BIOL0024-1 : Molecular physiology of the cell

Study Programmes 2015-2016

BIOL0024-1

Molecular physiology of the cell

Duration :

15h Th, 10h Pr

Number of credits :

Bachelor in biology		2
Bachelor in biology		2
Master in biochemistry and molecular and cell biology (120 ECTS)		2
Master in biology (60 ECTS)		2

Lecturer :

Patrick Motte

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 spatiotemporal control of cell division relies on a complex interplay between molecular regulators and developmental programs. Tightly regulated phase transitions ensure that precise events take place in an orderly manner. The lecture will focus on important insights into the mechanisms that underlie cell cycle regulation and control in "model" organisms.

Learning outcomes of the course :

The discovery of molecular regulators (cyclins/cyclin-dependent kinases, ubiquitin ligases, Polo-like kinases, etc.) have revealed that general cell cycle regulatory principles are shared across eukaryotes. The lecture will focus on molecular events that regulate normal cell cycle progression and will provide the basic knowledge for Master's programs.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills :

Knowledge in genetics and molecular biology.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods :

The course will consist of lectures, interactive case presentations, group discussions and exercises.

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :

Lessons of 90-120 minutes, scheduled on the second quadrimestre.