Duration
65h Th, 16h Pr, 10h QA Sess.
Number of credits
| Bachelor in dentistry | 9 crédits | |||
| Bachelor in medicine | 9 crédits | |||
| Bachelor in pharmacy | 11 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
The Biology course is at a central and capital place in the training of students engaged in a course of Medical Sciences, Dentistry or Pharmacy. It must establish the fundamental concepts which govern living matter. The course is a real journey into the living world and its evolution. Evolution will also be the common thread of the course, illustrated by the quote from Theodosius Dobzhansky: "Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution".
The Biology course will be divided into 26 chapters included in 9 modules.
Chapter 1 Biology or the convergence of natural sciences
Chapter 2 Theories of Evolution
Chapter 3 The abiotic era at the origin of biomonomers
Chapter 4 The prebiotic era at the origin of life
Chapter 5 Protocells or the beginnings of life
Chapter 6 The First Cells
Chapter 7 What happened to LUCA's competitors?
Chapter 8 The Origin of Eukaryotes
Chapter 9 Functions of the endomembrane system
Chapter 10 Functions of Mitochondria
Chapter 11 How Chloroplasts Work
Chapter 12 The evolution of energy metabolism
Chapter 13 Evolution of the genetic heritage of the eukaryotic cell
Chapter 14 Expression of Genome I - Transcription
Chapter 15 Genome expression II - translation
Chapter 16 The perpetuation of the genome
Chapter 17 Cell Division
Chapter 18 The cell cycle and its control
Chapter 19 Transmission of the genetic heritage I - the origin of gametes
Chapter 20 Elements of general embryology
Chapter 21 The emergence of multicellulars and the diversity of living things
Chapter 22 Archaeplastids
Chapter 23 The Functioning of the Higher Metazoa
Chapter 24 Transmission of the genetic heritage II - genetics
Chapter 25 Transmission of the genetic heritage III - population genetics
Chapter 26 Interactions between living things and with their environment
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
At the end of this teaching unit, the student will be able to describe and understand the elements related to the 26 chapters constituting the Biology course. A detailed list of learning outcomes, chapter by chapter, is available in the space dedicated to this course on eCampus.
Overall, at the end of this course, you will need to know and understand:
- the molecular and subcellular organization of a cell;
- the basic cell functions;
- the elements that enable a multicellular life;
- the mechanisms behind the transmission and expression of genetic heritage.
- establish links between the concepts covered in seemingly independent chapters;
- analyze and annotate diagrams or images and highlight the concepts covered in the course;
- identify, based on a photomicrograph, the technologies used to observe biological material;
- predict the evolution of cell volume based on the composition of the extracellular environment;
- analyze genograms and calculate allelic and genotypic frequencies.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
The course will take into account the great disparity in biology training of students from very different backgrounds in the first year. Fluency in French is essential as well as basic knowledge of chemistry, physics and mathematics.
The prerequisites are:
- solving dilution problems;
- mastering the concepts of concentrations (molarity, mass concentration, %);
- solving simple equations;
- knowledge and understanding of the different levels of organization of matter;
- knowledge of the main organelles of the cell;
- understanding the concepts of acid, base, buffer, pH, pKa, titration, electronegativity, oxidation, reduction, pressure;
- correct use of logical links or connectors in the construction of a text;
- sufficient mastery of a formal vocabulary.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Biology is composed of theorical lessons, exercises sessions and practical classes.
Theoretical courses are the place where the matter is delivered, an interaction with the teacher is strongly recommended.
Exercises sessions allow the students to ask questions about the theory, acquire specific skills and help them integrate the different chapters of their Biology course.
Practical classes were conceived in order to show to the students some animal or plant cells and organisms; to familiarize them with various instruments or techniques (microscopy, drawing); to initiate them with observation and experimentation. Practical classes must also allow them to confront theory notions with a personal and more experimental approach of the living realities.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Further information:
No podcast will be delivered.
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
Further information:
Theoretical Cours
The biology course is based on a syllabus available from the University Press. The subjects targeted by the assessment is that delivered during the ex cathedra course.
Course slides will always be available on the eCampus course space.
Reading Biology books is not recommended or advised.
Exercice sessions
The exercise booklet is available from university presses.
Practical classes
The practical work guide is available from university presses.
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )
Continuous assessment
Further information:
Theory is assessed exclusively in session. Practical work is assessed:
- during practical sessions (continuous assessment) - 5% of the final biology grade
- during the examination (in session) - in proportion to the number of questions included in the questionnaire (4/60).
Warning statement
The identification of exam papers is the responsibility of each student. Unidentified or misidentified copies (student identity or questionnaire variant) during exams will not be corrected and will receive a mark of 0/20.
Materials Required
During the exams, each student must bring a blue or black ballpoint pen, correction tape and a calculator. No exchange of material will be tolerated between students.
Prohibited material
Sheets of paper, fluorescent markers are prohibited.
Cell phones, smart watches and other electronic devices will be turned off and placed in a bag.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Attendance at the practical work sessions is mandatory and certifiable. More than one absence unjustified by a medical certificate (or other) may lead to inadmissibility to the first period exam. In all cases, including when a medical certificate (or other) is available, absence from more than half of the practical work sessions will result in inadmissibility to the first session exam (January-June period).
Attendance at practical work is compulsory. One absence not justified by a medical certificate may lead to an inadmissibility for the Biology examination during the first period.
In the event of a justified absence from the practical work, a medical certificate must be sent electronically to the teacher's secretariat (bio.mdbp@uliege.be) within 5 working days of your absence. In addition to the certificate, your message will contain the following information: Last name, First name, Student ID number, Section, Date of the missed TP. If possible, the missed session can be rescheduled.
Students must be, at any time, in possession of their student ID card. It allows the recording of the attendance to the practical classes. Students without their Student ID during a practical classes will be considered as absent for the current Practical classes.
During the practical work sessions, the use of mobile phones for purposes other than teaching is strictly prohibited.
The practical work takes place at the Institute of Zoology, 22 quai Van Beneden at 4020 LIEGE. The strictest punctuality is required.
Contacts
Dr Olivier PEULEN - Professor
04/366.37.92
olivier.peulen@uliege.be
Secretary
Mme Véronique Goffin
04/366.24.80
veronique.goffin@uliege.be
Laboratory for practical classes:
Institute of Zoology, Practical classe