2017-2018 / BIOL0849-1

General biology as preparation for motor skills, part I

Duration

20h Th, 8h Pr, 20h REM

Number of credits

 Bachelor in physiotherapy and rehabilitation3 crédits 
 Bachelor in motor skills : general3 crédits 

Lecturer

Didier Cataldo

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

Biology is the science that studies the properties of living organisms. 
The first part of the course will be dedicated to the study of the fundamental properties of the living cells. 
The second part of the course will be focused on specific properties of animal and plant cells and will introduce crucial knowledge about embrology, genetics and ecology. 

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

The general and specific key learning objectives for this course will be:
1. Acquire a general and specific knowledge about living cell structure and activities and about the structure of the organisms. 
2. Acquire the minimal background that will be mandatory to understand pathology related to malfunction of the cells.
3. Learn about the scientific method by taking part to the practical workshops. 

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

No specific knowledge other than the backround acquired during the last year of the secondary schools or french baccalaureate is a prerequisite for this course.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

1. Lessons in theatres : These lessons will be illustrated by slides. 
2. Small groups learning: specific aspects will be reviewed.
3. Practical workshops: these workshops are dedicated to the study of practical aspects of Biology. The attendance is mandatory.  

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

Lessons, small groups and practical workshops will be supported by a e-Campus platform containing all material necessitated by students (syllabus, slides...) and a forum allowing a day-to-day contact between students and the academic team. 

Recommended or required readings

All didactic material will be available on the eCampus platform including syllabus, slides and movies. A printed version of the syllabus is available at the copy center "Intercopy" (nearby the "Sart-Tilman" rondabout). 

Assessment methods and criteria

I. End of semester evaluation and Septembre evaluation:
Examens will be written exams containing:
1. Questions with long answers
2. Questions with short answers.
3. Multiple choice questions.
Every exam will comprise specific questions about practical workshops.
Interrogation duration will be one hour and thirty minutes. 
II. Evaluations during the semester: 
One evaluation will take place during the semester and will comprise:
1. Questions with long answers
2. Questions with short answers.
3. Multiple choice questions.
Results of these evaluations will be taken into account for 5% of the total result for the semester. 

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Calendar of all activities will be available at the beginning of each semester. 

Contacts

Professor : Didier CATALDO
Phone: 04 366 2521
didier.cataldo@ulg.ac.be
Pedagogical assistant: Mme Catherine GERARD
Phone: 04 366 4399 
catherine.gerard@ulg.ac.be
Administrative support: Jessica THYS
Phone: 04 366 5191
jessica.thys@ulg.ac.be