6 ECTS credits
155 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 1015242ANR for all students in the 1st semester at a (A) Bachelor - preliminary level.
Cell en cell functions
Structure and function of the membranes
Cell communication
Cell cycle
Chromosomal and molecular basis of genetics
Organisation of the Eukaryotic genome
Genetic basis of development
Genetics of viruses and bacteria
Photosynthesis
Early earth and prokaryota
Protista
Spore plants
Seed plants
Fungi
Practicals comprise celcycle (mitosis, meiosis),exercises on genetics, microscopy of Protista, Spore plants and Seed plants
Syllabus (in Dutch) (Prof. L. Triest)
Book (can be obtained at VUB bookshop): Campbell N.A. & Reece J.B. (2013), 10th ed., Pearson Education Inc., publishing as Benjamin/Cummings, San Fransisco, CA [ISBN-13: 978-1269561952]
The aim of this course is to provide a coherent overview of biological organisational forms, their structures, molecular make-up and interactions, physiological functions, reproductive adaptations, en the related notions and concepts. The approach of this broad area is very much visual and conceptual, emphasizing on the coherence of the living organisms, starting from bio-molecules, over cellular organelles, cells, up to the organisms. The course is presented from within an evolutionary and functional perspective, with an emphasis on cell biology and genetics and should provide:
- basic knowledge of structures, functions and concepts in biology,
- basic knowledge of the coherence of structure and function in organisms,
- insight in the coherence and function of biological processes on cellular level,
- insight in the molecular basis of genetics,
- insight in the adaptation and evolutionary changes of morphological organisation, reproduction, physiology of prokaryotes, protista, fungi and plants.
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Written Exam determines 80% of the final mark.
PRAC Report determines 20% of the final mark.
Within the Written Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Within the PRAC Report category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Written examination : multiple choice and open questions
Scoring balance
HOC: 60% (exam)
WPO: 20% (participation and reports during semester)
WPO: 20% (exam)
Results for HOC and WPO must each separately reach at least half of the score
Partial marks for practicals, if the student obtains at least half of the score (for this part), are transferred to the next academic year.
The student can relinquish his partial mark for practicals, provided he reports this to the lecturer and assistant by e-mail not later than October 1st (no transfer to the next academic year).
Once the student has indicated that he will abandon his partial mark, he will irrevocably lose the partial mark.
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Bachelor of Philosophy and Moral Sciences: default (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Biology: Default track (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Chemistry: Default track (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Bioengineering Sciences: Profile Cell and Gene Biotechnology (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Bioengineering Sciences: Profile Chemistry and Bioprocess Technology (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Bioengineering Sciences: Initial track (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Computer Science: Default track (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Mathematics and Data Science: Standaard traject (only offered in Dutch)