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| BIOL0846-1 | General biology as preparation for motor skills, including elements of general embryology and general genetics
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| Duration : | 50h Th, 20h Pr, 20h REM |
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| Lecturer : | Didier Cataldo |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| The course of Cell, Organism and Population Biology is at a central and capital place in the training of the students engaged in the field of motricity sciences and physical therapy. It must give the fundamental concepts which govern the life. The lessons are a true trip within the living world. From the smallest elements which constitute it, we will see how they organize themself in increasingly complex structures which acquire new properties and are at the same time the basis of the unity and of the large diversity of the living matter. We will spend time on the basic element of the life: the cell. We will study how it domesticated the essential energy and how it manages to remain from generation to generation by keeping its particular characteristics. We will consider then the multicellular organizations from the simplest to the most complex and will examine how they adapted to the environmental constraints. We will also specify the impact of man on the living organisms. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| The matter of the course is subdivided in chapters which will be seen in the following order:
- Molecules of life.
- The cell.
- Procaryotes.
- Cellular energy metabolism.
- DNA, genes and chromosomes.
- from gene to protein.
- Cellular cycle, mitosis, meiosis and cell death.
- Plant cell.
- Introduction to molecular biology.
- From the unicellular organizations to the pluricellular organizations: advantages and disadvantages of the pluricellularity.
- Reproduction.
- Embryology.
- Genetic.
- Introduction to animal anatomy and physiology.
- Concepts of ecology and geobiochimic cycles.
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| The course will take into account the large disparity in biology of the first year students.
The student must be fluent in french language. |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| Practical classes were conceived in order to show to the students some animal or plant cells and organisms; to familiarize them with various instruments or techniques (microscopy, drawing, dissection); to initiate them with observation and experimentation. Practical classes must also allow them to confront theory notions with a personal and more experimental approach of the living realities.
The attendance to practical classes is mandatory. Three unjustified absences (no medical certificate) can lead to an inadmissibility to the Biology examination. Students must be, at any time, in possession of their student ID card. Students without their Student ID will not be allowed to participate to the Practical classes.
In case of absence, medical certificate has to be sent to the office of the logisticians (François Peters - Bureau Pédagogique des études médicales - Tour de Pathologie 2 - B36 - Tour 4 - Niveau -1 - 4000 Liège) in the 3 working days after your absence.
Practical classes take place at Zoology Institute, 22 quai Van Beneden, 4020 LIEGE.
6 workshops of about 3h duration are organized. An examination comprising different kinds of questions (long answer, short answer, multiple choice) will take place at the end of every practical session. These examinations will be mandatory and will constitute a part of the final examination. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| The course of biology is given during the first and the second four-monthly period.
In addition to the theoretical lessons, meetings of repetition are also organized. They allow the students to ask questions about the theory as well as about the practical classes. They must help them to integrate the various chapters.
If you have questions concerning the course, please ask first your questions during practical works or repetitions. Prepare your questions before going to these meetings. If it is not possible, and only in this case, you can contact the teaching team by e-mail to fix an appointment (see the section contacts). |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Theoretical Cours
The course of biology does not include anymore a syllabus. The matter of the course are the topics taught during the ex cathedra lessons. The slides will be always available on the MyULg.The use of the book entitled "Biology" (Campbell & Reece) is recommended but not mandatory.
Reference : BIOLOGY, Neil Campbell and Jane Reece, PEARSON Education, 9th edition. For those who wish to buy a second hand book, the previous edition is also appropriate.
Practical classes
Heading: "Guide de Travaux pratiques de Biologie animale et végétale"), Pr Cataldo, édition 2013-2014
The 2013-2014 syllabus edition is downloadable from the online course and purchasable to the "Presses Universitaires". |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| In-Year Assessments
Tests on practicals sessions, including related theoretical knowledge. Tests will include multiple-choice questionnaires, questions with explanations and open questions. Those 6 evaluations will be taken into account for the final examination.
Assessments during the exam period
For theory, tests will include multiple-choice questionnaires and open questions.<br /><br /> As far as evaluation is concerned, please refer to the faculty rules. |
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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| Practical organisation will be summarized in the vademecum. |
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Contacts :
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| Head of Department :
Didier Cataldo
Tél : 04/366.25.21
e-mail : didier.cataldo@ulg.ac.be
Secrétariat: 04/366.25.69
Fax: 04/366.29.39
Encadrement pédagogique:
Catherine Gérard (assistante):
Tél : 04/366.43.99
e-mail : Catherine.Gerard@ulg.ac.be
Françoise PETERS :
Tél : 04/366.33.04
e-mail : Francoise.Peters@ulg.ac.be |
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