Training course in cell biology

wsbim1293  2024-2025  Bruxelles Woluwe

Training course in cell biology
2.00 credits
30.0 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Dumoutier Laure (coordinator); Stockis Julie;
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.
Main themes
-culture of cell lines in sterile conditions ; -cell analysis by fluorescent microscopy ; -biochemical assays (proteins, cell proliferation and cell survival assays) ; -introduction to FACS analysis and study of the characteristic profile of selected cell populations.
Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1 The aim is to learn the basic techniques of cell biology: -cell culture and propagation ; -morphological and microscopic examination of the cells ; -analysis of cell proliferation and cell survival, -introduction to the analysis of cell populations by FACS (Fuorescence-Associated Cell Sorter). Our aim is also to train students to write a laboratory notebook and a training course report.
 
Content
This training course takes place during 5 consecutive afternoons in two research laboratories of the Faculty. Students will work in small groups (usually 2 students) under the supervision of a research scientist.
Teaching methods
Training course and lecture on cell culture and flow cytometer.
Supervision : three assistants and the professor.
Evaluation methods
Continuous assessment and writing of a training course report.
Written exam.
Failure to submit training course report will lead to a global note of 0.
Online resources
Course notes and slides available on Moodle.
Faculty or entity


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

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Bachelor in Biomedicine
2
WMD1120 AND WMD1006 AND WMD1104 AND WSBIM1001