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| BIOL2030-1 | General biology
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| Duration : | 26h Th, 36h 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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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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| 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 |
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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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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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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. Participation to the practicles and exercices is mandatory. In case of absence, the student could not have access to the exams.
The following topics will be studied :
1 : Study of cell morphology
2 : Flowers
3 : Fruits
4 - 5 : Osmosis and membrane permeability
6 : Bioénergetics
7 : Cell ultrastructure
8 : Transcription and traduction
9 : Mitosis and meiosis
10 : Genetics
11 : Plant anatomy
Participation to the practical courses is mandatory. In case of repeated unjustified absence, the student will not be admitted to the exam. Any absence for medical or family problems should be justified through a valid certificate send to the Student Office of the Veterinary Faculty and to s.brouwers@ulg.ac.be (within one week after return).
The student should arrive on due time at each practical course. In case of late arrival, he or she will not be admitted into the lecture room during the introductory presentation. At the end of each practical course, the student has to clean up its working area and to tidy away all material according to given instructions. Penalty for any lack of tidiness or any damage to the equipment will be a score of 0/20 for the practical course. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| One or twoo theoretical lectures each week of the first semester and of the second semester (duration of lectures: 2 hours). Most lectures are organised in one of the classrooms of the Sart Tilman campus. Exceptionnally lectures could be organised downtown.
One practical course every week during the first semester. Each practical course lasts approx. 3.5 hours (except for Cell ultrastructure and Transcription-Traduction, 2 hours each). Location : Institute of Zoology, Quai Van Beneden, Liege downtown (1st floor). |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| "Campbell Biologie" 9th edition, (2012), Pearson Education, ISBN 978-2-7613-5065-5.
"Guide de Travaux Pratiques de Biologie Générale" (compulsory for the practicals). Available at Edition de l'ULg,Bâtiment B8, 2ème étage, Boulevard du Rectorat 9, Sart Tilman - 4000 Liège.
Both books are included in the "Edipack" for the 1st year of the bachelier in Veterinary medecine.
Powerpoint presentation and other documents available on MyULg (eCampus).
The following book can be helpfull for preparing the exams: « Biologie Cellulaire - Exercices et Méthodes » (2014), M. Thiry, S. Racano, P. Rigo, Dunod, ISBN 978-2-10-070711-9 |
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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 15% of the total score (not taken into account for the September session).
2. First session of exams
This test will concern not only the content of theoretical lessons, but also the practical courses. The test consist in a MCQ, definitions, open questions and problem solving. The total score include that obtained for this written exam and the score obtained during practicals. In case of a mark lower than 10/20, the student will have a second chance during the May-June exams.
3. August - September exams
Same conditions as for the first session of exams (except for the score obtained during the practical courses which is no longer taken into account). |
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Work placement(s) :
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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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- S. Brouwers, secretary (s.brouwers@ulg.ac.be) |
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| Items online : |
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| Course materials |
| available on eCampus |
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