| Code | Type | Head of UE | Department’s contact details | Teacher(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-B1-SCCHIM-002-M | Compulsory UE | GILLAN David | S828 - Protéomie et Microbiologie |
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| Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HE(*) | HTP(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Credits | Weighting | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Français | 40 | 15 | 6.00 | 6.00 | 1st term |
| AA Code | Teaching Activity (AA) | HT(*) | HE(*) | HTP(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S-BIOG-400 | General biology (Part A) | 40.00 | 15.00 |
Objectives of general skills
- Understand the fundamentals
- Understand the key areas of chemistry: inorganic, organic, physical, biological and analytical chemistry, as well as basic knowledge required in mathematics, biology and physics
- Have developed the learning skills needed to undertake further studies with a sufficient degree of autonomy
- Provide clear and accurate information
- Communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to a qualified scientific partner
- Collaborate and work in a team
- Have developed practical skills in chemistry through practical sessions in the laboratory, including analytical, organic and physical chemistry, during which they have worked individually or in groups
- Have a rigorous scientific approach
- Have integrated theoretical and/or practical skills during an introductory training session on scientific research
UE's Learning outcomes
After this teaching, the students will control the essential concepts of biochemistry, cellular biology, genetics and evolution in order to approach without difficulties the specialized courses of the following years. The basic techniques of molecular biology will be also taught.
UE Content
Introduction to biochemistry; DNA replication; synthesis of polypeptides; viruses; procaryotic cell, eukaryotic cell, mitosis, meiosis; Evolution; Mendel and genes; chromosomes and heredity; the concept of species.
Prior experience
No.
Term 1 for Integrated Assessment - type
- Written examination
Term 1 for Integrated Assessment - comments
Biochemistry : 20%
Genetics : 20%
Rest : 40%
Practical test : 20%
Term 2 for Integrated Assessment - type
- Written examination
Term 2 for Integrated Assessment - comments
Biochemistry : 20%
Genetics : 20%
Rest : 40%
Practical test : 20%
Term 3 for Integrated Assessment - type
- Written examination
Term 3 for Integrated Assessment - comments
Biochemistry : 20%
Genetics : 20%
Rest : 40%
Practical test : 20%
Resit Assessment for IT - Term 1 (B1BA1) - type
- Written examination
Resit Assessment for IT - Term 1 (B1BA1) - Comments
Biochemistry : 20%
Genetics : 20%
Rest : 40%
Practical test : 20%
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
| A.A. | Type of Teaching Activity/Activities |
|---|---|
| S-BIOG-400 |
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Mode of delivery
| A.A. | Mode of delivery |
|---|---|
| S-BIOG-400 |
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Required Reading
| A.A. | Required Reading |
|---|---|
| S-BIOG-400 | Note de cours - Partie 1 - Biologie Générale Fascicule 1 - David Gillan Note de cours - Partie 2 - Biologie Générale Fascicule 2 - David Gillan Note de cours - Partie 3 - Biologie Générale Fascicule 3 - David Gillan Travaux Pratiques - Biologie Générale Travaux Pratiques - David Gillan & Baptiste Leroy |
Required Learning Resources/Tools
| A.A. | Required Learning Resources/Tools |
|---|---|
| S-BIOG-400 | Syllabus (several fascicles) |
Recommended Reading
| A.A. | Recommended Reading |
|---|---|
| S-BIOG-400 |
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
| A.A. | Recommended Learning Resources/Tools |
|---|---|
| S-BIOG-400 | Non. |
Other Recommended Reading
| A.A. | Other Recommended Reading |
|---|---|
| S-BIOG-400 | Not applicable |