Duration
20h Th, 10h Pr
Number of credits
| Bachelor in biology | 2 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
1. Transcription
2. RNA maturation
3. Translation
4. Transcriptionnal regulation
5. Regulation of translation and of mRNA half-life
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
The first scope of the lectures is to introduce the theoretical and practical bases of the molecular gentic and biology. The second sope will be to improve the student knowledge in advanced biochemistry. The major aim of the course will be to help students for the comprehension of other lectures of the master in ecology and biology of the organism and for the master in biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Introduction to genetic ("bachelier" in biological sciences).
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The pratical courses consist in problem-based learning activities concerning genetics, genetic engineering and molecular biology.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
Lectures organised during first semester (weeks 6 to 14):
- on Tuesdays of weeks 11 to 13 from 10:15 to 12:15
- on Wednesdays of weeks 6-10 and 12-13 from 10:15 to 12:15
These dates and hours could be modified (check regurarly on eCampus).
Recommended or required readings
- Biologie moléculaire - Exercices et méthodes, M. Thiry, N. Bourmeyster, J. Dommes, M. Lebrun, P. Rigo, M.-F. Versali, 2016, Dunod, Paris, EAN13: 9782100743261
- Lewins's Genes XI, J.E. Krebs, E.S. Goldstein, S.T. Kilpatrick, 2014, Jones & Barlett Learning, Burlington, USA, ISBN 978-1-4496-5985-1
- Powerpoint presentations can be downloaded from MyULg (eCampus).
Assessment methods and criteria
Tests during practical courses: 25% of final score.
Written examination consisting in multiple choice questions, open questions and exercices: 75% of final score.
August - September exams: only written examination.
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Contacts
- J. Dommes, Prof. Ordinaire, e-mail J.Dommes@ulg.ac.be 04/366.38.99
- M.-F. Versali, assistante, e-mail mfversali@ulg.ac.be(carole.gauthier@ulg.ac.be 04/366.38.74)
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
All topics seen during the lectures and praticals held during the first course period.
Assessment methods
The August-September exam will be organised on the eCampus system. It will consist in multiple choice questions, sentences to complete and questions of association, as well as exercises.
Contacts
J. Dommes (j.dommes@uliege.be)
Items online
Available on eCampus
Powerpoint slides, discussion forums and other support materials available on eCampus.