Biology

Duration

30h Th, 30h Pr, 1d FW

Number of credits

Lecturer

Patrick Dauby

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the second semester

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

The theoretical course is articulated on three parts from the main central theme: unicity of life, and diversity of living organisms.
First part: Main life processes (chemical composition, cell structure and physiology, cell multiplication and genetics). Common animal organisation (tissues, organs and systems).
Second part: Origin of life. Evolution and phylogeny. Diversity of (mainly) animals (metazoans).
Third part: Some ecological aspects.
 
Practicals are organized in 8 afternoons (3.5 h), following theory. Developped themes are: Use of microscope and cell structure - Cell energetics (photosynthesis and respiration) - Reproduction cycles  - Genetics - arthropods' anatomy - molluscs' anatomy - Sediments, meiofauna and pedofauna - Animal biodiversity.
These sessions will be completed by a one-day field trip devoted to some ecological aspects (to be defined).

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

To present an overview of the different aspects of Biology to students in Geology and Geography. Stressing the unicity of Life, and the diversity of extant and fossil organisms which live(d) in the (palaeo-)ecosystems that they will study.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

A good knowledge of French language.
Biological scientific vocabulary is mainly derived from Greek and/or Latin roots. Having studied one (or both) this (these) language(s) during secondary school is obviously an advantage.
A lexicon with the most common roots will be provided.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

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

Teaching mode: presential
Course notes (texts and slides) will be available on the website MyULg after each lesson.
Notes for practicals will be progressively available from the first practical session.
Presence to practicals is mandatory

Recommended or required readings

see French

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation (end of Q2) includes both a theoretical and a practical examination.
The global evaluation, discussed in deliberation, will take into account both these parts (with respective share 50-50%), and the active participation of the student to laboratory sessions. Remind that presence to practicals is mandatory.

Work placement(s)

A one-day field trip will be organized. Not yet already finalised

Organizational remarks

Theoretical courses will take place (normally, to be confirmed) in the Institute of Geography (B11, room Sporck).
Practicals will be given at the Institute of Zoology (I1), 1st floor, room to be specified.

Contacts

Patrick Dauby Systématique et Diversité animale, B6c Tél 04 366 33 22    pdauby@ulg.ac.be

Marie-France Versali Biologie moléculaire et Biotechnologies, B22 Tél 04 366 38 74   mfversali@ulg.ac.be
Laurence Lefebvre Océanologie, B6c Tél 04 366 48 29   L.Lefebvre@uliege.be

Véronique Goosse Collectif Enseignements de Biologie, I1 Tél 04 366 50 14    v.goosse@ulg.ac.be
 

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