 | Study programme 2018-2019 | Français | |
 | General Biology - Evolution and Genetics | ||
Programme component of Bachelor's Degree in Biology à la Faculty of Science |
| Code | Type | Head of UE | Department’s contact details | Teacher(s) |
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| US-B2-SCBIOL-100-M | Optional UE | GILLAN David | S828 - Protéomie et Microbiologie |
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| Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Credits | Weighting | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Français | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3.00 | 1st term |
| AA Code | Teaching Activity (AA) | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term | Weighting |
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| S-BIOG-800 | General Biology - Evolution and Genetics | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q1 | 100.00% |
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Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes
- Acquire, understand and use knowledge in the fields of biology and other fields
- Demonstrate an understanding of the general principles of life to understand questions and solve situations related to biology
- Apply a scientific approach and critical thinking
- Understand and apply the basic principles of reasoning (obtaining data, analysis, synthesis, comparison, rule of three, syllogism, analogy, etc.)
- Understand the statistical and/or probabilistic methods
- Work with efficiency / accuracy / precision
- Present a hypothesis and hypothetical-deductive reasoning
- Develop critical thinking, test and monitor conclusions understanding the domain of validity, and explore alternative hypotheses
- Manage doubt and uncertainty
Learning Outcomes of UE
At the end of this teaching, students will understand all the basic concepts of genetics and the mechanisms of evolution.
Content of UE
Mendel and the gene concept; the chromosomic bases of heredity; applications of Mendel laws to human populations; the concept of evolution; population genetics (Hardy & Weinberg theorem, genetic drift, selection models); speciation.
Prior Experience
Not applicable
Type of Assessment for UE in Q1
- Written examination
Q1 UE Assessment Comments
50% genetics
50% evolution
Type of Assessment for UE in Q3
- Written examination
Q3 UE Assessment Comments
50% genetics
50% evolution
Type of Resit Assessment for UE in Q1 (BAB1)
- Written examination
Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)
50% genetics
50% evolution
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
| AA | Type of Teaching Activity/Activities |
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| S-BIOG-800 |
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Mode of delivery
| AA | Mode of delivery |
|---|---|
| S-BIOG-800 |
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Required Reading
| AA | Required Reading |
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| S-BIOG-800 | Note de cours - Biologie Générale Fascicule 3 (génétique-évolution) - David C. Gillan |
Required Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Required Learning Resources/Tools |
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| S-BIOG-800 | General Biology - Part 3 (syllabus UMons) |
Recommended Reading
| AA | Recommended Reading |
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| S-BIOG-800 |
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Recommended Learning Resources/Tools |
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| S-BIOG-800 | Power Point presentations |
Other Recommended Reading
| AA | Other Recommended Reading |
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| S-BIOG-800 | Not applicable |
Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
| AA | Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next |
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| S-BIOG-800 | Unauthorized |