Study Programmes 2015-2016
BIOC9236-1  
Biochemistry and normal and pathological human physiology - Endocrinian system and metabolism
Duration :
15h Th
Number of credits :
Bachelor in biomedicine2
Bachelor in biomedicine2
Bachelor in dentistry2
Master in biomedicine (120 ECTS)2
Master in biomedicine (60 ECTS)2
Lecturer :
Philippe Kolh
Language(s) of instruction :
French language
Organisation and examination :
Teaching in the second semester
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Course contents :
The course concerns human biochemistry and physiology, partim endocrine system and metabolism. In particular, it encompasses the following chapters:
  • Introduction
  • Mechanisms of action of hormones
  • The hormones of the energetic metabolism
    • Energetic metabolism
    • Insulin and diabetes
    • Glucagon
    • Epinephrine
    • Glucocorticoids
    • Thyroid hormones
  • Gastro-intestinal hormones
  • Water, electrolytes, and mineral elements
  • Growth
  • Reproduction
  • Cytokines
  • Mediators
  • Neuromediators
Learning outcomes of the course :
The objective of the course is to master the principles of biochemistry and physiology of the endocrine system, and the metabolism of the human body. Furthermore, the student will have understood the importance of feedbacks and interactions between the different parts of the endocrine system and with the nervous system.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
General Biochemestry; General Physiology
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
Lectures with active participation of students
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
Face-to-face delivery
Recommended or required readings :
Course syllabus, available on myULg
Assessment methods and criteria :
Written examination
Work placement(s) :
No training
Organizational remarks :
No remark
Contacts :
Pr Philippe Kolh
Philippe.kolh@ulg.ac.be
04/3665196