Human Biochemistry

Duration

15h Th

Number of credits

Lecturer

Christel Pequeux

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Schedule

Schedule online

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 essential atoms and basic reactions, their main functions and their classification, we will study how cells communicate in the body. We will also see some basics of molecular biology. This course also aims to understand the modes of action of different drugs or hormones such as aspirin, caffeine, curare, atropine, herceptin, amiodarone, oxytocin ...
 

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 Celcat. Diaporama and videos are available on eCampus webpage.

Recommended or required readings

The slides and videos of the lessons will be available and could be downloaded from eCampus.
The support book is:
Physiologie humaine, une approche intégrée
Dee Unglaub Silverthorn, 4ème édition, Pearson Edition

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@uliege.be
You can contact the professor by e-mail, but you have to use your ULiege e-mail address (XXX@student.uliege.be). The "objet" field of your e-mail must begin with: "Etudiant BIOC0700-1 ...".

Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the May-June 2020 session

Teaching methods implemented : distance-learning

Assessment subjects

Assessment methods

Contacts

Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the Aug-Sept 2020 session

Assessment subjects

The exam will cover the same content than the January session.

Assessment methods

QCM on eCampus platform.

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@uliege.be
You can contact the professor by e-mail, but you have to use your ULiege e-mail address (XXX@student.uliege.be). The "objet" field of your e-mail must begin with: "Etudiant BIOC0700-1 ...".

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