Duration
Animal : 15h Th, 15h Pr
Plant Biology : 15h Th, 15h Pr
Number of credits
| Master in biology of organisms and ecology (120 ECTS) | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Animal : Marie-France Versali
Plant Biology : Claire Périlleux
Coordinator
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
This course provides a summary of the Plant & Animal Biology courses on the schedule of blocs 1 & 2 of the studies of Bachelor in Biology. The aim is to provide basic knowledge to students who followed a different cursus so that they are able to understand the other Biology courses on their program.
Animal
The course presents the major systematic groups of animals considered in terms of evolution, phylogeny and biodiversity. The lecture is focused on compared anatomy, functional adaptations, evolutionary aspects and interactions with the environment.
Plant Biology
The course consists in two main parts.
Part one is based on 3 keywords (the title of the course) : 'Biology', 'Plant', 'Pluricellular'. These words are used as a guideline to explain the specific traits of plant cells, tissues, and organs. Functional aspects are included such as photosynthesis.
Part two describes important groups such as algae, mosses, ferns, gymnosperms and angiosperms. Special emphasis is laid on evolutionary aspects of vegetative organisms and reproduction.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
The aim of this course is to provide basic knowledge in Biology, so that students who are registered in Master BBMC or BOE but have a transition program to follow can understand the complementary courses.
Animal
Introduction to the methods and scientific vocabulary of biology
Concepts of evolution and animal phylogeny
Overview of animal diversity
Plant Biology
The aim of the course is to give basic knowledge in plant biology, so that students can understand the course of Plant Physiology that is on their schedule for the second quadrimestre.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
None
Animal
None
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures and practicals
Animal
3 practical courses. The following topics will be studied : Annelids (earthworm) ; Arthropods ; Biodiversity (museum).
Plant Biology
Practicals: 4 afternoons on plant cell, photosynthesis, plant anatomy and reproduction.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
Face-to-face teaching (schedule below)
Animal
Theoretical lectures and practical courses (the timetable will be confirmed during the first theoretical course).
Plant Biology
Face-to-face lectures and practicals
Recommended or required readings
Animal
Powerpoint slides.
Plant Biology
Powerpoint slides and pictures of histological slides analysed during the praticals are uploaded on eCampus platform.
Additional information are shared on this platfrom if needed.
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exams are scheduled in January. The final note is the mean of the cotations obtained in the 'Plant' and 'Animal' parts, providing that a minimum of 8/20 has been obtained in each part.
Animal
Oral examination.
Plant Biology
Oral examination. Practicals are taken into account for 25% of the final note.
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Partim animal
cours 1 : 10/10, 13:00-14:15
cours 2 : 17/10, 13:00-14:15
cours 3 : 07/11, 13:00-14:15
cours 4&5: 18/11, 08:00-12:00
cours 6 & 7: 02/12, 08:00-12:00
cours 8: 04/12, 08:00-10:00
cours 9&10: 09/12, 08:00-12:00
TP1: 25/12, 08:00-12:00
TP2: 05/12, 14:00-18:00
TP3: 17/12, 08:00-12:00
Partim végétal
cours 1 : 10/10, 14:30-15:45
cours 2 : 17/10, 14:30-15:45
cours 3 : 07/11, 10:30-12:30
cours 4 : 07/11, 14:30-15:45
cours 5 : 14/11, 10:30-12:30
cours 6: 19/11: 13:00-15:45
cours 7 : 21/11, 10:30-12:30
cours 8 : 28/11, 10:30-12:30
cours 9 : 05/12, 10:30-12:30
cours 10: 12/12, 10:30-12:30
TP1: 21/10, 13:00-17:00
TP2: 13/11, 13:00-17:00
TP3: 12/12, 13:00-17:00
TP4: 18/12, 08:00-12:00
Animal
Theoretical lectures : Institute of Botany (B22, Sart Tilman campus).
Practical courses : Institute of Zoology (22, Quai van Beneden, Liège).
Plant Biology
Courses are given during the first quadrimester; timetable can be found in the main course section
Contacts
Partim. Plant Biology : Claire Périlleux; cperilleux@uliege.be
Partim. Zoology: Marie-France Versali; mfversali@uliege.be
Animal
Marie-France Versali (mfversali@ulg.ac.be). Phone : 04/366 38 74.
Plant Biology
Claire Périlleux (cperilleux@ulg.ac.be) 04/3663833
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
Oral exams will be organized remotely on Lifesize platform. See each partim. for further details.
Animal
The evaluation will concern the whole content of the course as well as the theory of the practicals.
Plant Biology
The exam will cover all topics of the course.
Assessment methods
see each part
Animal
Oral exams will be organized remotely on Lifesize platform. Students will have 10-15 minutes to prepare their ansswers (to be confirmed according to schedule).
Plant Biology
The exam will be oral and organized remotely, via Lifesize. Students will have 15 minutes to prepare their answers to questions, and 15 minutes for the oral presentation. Details for connection will be sent by e-mail to each student, at the exact time his/her exam is scheduled.
Contacts
Animal
mfversali@uliege.be
Plant Biology
Claire Périlleux, cperilleux@uliege.be, 04/3663833