Duration
15h Th
Number of credits
| Doctoral training in sciences (BBMC) | 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
1. Metabolic pathways leading to secondary metabolites
- Secondary metabolite: definition
- Terpenoids
- Alcaloids
- Phenylpropanoids
- Other secondary metabolites
- Medicinal plants: from tradition to science
- Medical applications of terpenoids and alcaloids
- Phenylpropanoids as sources of fibers, pigments and therapeutics
- Phenolic compounds as food seasoning
- Plant antioxidants
- Metabolic engineering
- Plant genetic engineering
- Improvement of terpenoid production
- Engineering of alkaloid production
- Engineering of phenylpropanoid production
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Information on the large molecular diversity of secondary mtabolites, their functions and their applications in industry.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Genetics, molecular biology and biochemistry
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures illustrated with many exemples.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face
Organisational adjustments related to the current health context
Recommended or required readings
Powerpoint slides available on eCampus.
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.
Written exam
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Contacts
Prof. J. Dommes: j.dommes@ulg.ac.be
Items online
Available on eCampus
Powerpoint slides