BIOC0700-1

Duration

15h Th

Number of credits

	Master in public health (120 ECTS)	2 crédits

Lecturer

Christel Pequeux

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

Biochemistry is studying the properties and reactions of molecules that contribute to living organism functions. Human biochemistry is focused on molecules and reactions that take place in the human body.
After a brief revision concerning the main molecules implicated in the living processes, the lessons will be focused on subjets that are related to some public health problems. The main area will be: metabolism biochemistry, biochemistry of immunity, hormone biochemistry and biochemistry of cancer.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

The aim of this course is to revise some biochemical concepts usefull for the Master in Public Health. Additionally, this course is also about human biochemistry basics related to various public health problems.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Basics in cellular and molecular biology, as well as in general biochemistry, chemistry and biology.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course of human biochemistry is provided in amphitheater. It is divided into 7 to 8 lessons. There is no podcast available. Attendance to the course is not an obligation, however it is warmely recommended.

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

Human biochemistry is a face-to-face course. The schedule is provided by the teaching office of the Medical School. No distance-learning is available.

Assessment methods and criteria

The assessment is a written exam with open questions and MCQ. Exam rules are available on the Medical School website (http://www.facmed.ulg.ac.be).
It is possible to consult your exam form upon request to the Professor (see contact section).

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Students that have not be trained in biology or general biochemistry from more than 6 years should contact the Professor.
Additionnal explanations related to the lecture can be asked upon request (see contacts section).
Slides can be downloaded from the eCampus page associated to the course.

Contacts

Christel Péqueux, PhD
University of Liège, Laboratory of Tumor Growth and Developmental Biology, GIGA-Cancer Institute of Pathology, CHU-B23, +4, B-4000 Liège, Belgium
Tel. +32 4 366 22 17 - Fax. +32 4 366 29 36 e-mail: c.pequeux@ulg.ac.be
You can contact the professor by e-mail, but you have to use your ULg e-mail address (XXX@student.ulg.ac.be). The "objet" field of your e-mail must begin with: "Etudiant BIOC0700-1 ...".

Human Biochemistry