Duration
20h Th, 10h Pr
Number of credits
| Bachelor in biology | 2 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
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
Additional information:
Face-to-face course
Additional information:
Lectures organised during first semester (weeks 6 to 13).
Practical courses: on 12 and 14 December (2:00 - 6:00 pm). Mandatory Test on 18 December (9:00 - 11:00 am).
These dates and hours could be modified (check regurarly on eCampus and your emails).
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)
Additional information:
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire, open-ended questions )
Additional information:
Test during practical courses: 25% of final score. The subject of the practical courses is not subject of the January exam. The test of the practical courses is dispensatory:
(i) in case of success (a mark higher than or equal to 10/20), the mark will be postponed for the August/September session. On the other hand, no partial exemption will be granted for practical courses for repeaters.
(ii) in case of failure (a mark lower than 10/20), the subject of the practical courses will be subject of the August/September session.
Written examination consisting in multiple choice questions and open questions: 75% of final score.
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
Items online
Available on eCampus
Powerpoint slides, discussion forums and other support materials available on eCampus.