Duration
15h Th, 15h Pr
Number of credits
| Bachelor in pharmacy | 3 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
2 h are dedicated to algae (evolutionary aspects, practical importance of their mucilage and toxic blooms).
90 minutes are dedicated to Bryophyta and Pteridophyta (origin and diversification of higher plants, toxic ferns).
90 minutes are dedicated to Gymnosperms and to the origin of wood and seeds.
The remainder of the course (10h) is dedicated to the Angiosperms with a short introduction to their morphology and anatomy (mainly during the practical exercises), followed by the presentation of the main families, with a focus on those whith plants presenting high concentrations of pharmacologically active compounds.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
This course prepares students for the 3rd year pharmacognosy course by introducing them to the principal characteristics of the vegetal world and by presenting the scientifically and economically essential groups. The focus is on the higher plants relevant for the pharmacist, because of their toxicity or therapeutic use. It should be noted that fungi will be presented in the part B of the course.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
1st year biology concepts.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The exercises allow the students to get acquainted with organography and anatomy in preparation of the 3rd year course. They also teach determination with a flora and recognition of the main toxic plants regarding which the pharmacist may be queried.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Lectures (theory):
1. Introduction. Algae.
2. End of algae, beginning of Bryophytes.
3. Bryophytes and Pteridophytes, origin of Gymnosperms.
4. Gymnosperms, origin of Angiosperms.
5 to 10. Angiosperms.
Practical Exercises:
1. Stem anatomy.
2. Root and stem (end) anatomy.
3. Leaf anatomy.
4. Epiderms (hairs and stomates) and secretory system.
5. Fruits.
6. Determination with the flora
7. Determination with the flora
8. Determination with the flora
Advice as to the acquisition of drawing materials and a hand lens will be provided during the course.
Adaptation of educational commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic according to the color code.
- Theoretical course will be given face-to-face if the allocated room allows the preventive measures imposed by the color code in force to be met. Otherwise, the course will be given as a podcast on myUliège and I will be available to answer your questions by email (g.castillo@uliege.be) during the time slots provided for the courses.
- For practical course no manipulations will be possible. Introductions to practical courses will be given in person if the preventive measures imposed by the color code in force. Otherwise, podcasts on myUliège will be available.
Organisational adjustments related to the current health context
The methods of evaluation can also be adapted to the health context. Written and oral exams that normally take place face-to-face can be done remotely thanks to tools such as eCampus and LifeSize.
Recommended or required readings
Notes are available on e-campus.
It is essential to own a copy of Nouvelle flore de la Belgique, du G.-D. de Luxembourg, du Nord de la France et des régions voisines, by J. Lambinon and others.,. or Flore écologique de Belgique, by Jacquemart & Descamps, is useful.
The information for the acquisition of one of these book will be given during lab sessions.
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
written exam
- If evaluation in "hybrid"
preferred remote
Additional information:
Oral exam (50% of the final grade) and a two-part exam on the practical exercises: anatomy (20% of the final grade) and using flora (20% of the final grade). The grade average for exercises during the year represents 10% of the final grade. Nevertheless, to pass, the students will need to obtain at least 8/20 for oral exam.
The oral exam includes among others the on sight recognition of toxic plants on slides and the recognition of the following families on living plants : Ranunculaceae, Polygonaceae, Malvaceae, Cruciferae, Rosaceae, Papilionaceae, Umbelliferae, Labiatae, Compositae.
In case a student needs to present the exam a second time, all parts for which he/she did not get at least 12/20 will have to be presented again. (Oral 50%; anatomy 25%; Flora 25%)
Adaptation of educational commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic according to the color code.
Knowledge required
- PPT and course notes on ecampus, and podcasts on muUliège. The theoretical introduction of the practical course on fruits.
- No questions about the practical sessions on plant anatomy.
Evaluation
The student will have to answer a QCM of 30 questions
Exam time: 30 minutes
To succeed, you need a minimum of 10/20
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
* One or two tutoring positions for last year students.
Contacts
Institut de Zoologie (bat : I1), quai Van Beneden. 4020 Liège. G. Castillo, Lecturer, 04.366.50.05, e-mail: G.Castillo@ulg.ac.be