Molecular biology (including epigenetics) and tutorials

wsbim1226  2021-2022  Bruxelles Woluwe

Molecular biology (including epigenetics) and tutorials
3.00 credits
30.0 h + 10.0 h
Q1
Teacher(s)
De Smet Charles; Lemaigre Frédéric; Michiels Thomas (coordinator);
Language
French
Prerequisites

The prerequisite(s) for this Teaching Unit (Unité d’enseignement – UE) for the programmes/courses that offer this Teaching Unit are specified at the end of this sheet.
Content
Theoretical courses. In eucaryotes and procaryotes: structure of DNA, chromatin organisation, DNA replication, gene structure, synthesis of RNAs and proteins, post-translational modifications, epigenetic control of gene expression through modification of histones and DNA.
During tutorial classes, an introduction is given to the analysis and use of DNA and RNA sequences and on the use of softwares for such analyses.
Teaching methods
Lectures and tutorial classes
(possibly by Teams or life+streaming according to the COVID evolution)
Evaluation methods
Written exam comprising multiple choice questions, open-ended questions and/or exercices in which students will be evaluated on their capacity to implement their knowledge.
Results of tests performed during tutorial classes may contribute as a bonus to the final mark if this mark is min 9/20 before bonus addition.
The exam will inculde two parts, each marked on 10 points.
Online resources
Files with informations, exercices and with slides presented in the course are available on MoodleUCL (https://moodleucl.uclouvain.be/).
Teaching materials
  • fichiers contenant les diapositives et certaines informations présentées au cours (disponible sur la plateforme Moodle)
Faculty or entity
FASB


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Bachelor in Biomedicine
3
WMD1120 AND WMD1006 AND WMD1106