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BIOL-F210

Evolution et diversité des bactéries et archées

academic year
2024-2025
2025-2026

Course teacher(s)

Jean-François FLOT (Coordinator) and Isabelle GEORGE

ECTS credits

5

Language(s) of instruction

french

Course content

Study of the diversity and evolution of bacteria and archaea, including their physiology.

Objectives (and/or specific learning outcomes)

At the end of the course, students should be able to explain the evolution of bacteria and archaea, their current diversity and their physiology (including their impact on the matter and energy cycles).

Prerequisites and Corequisites

Required and corequired courses

Cours co-requis

Cours ayant celui-ci comme co-requis

Teaching methods and learning activities

Lectures and practical work.

References, bibliography, and recommended reading

Madigan et al. (2019) Brock biology of microorganisms. Pearson, NY, NY 1058 pp. ISBN 9781292235103

Course notes

  • Podcast
  • Université virtuelle
  • Syllabus

Contribution to the teaching profile

Master the fundamental concepts in biology as well as the necessary bases in chemistry, physics and mathematics. Collect and verify information in a critical way.
Analyze, synthesize and link knowledge.
Use precise, domain-specific language.
Understand and critically evaluate scientific presentations, both oral and written, including in English.
Recognize inconsistent explanations and overgeneralizations.
Recognize the scientific character of an argument/theory.
Learn to work and communicate in a team, respecting the objectives and deadlines imposed.
Use clear and rigorous language adapted to the target audience. Understand the societal issues related to their discipline.

Other information

Contacts

Teachers:
sabelle.george@ulb.be
jean-françois.flot@ulb.be

Assistants:
valentin.barberoux@ulb.be
claire.chauveau@ulb.be

Campus

Plaine, Solbosch

Evaluation

Method(s) of evaluation

  • written examination
  • Oral presentation

written examination

Oral presentation

Mark calculation method (including weighting of intermediary marks)

70% written exam
10% presentation TP1
20% presentation TP2

Language(s) of evaluation

  • french

Programmes