Duration
15h Th
Number of credits
| Master in bio-informatics and modelling (120 ECTS) | 2 crédits | |||
| Master in biochemistry and molecular and cell biology (120 ECTS) | 2 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
The course consists of three subjects: the biosynthesis of peptidoglycan, the export of proteins in bacteria and bacterial cell division. The subject of peptidoglycan biosynthesis will address the evolution of active serine enzymes recognizing penicillin, the role of the cytoskeleton in bacterial cell division, cell penicillin stress and its involvement in beta-lactamase induction, mechanisms of antibiotic resistance, strategies to elaborate new antibacterial agents and catalysis carried out by glycosyltransferases.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Using selected examples, the course objectives are to show the diversity of the bacterial world and its physiology.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
A general bacteriology course.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lessons will be given during the second semester
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Blended learning
Additional information:
This course concerns only students who attended it but didn't pass the exam during the academic year 2022-2023. From 2023-2024, there will be no face-to-face lectures. Slides and notes will be available on eCampus and questions/answers sessions will be organized on request.
Recommended or required readings
Power-point presentations and related scientific articles will be available for students.
Any session :
- In-person
oral exam
- Remote
oral exam
- If evaluation in "hybrid"
preferred in-person
Additional information:
Oral examination
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Contacts
jddocquier@uliege.be