Teacher(s)
Dumont Patrick; Page Melissa (compensates Dumont Patrick);
Language
French
Main themes
The cell and organelles
How physics and chemistry are implicated in the structure and function of the cell.
How cells are studied.
The programme and the nucleus; the membranes and compartments; the energy and syntheses; the movement and cell organisation.
The control of cell behaviour by extra- and intracellular signalling.
The transmission of the programme.
The integration of cells into a pluricellular organism.
The differentiation and variety of cells ensure the diversity of organism's functions (protection, motility, inputs and outputs of metabolism, coordination, reproduction)
The evolution guided the history of living things.
The origin of life, the major kingdoms and their diversity, the mechanisms of evolution.
The organisms are associated within the biosphere, with complex interactions.
Biosphere and diversity of environment, ecosystems and communities (food networks, energy pyramid, biogeochemical cycles), populations (growth, regulation, human population).
Learning outcomes
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
| 1 | The course consists in an initiation to fundamental concepts in biology, with examples of applications. It features the particularities of the approach in biology, facing the complexity and diversity of its objects. |
Content
This course is an introduction to fundamental concepts in biology, illustrated with examples of their applications. It demonstrates the specific characteristics of the biological approach, given the complexity and diversity of its objects of study.
Topics covered:
The cell and its organelles: how physics and chemistry are involved in the structure and functions of the cell; how the cell is studied; the program and the nucleus; membranes and compartments; energy and synthesis; movement and structure. The control of cell behavior by extra- and intracellular signals.
The integration of cells in a multicellular organism: The differentiation and variety of cells ensure the diversity of the organism's functions (protection, mobility, metabolic input and output, coordination, reproduction). Evolution has shaped the history of living beings. The origin of life, the major kingdoms and their diversity; the mechanisms of evolution. Organisms are associated within the biosphere, with complex interactions. Biosphere and the diversity of environments. ecosystems and communities (food webs, energy pyramids, biogeochemical cycles); populations (growth, regulation, human population).
Topics covered:
The cell and its organelles: how physics and chemistry are involved in the structure and functions of the cell; how the cell is studied; the program and the nucleus; membranes and compartments; energy and synthesis; movement and structure. The control of cell behavior by extra- and intracellular signals.
The integration of cells in a multicellular organism: The differentiation and variety of cells ensure the diversity of the organism's functions (protection, mobility, metabolic input and output, coordination, reproduction). Evolution has shaped the history of living beings. The origin of life, the major kingdoms and their diversity; the mechanisms of evolution. Organisms are associated within the biosphere, with complex interactions. Biosphere and the diversity of environments. ecosystems and communities (food webs, energy pyramids, biogeochemical cycles); populations (growth, regulation, human population).
Teaching methods
Theoretical lectures and preparation of answers to questions provided at the beginning of the course, which are then discussed in class, in an interactive format.
Evaluation methods
The theoretical component is taught by two instructors, and the overall grade for the course will be the average of the grades for both parts.
The practical component consists of reading and analyzing documents that extend the theoretical material covered in the lectures. There is no grade specifically assigned to this component, but the required preparation is essential for success in the theoretical course.
Because this course is taught by two instructors , the grade obtained for each instructor will be factored into the final grade. The assessment of the course (oral exams) will take place during the January exam period.
The practical component consists of reading and analyzing documents that extend the theoretical material covered in the lectures. There is no grade specifically assigned to this component, but the required preparation is essential for success in the theoretical course.
Because this course is taught by two instructors , the grade obtained for each instructor will be factored into the final grade. The assessment of the course (oral exams) will take place during the January exam period.
Other information
Prerequisites: none. Teaching method: lectures with contribution of current media.
Online resources
After required registration, all practical information concenring the course can be found on the moodle platform - LBIO1114 course.
Bibliography
Ouvrage de référence : N.A. Campbell et J. Reece, Biologie (7ème édition), De Boeck Université.
Teaching materials
- Diapositives du cours disponibles sur Moodle UCL (format pdf) / Slides available online (Moodle UCL) in pdf format
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