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| BIOL0400-1 | Biology of cells, of organisms and of populations
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| Duration : | 60h Th, 68h Pr |
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| Lecturer : | Jacques Dommes |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| Content :
Chapter 0 : basic chemistry and organic chemistry
Part I : The cell
Chapter 1 : Structure and finctions of macromolecules
Chapter 2 : Structure of the cell et functions of its components
Chapter 3 : From the gene to the protein
Chapter 4 : Bioenergetics
Chapter 5 : Cell division
Part II : Reproduction and genetics
Chapter 6 : Sexual reproduction, meiosis and development cycles in Eukaryotes
Chapter 7 : Introduction to genetics
Chapter 8 : Regulation of gene expression
Part III : Reproduction and development in animals
Chapter 9 : Animal reproduction
Chapter 10 : Embryogenesis
Part IV : Reproduction and development of higher plants
Chapter 11 : Plant histology, growth and development
Chapter 12 : Sexual reproduction in plants
Part V : Tissues, organs and systems in animals
Chapter 13 : Animal histology
Chapter 14 : Digestive system
Chapter 15 : Cardiovascular system
Chapter 16 : Respiratory system
Chapter 17 : Osmoregulation and urinary system
Chapter 18 : Chemical communication
Chapter 19 : Nervous system
Chapter 20 : Introduction to immunology
Part VI : Evolution and biodiversity
Chapter 21 : Origin of life, evolution and speciation
Chapter 22 : Prokaryotes
Chapter 23 : Origin of Eukaryotes and Protists
Chapter 24 : Plant diversity
Chapter 25 : Eumycetes
Chapter 26 : Animal diversity (Animal phylogeny, Invertebrates, Vertebrates)
Part VII : Ecologie
Chapter 27 : Population ecology |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| The main objective of this course is to give an overview of the different domains of the life sciences so that the student will be prepared to the more specialised courses of the next years.
A second objective is to introduce the experimental approach of the life sciences. |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| Practicals and exercises will illustrate the different parts of the theoretical course. The student will use the experimental approach to study living organisms. The following topics will be studied :
- Botany
- Morphological study of the cell
- Osmosis and membrane permeability
- Cell ultrastructure
- Trancription and Translation
- Bioenergetics
- Genetics
- Plant anatomy
- Animal histology
- Animal anatomy and physiology
- Dissection and histology of worms
- Arthropodes
- Dissection of the trout
- Histology of Amphibians
- Dissection of the rat
- Animal biodiversity |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Two theoretical lectures each week of the first semester and of the second semester (duration of lectures: 1.5 to 2 hours). Most lectures are organised in one of the classrooms of the Sart Tilman campus. Exceptionnally lectures could be organised in the Institute of Zoology downtown.
One practical course (approx. 3,5 hours) every week during the first and the second semester. Location : Institute of Zoology, Quai Van Beneden, Liege downtown (1er floor). |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| "Biologie" 7th edition, N. Campbell & J. Reece (2007), Pearson Education, ISBN 978-2-7440-7223-9.
"Guide de travaux pratiques" (compulsory for the practicals). Available at Edition de l'ULg, Bâtiment B7a, Esplanade de l'Université 1, Sart Tilman, 4000 Liège.
Powerpoint presentation and other documents available on MyULg (WebCT). |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| 1. Tests and problem solving during practical courses
Written evaluation tests will be organised during some practical courses or online. Exercises and reports made during the practicals will also be evaluated. Altogether these activities represent 5% of the Q1 score and 10% of the Q2 score (not for the September session).
2. January test
This test will concern the first three parts of the course (subjects of the first quadrimester or Q1). In case of a mark lower than 10/20, the student will have a second chance during the May-June exams. The test consist in a MCQ, definitions, open questions and problem solving. Together with the score obtained during Q1 practicals, it represents 40% of the final mark.
3. Written exam on parts 4 to 7 of the course (Q2)
MCQ, open questions and definitions. It represents 25% of the final mark.
4. Practical exam
There will be a "laboratory" part (dissections, histological sections, ...) representing 15% of the final mark. The other part is dedicated to the animal biodiversity (10% of the final mark).
August - September exams
- One written exam on Q1 subjects (40% of the final mark) and another written exam on Q2 subjects (35% of the final mark. These two parts are organised on the same day and consists in a MCQ, definitions and open questions.
- Practical exam organised as detailed above (25% of the final mark). |
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Organizational remarks :
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| Report of marks between the first and second examination period
Report of marks to the next year
Contact Prof. J. Dommes (j.dommes@ulg.ac.be) |
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Contacts :
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| - Prof. J. Dommes (j.dommes@ulg.ac.be)
- Dr. G. Castillo, Research assistant (g.castillo@ulg.ac.be)
- Dr. V. Goosse, Research assistant (v.goosse@ulg.ac.be)
- Dr. M.-F. Versali, Research Assistant (mfversali@ulg.ac.be(Carole.Gauthier@ulg.ac.be)
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- F. Marchal, secretary (fmarchal@ulg.ac.be()) |
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| Items online : |
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| On line course |
| On eCampus, the student will have full access to all Powerpoint presentations (in pdf format) and other materials like exercises and autoevaluation tests. |
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