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| CHIM0063-1 | General principles of biology and biochemistry
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| Duration : | 15h Th |
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| Lecturer : | Paulette Charlier |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| 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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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| To give engineering students an introduction to the chemical phenomena that are characteristic of living matter. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Course in general chemistry, organic chemistry and physical chemistry at the candidate level (Bac 2). |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| Course illustrations with Pymol Tutorials. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| 7 classes 2 hours long each. |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Notes are available. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Written exam. |
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Contacts :
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| Paulette Charlier, PhD
Chargé de Cours
Cristallographie des macromolécules biologiques
Centre d'Ingénierie des Protéines
Département des Sciences de la Vie
Université de Liège, Institut de Physique, B5a
B-4000 Liège, Belgium
Tel: +32 (0)4 366 36 19
Fax: +32 (0)4 366 49 54
Email: paulette.charlier@ulg.ac.be
http://www.cip.ulg.ac.be/ |
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