Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information below is subject to change,
in particular that concerning the teaching mode (presential, distance or in a comodal or hybrid format).
2 credits
15.0 h
Q1
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
Comprehensive outline of the mechanisms regulating cell homeostasis (intra and extracellular buffers, mechanisms of exchange of materials and information between intracellular and intracellular compartments, intercellular communication).
Content
The course first addresses the general mechanisms that ensure the maintenance of the internal environment and the exchange of materials with the surrounding environment. The study of intercellular communications then highlights the chemical and electrical means available to the cells for the transmission of the many information essential for the control and regulation of vital functions. Finally, a chapter is devoted to the study of contractile properties and excitation-contraction coupling mechanisms in different types of muscles. For students in the FARM section (Pharmaceutical Sciences), tutorials (in computer room) illustrate and complete the theoretical courses.
Teaching methods
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.
Flipped classroom. Lessons are made available as podcasts and specific live sessions (remote access, e.g. via Teams) are organized at indicated times (see Moodle) to address students' questions.For FARM (not DENT) students exercises will also be available online.
Evaluation methods
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.
Questions requiring short-open-responses (QSOR) most often involving diagrams/schemes to be built or completed. The exam also includes an introductory set of multiple-choice questions (MCQ) covering basic and essential course concepts; a score of >75% on this MCQ is mandatory for the scores on the QSOR to be added into the final scoring .
Other information
Pré-requis : WMD1120P Biologie générale ou équivalent (WMEDE1112), WMD1006 Cytologie et histologie générales ou équivalent (WMDS1105) et WFARM1009 Elts d'anatomie générale ou équivalent (WMDS1103).
For FARM students, participation in tutorials and practice sessions is mandatory to validate the teaching unit. Any unjustified deviation from this rule leads to a penalty in the teaching unit (TU) exam which can go as far as the cancellation of the exam mark (0/20). The teacher may also propose to the jury to oppose the registration for the TU exam in compliance with article 72 of the RGEE.
For FARM students, participation in tutorials and practice sessions is mandatory to validate the teaching unit. Any unjustified deviation from this rule leads to a penalty in the teaching unit (TU) exam which can go as far as the cancellation of the exam mark (0/20). The teacher may also propose to the jury to oppose the registration for the TU exam in compliance with article 72 of the RGEE.
Online resources
Podcasts and ppt files are accessible via Moodle.
Bibliography
Support : L'ensemble des documents présentés aux cours sont fournis aux étudiants. Ces documents sont en outre accessibles sur Internet via le site iCampus de l'UCL.
Faculty or entity
FARM
