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Course 2024-2025

Biology I [SBIOB121]

  • 4 credits
  • 30h+12.5h
  • 1st quarter
Language of instruction: French / Français

Learning outcomes

The objective of this course is to introduce neophyte students to the basic concepts of biology, from the description of the organic molecules that constitute life and their structuring at the cellular level, to cell division and Mendel's laws, via the major metabolic cycles.

Objectives

The objective of this course is to introduce neophyte students to the basic concepts of biology, from the description of the organic molecules that constitute life and their structuring at the cellular level, to cell division and Mendel's laws, via the major metabolic cycles.

Content

The General Biology course for the first year of the bachelor's degree in chemistry consists of a general introduction to biology which does not require any pre-requisites and whose support is constituted by the first 593 pages of the Biology textbook by N.A. CAMPBELL and J.B. REECE, published by Pearson Education for its ninth French edition. This course is divided into two parts, the first of which is given in the first semester of the academic year and covers chapters one to fourteen of the reference textbook. Two main topics are covered: chemistry and biochemistry, including an introduction to metabolism, and cell biology.


Teaching methods

The course is lectured and interactive as much as possible. It is illustrated by numerous drawings on the board. A summary of the course, in the form of power point slides, is presented during the course and is available on webcampus.

Evaluations

The mark obtained by the student during the theoretical examination counts for 16 points out of 20 and the mark obtained for the overall evaluation of the practical work for 4 points out of 20. The practical training mark is not included in the calculation of the second session average. Test In November, students will take a test on the material covered in the lecture. The test will be written and will include multiple choice and open questions. The results of this test do not count towards the end-of-year grade. The test is designed to allow students to assess their level of knowledge. Examinations In January, an examination is organised in the form of a written test with MCQ questions and open questions. Practical work is compulsory. Participation in them is a condition for access to the examination.

Language of instruction

French / Français

Location for course

NAMUR

Organizer

Faculté des sciences
Rue de Bruxelles, 61
5000 NAMUR

Degree of Reference

Undergraduate Degree