Duration
40h Th, 8h Pr
Number of credits
| Bachelor in bioengineering | 4 crédits |
Lecturer
Yves Beckers, Jérôme Bindelle, Nicolas Gengler, Martine Schroyen
Coordinator
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
Animal and human physiology
- Organization of the vertebrate body
- Comparative evolution leading to vertebrates including domestic animals and humans
- Homeostasis
- The immune system
- The digestive system
- The reproductive system
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
The aim of this course is to describe for the main animals used in husbandry (ruminant, monogastric and poultry) and humans the physiology of the biological functions.
After completing the course the student is expected to describe the general morphology, to realize plans, to understand and to explain how the main physiological mechanisms function. He/she must have understood the relation between structure and function.
This course contributes to the acquisition of the following skills:
- Identify relevant qualitative and quantitative information related to an agronomic process
- Interpreting information related to an agronomic process in order to identify the main elements
- Identify limiting parameters of a process or a system
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Basic knowledge on zoology and animal biology
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The courses will be given in amphitheater; 42 hours are dedicated on the theoretical part of physiology.
Three practical sessions on physiology are organized. The presence of the students at these practical sessions is mandatory. The students are evaluated on this part during the final exam.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Additional information:
Face-to-face course
Additional information:
Lectures of physiology : 42h
--> This is all communicated as an announcement on ecampus
Practical Works : 6h
--> 3 practical sessions on Physiology at the Faculty. The sessions are mandatory.
Course materials and recommended or required readings
'Physiologie animale' Sherwood, Klandorf, Yancey, De Boeck Supérieur
'Physiology of domestic animals' of Sjaastad, Sand Hove.
'Anatomy and Physiology of domestic animals' of R. Michael Akers & D. Michael Denbow
'Physiologie animale' of Hilber P.
The powerpoints of physiology (classes and practicals) will be available on myulg "supports du cours" and/or e-campus. A syllabus is foreseen as supplementary support for the students.
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )
Additional information:
Exam(s) in session
May-June exam session
- In-person
written exam ( multiple-choice / multiple-response questionnaire )
August-September exam session
- In-person
written exam ( multiple-choice / multiple-response questionnaire )
Additional information:
More information on the exam will be given during the first class.
Access to the QCM/QRM on the practical work is conditional on the completion of the 3 sessions. In the event of an unjustified absence from a session, the score will automatically be 0/20 for this part.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Any communication regarding this course should be directed to Prof. Martine Schroyen.
Contacts
Yves Beckers - yves.beckers@uliege.be
Jérôme Bindelle - jerome.bindelle@uliege.be
Nicolas Gengler - nicolas.gengler@uliege.be
Martine Schroyen - martine.schroyen@uliege.be