Study Programmes 2016-2017
WARNING : 2015-2016 version of the course specifications
VDOC0034-1  
Molecular pathology
Duration :
15h Th, 15h Pr
Number of credits :
Doctoral training in veterinary sciences3
Lecturer :
Daniel Desmecht
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
Learning unit contents :
The course aims at familiarizing the learner with the molecular mechanisms of "sensing" nosogen agents, with transduction mechanisms, integration of information and design of molecular responses. Part of the course is devoted to the technologies of molecular diagnostics.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit :
Understanding the molecular mechanics underlying the host responses to aggression.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
The course is rated for students with a medical or veterinary training.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
Synthesis of documents and its public restitution.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
Distance-learning
Recommended or required readings :
Variable, depending of de matter the learner wants to focus on.
Assessment methods and criteria :
Evaluated on the basis of a 30-minute presentation. Criteria: completeness, ability to prioritize, insight, critical thinking.
Work placement(s) :
None
Organizational remarks :
None
Contacts :
daniel.desmecht@ulg.ac.be ; dominique.cassart@ulg.ac.be