Cellular physiology

liepr1021  2017-2018  Louvain-la-Neuve

Cellular physiology
3 credits
30.0 h
Q1
Teacher(s)
Francaux Marc;
Language
French
Prerequisites

The prerequisite(s) for this Teaching Unit (Unité d’enseignement – UE) for the programmes/courses that offer this Teaching Unit are specified at the end of this sheet.
Main themes
Cell function is approached as a thermodynamic system exchanging matter and energy with its environment. The main topics include: the physical/chemical laws governing these exchanges, the signals allowing the exchange of information between and within cells, the mechanism of muscular contraction, models of muscular contraction, and the functioning of the immune system.
Aims

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

1 At the end of this course, the student will understand the principle structures and functions in common to all eukaryotic cells. In addition, the specialized functions of striated muscle cells will be studied in detail. The basic mechanisms of immune system will also be covered.
 

The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.
Content
Human cell physiology, with emphasis on muscle structure, function and models.
Other information
Evaluation: written or oral exams with elements of continuous evaluation Support materials: course outline, iCampus, handouts and a textbook Supervision: professors and assistants
Faculty or entity
FSM


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Bachelor in Motor skills : General

Bachelor in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation