Duration
16h Th, 8h Pr
Number of credits
| Bachelor in bioengineering | 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
- History and scope of Microbiology - Study of microbial structure: microscopy and specimen preparation - Procaryotic cell structure and functions - Eucaryotic cell structure and functions - Microbial nutrition, growth and control - Microbial metabolisms, the generation of energy, enzymes and regulation of enzymatic activities - Diversity of the microbial world; principles of microbial taxonomy - Introduction to microbial genetics - Microbial interactions - Practical works to observe and manipulate microorganisms (obligatory)
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
After completing the course the student is expected to - understand microorganism mechanisms - understand the great diversity of microbial world - knowledge of the basic practices of microorganisms culture.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
CHIM9239-2 - Chemistry of biological molecules
BIOL2045-1 - Basis of Biology
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
- Lectures : a PowerPoint and a syllabus (120 pg) are available on eCampus.
- Practical works are given as a video (55 minutes) with a syllabus detailing the laboratory experiments. The files are available on eCampus.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Lectures : 16 h face-to-face (in auditorium) depending on sanitary conditions.
Practical works : video showing basic experiments in Microbiology.
Organisational adjustments related to the current health context
Written examination face-to-face in several audiences in order to respect sanitary conditions of the time.
Recommended or required readings
Microbiologie (Prescott et al., eds), 2018, 5ème édition française, De Boeck Université
Microbiology (Prescott et al.), 2016, 10th edition, McGraw-Hill Pub.
Text notes
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
written exam
- Remote
written exam
- If evaluation in "hybrid"
preferred in-person
Additional information:
Written examination (100%) in auditorium.
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Contacts
Vandenbol Micheline (Professeur ordinaire)
Microbiologie et Génomique
081/622353
m.vandenbol@uliege.be