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
Courses are given ex cathedra.
Practicals are organised in 4 thematic half-days on plant cell, photosynthesis, plant anatomy and reproduction.
For the fist time this year, a "hunt" is organized with the QuoVidi application (http://www.bota.quovidi.xyz/). Students receive "quests" and have to upload pictures of some botanical stuctures. The aim is that students learn organography by an enjoyable way.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face teaching if the number of students and the evolution of the pandemic allow it (schedule below).
Adaptations to the Covid situation are described in each partim.
Animal
Face-to-face teaching if the evolution of the pandemic allows it. If not, courses could be given remotely.
Plant Biology
Face-to-face lectures will take place as long as possible. In case some students must stay home or if teaching has to occur remotely, lessons will be given on Lifesize platform, according to the schedule. Podcasts, slides and notes are also available.
Organisational adjustments related to the current health context
Seach each partim. for details
Animal
Courses could be given remotely according to the recommendations linked to the Covid crisis. And in this case, practical courses could be suppressed.
Plant Biology
From the 26th of october, courses will be given remotely (Lifesize). Slides, notes and podcasts will also be available.
Practicals making use of microscopes will be replaced by on line exercices using imaging platforms.
Recommended or required readings
See each partim.
Animal
Powerpoint slides.
Plant Biology
Slides, notes and podcasts can be downloaded from eCampus. Books are recommended but not compulsory. A few of them can be obtained from the teacher.
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.
Any session :
- In-person
oral exam
- Remote
oral exam
- If evaluation in "hybrid"
preferred in-person
Additional information:
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
Any session :
- In-person
oral exam
- Remote
oral exam
- If evaluation in "hybrid"
preferred in-person
Additional information:
Face-to-face oral examination if the evolution of the pandemic allows it. If not, oral examination could be organized by visioconference (lifesize).
Plant Biology
Any session :
- In-person
oral exam
- Remote
oral exam
- If evaluation in "hybrid"
preferred in-person
Additional information:
Oral examination for the theoritical course. If face-to-face exams are not authorized in January 2021, they will take place on line (Lifesize platform).
Practicals are evaluated based on homeworks that students have to upload on eCampus. Practicals are taken into account for 20% of the final note but this can be reevaluated according to the exceptional situation of this year.
For september session, oral face-to-face exams will take place if possible. If not, oral exams will happen remotely, via Collaborate eCampus platform.
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Partim animal
cours 1 : 15/09, 8:00-10:00
cours 2 : 29/09, 8:00-10:00
cours 3 : 13/10, 8:00-10:00
cours 4 : 16/10, 10:30-12:30
cours 5 : 20/10, 10:30-12:30
cours 6: 17/11, 13:30-15:30
cours 7: 24/11, 10:30-12:30
cours 8 : 01/12, 10:15-12:15
cours 9 : 08/12, 10:15 - 12:15
TP1: 19/10, 13:30 -
TP2: 04/11, 13:30 -
TP3: 18/12, 13:30 -
Partim végétal
cours 1 : 22/09, 08:00-10:00
cours 2 : 06/10, 08:00-10:00
cours 3 : 16/10, 08:15-10:15
cours 4 : 20/10, 08:15-10:15
cours 5 : 23/11, 08:00-10:00
cours 6: 30/11, 08:00-10:00
cours 7 : 10/12, 15:45-18:00
TP1: 16/10, 13:30-17:00
TP2: 20/10, 13:30-17:00
TP3: 28/10, 13:30-17:00
TP4: 18/11, 13:30-17:00
TP5: 15/12, 08:15-11:15
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