Genetics and introduction to molecular ecology

Duration

20h Th, 10h Pr

Number of credits

Lecturer

Marc Hanikenne

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

Part 1. From genes to proteins

1. Transcription

2. RNA maturation

3. Translation

4. Transcriptionnal regulation

5. Regulation of translation and of mRNA half-life

 

Part 2. An Introduction to Molecular Ecology

6. An Introduction to Molecular Ecology

7. Molecular Biology Techniques

8. Genomics applied to Ecology

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

The scope of the lectures is to introduce the theoretical and practical bases of the molecular gentic and biology, and to illustrate their application to evolution and conservation biology questions. The course will be to help students for the comprehension of other lectures of the master in ecology and biology of the organism and for the master in biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Introduction to genetic ("bachelier" in biological sciences).

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The pratical courses consist in problem-based learning activities concerning genetics, genetic engineering and molecular biology.

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Face-to-face course


Further information:

Face-to-face course 

Course materials and recommended or required readings

- Biologie moléculaire - Exercices et méthodes, M. Thiry, N. Bourmeyster, J. Dommes, M. Lebrun, P. Rigo, M.-F. Versali, 2016, Dunod, Paris, EAN13: 9782100743261

- Lewins's Genes XI, J.E. Krebs, E.S. Goldstein, S.T. Kilpatrick, 2014, Jones & Barlett Learning, Burlington, USA, ISBN 978-1-4496-5985-1

- An Introduction to Molecular Ecology 3rd Edition, G. Rowe; M. Sweet; T. Beebee, OUP Oxford, ISBN 9780198716990


- Powerpoint presentations can be downloaded from MyULg (eCampus).

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

written exam

Out-of-session test(s)


Further information:

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire, open-ended questions )


Additional information:



Assessment consists of a written examination, accounting for 75% of the final grade, and a practical class (TP) test, accounting for 25% of the final grade.

The written examination consists of a multiple-choice question (MCQ) section and an open-ended question section. If the grade obtained for either of these two sections is below 6/20, the grade for the written examination is capped at 6/20.

The final grade is calculated on the basis of the written examination grade (75%) and the practical class test grade (25%).

During the first examination session, the material covered in the practical classes is not assessed as part of the written examination. If the grade obtained for the practical class test is equal to or higher than 10/20, this grade is retained and carried over to the second examination session. If the grade obtained is below 10/20, the material covered in the practical classes is included in the examination of the second session and is assessed separately, accounting for 25% of the final grade.

This partial exemption is valid only between the first and second examination sessions of the same academic year. It is not carried over to the following academic year if the student re-enrols in the course.

Work placement(s)

Organisational remarks and main changes to the course

Contacts

- Prof. Marc Hanikenne, e-mail marc.hanikenne@uliege.be, 04/366.38.44

- Dr. Frédéric Bouché,  e-mail fbouche@uliege.be, 04/366.22.69

Association of one or more MOOCs

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