General chemistry and biomolecules

lfsm1101  2025-2026  Louvain-la-Neuve

General chemistry and biomolecules
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4.00 credits
37.5 h
Q1
Teacher(s)
Language
French
Main themes
  • The atomic and molecular structure of living matter
  • The fundamental principles of transformation of living matter
Learning outcomes

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

1 At the end of this teaching unit, the student is able to
  •      Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the essential concepts of general chemistry and organic chemistry (2.1, 11.1 Kiné - 9.1 EP)
  •      Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the structure and properties of the main biomolecules (2.1, 11.1, 11.2 Physio - 9.1 and 9.2 EP)
  •      Solve exercises relating to these subjects (2.1, 11.1 Physio - 9.1 EP)
 
Content
(auteur - titulaire actuel) : P. Henriet 1. INTRODUCTION : AIMS, OBJECTIVES AND METHODOLOGY 2. BASIC NOTIONS : MATTER AND ENERGY 3. ELEMENTARY CONSTITUANTS : ATOMS AND MOLECULES 4. ELEMENT PROPERTIES AND ATOM STRUCTURE 5. CHEMICAL BOND AND MOLECULAR STRUCTURE ET STRUCTURE DES MOLECULES 6. CHEMICAL REACTION 7. WATER AND pH 8. CARBON COMPOUNDS AND ORGANIC FUNCTIONS 9. BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES AND THEIR MONOMERS
Teaching methods
Lectures, for a large audience (theory and exercises)
Evaluation methods
Assessment: 2-hour written exam (13 points per MCQ for theory and 7 points for exercises)
Other information
Course materials: syllabus and Powerpoint files projected in class
This course is strictly reserved for FSM students; access is not possible for other UCLouvain students.
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Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
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