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| BIOL2026-2 | General biology as preparation for medical sciences, including an introduction to general genetics
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| Duration : | 65h Th, 16h Pr, 12h QA Sess. |
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| Lecturer : | Vincenzo Castronovo, Olivier Peulen |
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| Coordinator : | N... |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the first semester, review in January |
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Course contents :
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| The course of Biology is at a central and capital place in the training of the students engaged in Medical sciences and Dentistery studies. 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, during evolution, they adapted to the environmental constraints. Ecology concepts we will allow us to 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.
- The cell physiology.
- Cellular energy metabolism.
- DNA & chromosomes.
- Transcription & translation.
- Cell division & apoptosis.
- Stem cells.
- Genetics.
- Diversity of life.
- Plant biology.
- Animal physiology.
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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 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 presence to practical classes is mandatory. Two unjustified absences during the whole academic year (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 (Bureau Pédagogique des études médicales - Tour de Pathologie 2 - B36 - Tour 4 - Niveau -1 - 4000 Liège) in the 5 working days after your absence.
Practical classes take place at Zoology Institute, 22 quai Van Beneden, 4020 LIEGE. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| 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 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. Professor Castronovo recommends the use of the book entitled "Biology" (Campbell & Reece) as textbook. This book will help everybody to better integrate the matter of the lessons.
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.
Beginning of the academic year, it is possible to order this book near the pedagogical team in order to get a discount.
Practical classes
Heading: "Guide intégré de Travaux pratiques de Biologie, Chimie (et Physique)", Pr Castronovo, Pr Focant et Pr Hoebeke, édition 2014-2015 |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| In-Year Assessments
Tests on theory, practicals and/or repetition sessions. Tests will include multiple-choice questionnaires, True/False questions with explanations or open questions so as to allow students to learn about the different question types and find out about the expected knowledge and understanding level.
Assessments during the exam period
For theory and practicals, tests will include multiple-choice questionnaires, True/False questions with explanations or open questions.
For more information, please read the « Modalités d'évaluation et de délibération » for your section and available on the Medical college website (http://www.facmed.ulg.ac.be/).
Warning statement: evaluation or exam papers not or misidentified (name or variant) will not be corrected and will receive a 0/20 mark. |
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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Contacts :
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| Head of Department - Full Professor :
Vincent CASTRONOVO
Tél : 04/366.24.79
e-mail : vcastronovo@ulg.ac.be
Secrétariat: 04/366.24 80
Fax: 04/366.29.75
Biology coaching:
Dr Olivier PEULEN (Chef de Travaux):
Tél : 04/366.37.92
e-mail : Olivier.Peulen@ulg.ac.be
Biology coaching & logistics:
Dr Cédric DETRY :
Tél : 04/366.33.03
e-mail : cedric.detry@ulg.ac.be
Dr Françoise PETERS :
Tél : 04/366.33.04
e-mail : Francoise.Peters@ulg.ac.be
Laboratory for practical classes:
Institute of Zoology
Tél : 04/366.50.97 |
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