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.
The objective of this course is to improve your understanding of the mode of action of different drugs or hormones such as aspirin, caffeine, curares, atropine, herceptine, amiodarone, oxytocin ...
To understand the mode of action of these compounds, it is essential to understand basic cell regulation mechanisms, meaning to know the basic biochemical reactions that regulate the functioning of cells and which allow cells to communicate.
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.
 

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 the mode of action of several drugs and hormones.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Basics in cellular biology, as well as in general biochemistry, chemistry and biology.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The human biochemistry course will take place by videos (sounded slideshows) which will be posted on the eCampus platform. Each video will be accessible until the exam and can be watched at your convenience. The slides can be downloaded and be used as support during the viewing of the video. A question/answer session will be organized face-to-face or via videoconference depending on sanitary conditions. It is mandatory to watch the videos before the question/answer session.

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

The teaching of human biochemistry will mainly be done remotely and freely via the eCampus platform. A face-to-face or videoconference session (depending on health conditions) will be organized at a fixed time available on Celcat. The slideshows and videos are available on the course's eCampus page.

Organisational adjustments related to the current health context

Due to the COVID pandemic, the teaching of human biochemistry will mainly be done remotely and freely via the eCampus platform. A face-to-face or videoconference session (depending on health conditions) will be organized at a fixed time available on Celcat. The slideshows and videos are available on the course's eCampus page.
The assessment is a written exam with open questions and MCQ. Considering the health conditions, the Exam will be organized online via the eCampus platform.

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

Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.

The assessment is a written exam with open questions and MCQ. Depending on the health conditions, the Exam could be organized online via the eCampus platform. 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 ...".

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