Duration
30h Th, 30h Pr, 1d FW
Number of credits
| Bachelor in geography : general | 6 crédits | |||
| Bachelor in geology | 7 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
This course aims to present an overview of the multiple facets of biology to future geographers and geologists. Emphasis will be placed on essential mechanisms and concepts of the biosphere, on the past and present biodiversity of the (paleo-) ecosystems they will have to study, and on links between the biosphere and the other compartments of the Earth system (atmosphere, hydrosphere and geosphere).
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
After taking this class, you will be able to use the following concepts:
· Fundamental cell biology notions (structure and functions of prokaryote and eukaryote cells)
· Essential biochemical reactions and cellular energetics (photosynthesis, respiration)
· Introduction to pluricellular organisms biology (anatomy, physiology, biological cycles)
· Basic notions of evolutionary biology and phylogeny
· Origins of life on Earth
· Overview of the diversity of living organisms' forms and functions
· Introductive notions of ecology, paleontology and biogeochemistry
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
For this course to be profitable, it is important that you master the language in which it will be given (French).
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The theoretical part will consist in ex cathedra lectures, complemented as often as possible by other media or material (video, numerical resources, etc.).
The practical parts will be organized in 8 sessions of one afternoon each, following associated theoretical classes. Presence to practical work sessions is mandatory. Sessions will tackle 1) study of the cell and use of necessary optical material, 2) cell energetics (photosynthesis & respiration), 3) reproductive cycles, 4) genetics, 5) arthropod anatomy, 6) mollusk anatomy, 7) sediments, meiofauna and pedofauna, and 8) animal biodiversity.
These practical works will be complemented by a one-day field trip illustrating ecology concepts.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Additional information:
In order to maximize and facilitate interactions between students and teachers, all sections of the course will be organized in person as long as it remains possible. If required by the circumstances (e.g. sanitary situation), some parts will be taught remotely. In this case, recordings will be shared with the students, and specific time slots will be dedicated to discussion.
Recommended or required readings
All the material used during theoretical classes (presentations and complements) will be made available to students after each session, through the eCampus platform.
Practical work notes will also be available gradually, after the first session.
Students willing to complement those resources are referred to the following books:
· Foret R (2020) : Dico de bio (4e edition). De Boeck.
· Campbell N et al (2012) : Biologie (9e édition). Pearson France.
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( open-ended questions ) AND oral exam
Additional information:
The final exam has a practical and a theoretical part. The theoretical exam will be written. The practical exam will be oral, and its final grade will take into account the year's work during the practical sessions. Each aspect (theoretical and practical) will represent 50% of the final grade.
Work placement(s)
A one-day field trip will be organized to complement practical work and illustrate ecology concepts. Practical details about this day will be communicated later.
Organizational remarks
Course schedule and rooms: see Celcat.
Contacts
Course responsible & theoretical part
Loïc MICHEL
Animal Systematics and Diversity
Institute of Chemistry, B6c, Sart-Tilman
Email: loic.michel@uliege.be
Practical work
Stéphane ROBERTY
Animal Physiology
Institute of Botanics, B22, Sart-Tilman
Tel : +32 4 366 38 43
Email : sroberty@uliege.be
Laurence LEFEBVRE
Biological Oceanography
Institute of Chemistry, B6c, Sart-Tilman
Tel : +32 4 366 48 29
Email : L.lefebvre@uliege.be
Véronique GOOSSE
Biology Teaching Collective
Institute of Zoology, I1, Quai Van Beneden
Tel : +32 4 366 50 14
Email : v.goosse@uliege.be