, Gymnosperms and Angiosperms. Special emphasis is laid on evolutionary aspects of vegetative organisms and reproduction.
Learning outcomes of the course :  
Plant Biology

The aim of the course is to give basic knowledge in plant biology, so that students can understand the course of Plant Physiology that is on their schedule for the second quadrimestre.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
Plant Biology

3 afternoons on plant tissues, anatomy and organography.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
Plant Biology

Lessons and practicals are scheduled on monday afternoons, 1st quadimestre. Schedule of practicals will be established with students.
Recommended or required readings :  
Plant Biology

Figures and Powerpoint slides
Assessment methods and criteria :  
Plant Biology

Oral examination
Contacts :  
Plant Biology

Claire Périlleux (cperilleux@ulg.ac.be) 04/3663833


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