General Biochemistry

Duration

40h Th, 10h Pr

Number of credits

Lecturer

Bernard Masereel

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

The first part describes the structure and the properties different classes of biomolecules: amino acids, proteins, enzymes, glucids, lipids and cofactors.
the scond part deals with the metabolic pathways involving thes biomolecules.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

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Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Basic knowledge of chemistry, organic chemistry and biology is required to follow biochemistry.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

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

This is a face-to-face teaching using slides and schemes performed on the black board.

Organisational adjustments related to the current health context

If sanitary conditions permit, the January exam will be written and face-to-face. There will be three parts: i) questions with multiple choice (+1, 0, -0.5); ii) short answer open-ended questions ii) one or more questions to be developed.
 
 
Otherwise, the examination will be conducted by ecampus and will consist of QCM and QROC.

Recommended or required readings

A syllabus is avaiable as well as the slides under a powerpoint presentation.

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 evaluation is written.

Work placement(s)

Not applicable.

Organizational remarks

Contacts

It is easier to contact the teacher at the end of each lesson or at the following email address : bernard.masereel@unamur.be

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