Applied Chemistry for Movement Sciences

Duration

16h Th, 8h Pr, 14h QA Sess.

Number of credits

Lecturer

Lionel Delaude

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

This course introduces chemistry as a whole, with a particular focus on its applications to the movement sciences. Its primary objective is to provide the chemical foundations essential for understanding biochemistry and physiology coursework. The aim is to understand and master chemical reactions in order to grasp the underlying molecular mechanisms, such as those involved in muscle contraction or cellular respiration.

The course begins with a chapter introducing fundamental chemical concepts. The second chapter introduces the concept of the atom and extends it to ions and molecules by examining the nature of chemical bonding. The third chapter lays the groundwork for solution chemistry, emphasizing the role of water as a solvent. The fourth chapter is dedicated to the study of chemical equilibria and related concepts. Given their importance, acid-base equilibria are examined in greater detail in chapter 5, while chapter 6 focuses on redox reactions. Chapter 7 provides an overview of the vast field of organic chemistry by introducing the main functional groups found in biological molecules. Finally, the eighth and last chapter presents three major types of reactions involved in cellular metabolism.

The course is divided into eight chapters with the following titles:

• Chapter 1. Fundamental concepts of chemistry
• Chapter 2. Atoms, molecules, ions, and chemical bonds
• Chapter 3. Water and aqueous solutions
• Chapter 4. Chemical reactions and equilibria
• Chapter 5. Acid-base reactions
• Chapter 6. Redox reactions
• Chapter 7. Biological molecules
• Chapter 8. Addition, elimination, and hydrolysis reactions

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

At the end of this teaching unit, the students must:

• have acquired the basic tools of chemistry necessary for the study of the movement sciences
• master these tools by developing their critical thinking, their reasoning skills and their ability to solve problems, and numerical exercises
• have become accustomed to a high flow of material requiring continuous personal study work

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

The prerequisite knowledge and skills to follow the course of chemistry applied to the movement sciences are those acquired by passing the tests closing the last year of Belgian general secondary education or the French baccalaureate.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

1. Theoretical course: 16 hours of ex cathedra courses divided into 8 lessons of 2 hours each will be given during the first quadrimester. Some of them could be podcasted depending on the health situation or for reasons of auditorium availability.

2. Exercice sessions: 7 2-hour exercice sessions will be given face-to-face in small groups to illustrate the concepts covered in class and to allow students to practice solving exercises. Some of them could be podcasted depending on the health situation or for reasons of auditorium availability.

3. Remediation: Selected topics (possibly at the request of students) will be deepened or reviewed during remedial sessions in small groups.

4. eCampus platform: an e-learning platform is available for helping the students all along the course. It contains:

• organizing information for students
• lecture notes
• statements of the training exercises
• corrected exercises 
• simulations of examinations
• a discussion forum for asking questions to the teachers

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

Blended learning


Further information:

Blended learning

Further information:

This teaching course is mainly given face-to-face even if some activities could be podcasted depending on the health situation or for reasons of auditorium availability. The schedule of theoretical lessons, exercice sessions, and remediation is available via CELCAT. This schedule is subject to change throughout the quadrimester. Whenever possible, the teachers will notify you of changes, but it is recommended that you regularly check your timetable in CELCAT.

Course materials and recommended or required readings

Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus


Further information:

Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus


Further information:

The slides projected during the theoretical course, the statements of the exercises proposed during rehearsals and the practical information related to the organization of the course are available on the eCampus platform.

The following two books are recommended for students who want a textbook to supplement course notes:

• Chimie générale by Chang and Overby, De Boeck, 2026 edition, ISBN 9782807356894 (in French)
• Chimie des solution by Chang and Overby, De Boeck, 2026 edition, ISBN 9782807356900 (in French)

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )

Out-of-session test(s)


Further information:

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )


Further information:

The assessment will be based on:

• the participation in exercise sessions, which will account for up to 8% of the final grade,
• a written examination that will contribute to the rest of the grade.

Work placement(s)

Organisational remarks and main changes to the course

1. Theoretical course: participation in the theoretical course is optional. The students who chooses to attend the lessons are required to respect the rules of punctuality, silence, attention and elementary respect. The use of mobile phones is not authorized during lessons, they must be placed in silent mode and stored in bags or clothing.

2. Exercise sessions: Participation in the exercise sessions is optional but highly recommended. The students who decides to attend these sessions are required to respect the rules of punctuality, silence and elementary respect. The use of mobile phones is not authorized during rehearsals, these must be placed in silent mode and stored in bags or clothing. Exercise sessions are given by teaching assistants to small groups of students. Each student must respect the timetable of his group and is not authorized to change groups.

3. Remediation: Participation in remediation is optional but can be very beneficial for students who take it regularly. The students who chooses to attend these activities are required to respect the rules of punctuality, silence, attention and basic respect. The use of mobile phones is not permitted during sessions; they must be placed in silent mode and stored in bags or clothing. These sessions are given by teaching assistants who are familiar with the difficulties encountered by first-year bachelor students since they are also secondary school teachers.

These sessions are included in the timetables on Celcat. They allow students to ask their questions, to learn to solve in a detailed and in-depth manner exercises that are poorly understood during repetitions or additional exercises to ensure that they have a good understanding of the material.

A series of "Work Modules" addresses the various subjects covered during the course. These documents contain theoretical reminders, exercise statements as well as some examples of questions from previous exams. The first 4 work modules are intended to reactivate the basic concepts, most of which were seen in secondary school, the following ones cover the various subjects seen during the course of applied chemistry for movement sciences.

The various notes can be found on eCampus in the "Remediations - Study assistance" section in the "Work modules" tab.

4. General remarks:

- Make sure to use your ULiège address exclusively (XXX@student.uliege.be) and to mention your matriculation number for any email exchange with the teaching team.

- Questions relating to the course should be asked exclusively on the forum of the eCampus platform.

- For the sake of fairness, the pedagogical team reserves the right not to answer questions reaching it less than a week before each exam.

Contacts

Prof. Lionel Delaude
Laboratoire de Catalyse
Institut de chimie organique
Bâtiment B6a, local 4.10
Allée du six août 13, 4000 Liège
Tél: (04) 366-3496
E-mail: l.delaude@uliege.be

Teaching Assistant Coordinator:
Antoine Delvaux
E-mail: Antoine.Delvaux@uliege.be

Remedial Teachers:
Sabine Jacquemin (BKR)
E-mail: sjacquemin@uliege.be

Véronique Lonnay (BSM)
E-mail: v.lonnay@uliege.be

Association of one or more MOOCs

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