Duration
15h Th, 5h Mon. WS
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 will be focused on physiological and morphological differentiations in microorganisms (virulence, antibiotic production, sporulation, programmed cell death,...). The selected examples will be discussed in the context of the microorganism's ecological niche and molecular mechanisms will be detailed. Phenomenon related to bacterial dormancy, onset of pathogenicity, and secondary metabolite production will be presented, amongst many others.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
The objective of the course is to present unknown remarkable facets of mircoorganisms, in particular those of bacteria which have provided us with molecules used today in human and animal therapy, as well as in agro-industry.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Optimal understanding of the course requires a number of prerequisites. The students must have integrated the basic notions addressed in the courses of Molecular biology of the gene, Microbiology, Genomics and Biochemistry and physiology of microorganisms.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face
Recommended or required readings
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam AND oral exam
Written work / report
Additional information:
Any session :
- In-person
oral exam
- Remote
written work
- If evaluation in "hybrid"
preferred remote
Additional information:
The theoretical knowledge given ex cathaedra serves to illustrate and contextualize the theme of the course.
Students will not be questioned on this subject. The evaluation will be based on their participation in practical course and on the final report (provided as scientific publication format) describing the results of the exercise submitted to the students.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Contacts
srigali@uliege.be +32 4 366 33 77