Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Acquire, understand and use knowledge in the fields of biology and other fields
• Understand and use mathematical tools and basic statistics to describe and understand biological concepts
• Demonstrate an understanding of the general principles of life to understand questions and solve situations related to biology
• Integrate knowledge from other fields of knowledge with biology (earth science, physics, chemistry, mathematics), in a critical way, to foster an interdisciplinary approach
• Synthesise and summarise, in a critical way, information from scientific literature in different forms (textual, numerical, verbal and graphic)
• Solve issues relevant to biology
• Have developed practical skills in the various fields of biology through practical sessions in the laboratory and in the field, during which they have worked individually or in groups
• Make accurate observations in the context of activities in the field and in the laboratory
• Grasp and use the usual methods the conservation of live materials
• Analyse and interpret, in an appropriate way, biological data collected in natura, through dissection or based on an experimental protocol in the laboratory
• Apply a scientific approach and critical thinking
• Understand and apply the basic principles of reasoning (obtaining data, analysis, synthesis, comparison, rule of three, syllogism, analogy, etc.)
• Understand the statistical and/or probabilistic methods
• Work with efficiency / accuracy / precision
• Present a hypothesis and hypothetical-deductive reasoning
• Develop critical thinking, test and monitor conclusions understanding the domain of validity, and explore alternative hypotheses
• Manage doubt and uncertainty
• Communicate effectively and appropriately in French and English
• Understand and summarise articles, websites and other scientific works in French and English
• Communicate in French, orally and in writing, the results of experiments and observations by constructing and using graphs and tables
• Communicate on biological topics, orally and in writing in English and in writing in French, using the appropriate scientific language according to the audience
• Develop autonomy, set training objectives and make choices to achieve them
• Organise time and work, individually and in groups
• Prioritise
• Manage stress regardless of events (exams, presentations, etc.)

Learning Outcomes of UE

The lecture of " Botanical Elements " aims to teach students to recognise the biodiversity of the main groups of plants: Bryophyta, Pteridophyta and Spermatophyta. They will learn their anatomy, their important tissues and their reproduction cycle. We will focus on the flowering plant (Angiosperm) for which we will study the flower morphology, the ecology, the ovule, the fruits, the seeds, the pollination syndrome and dissemination. At the end of the practical and the theoretical lectures, students will be able to describe and recognize the common Belgian plants, their anatomy, their reproduction, their evolution and their ecology.

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

Biodiversity ; Kingdoms ; Biochemistry ; Plant cell ; Plant Tissue ; Plant anatomy ; Reproductive cycle; Bryophyta ; Pteridophyta ; Spermatophyta ; Gymnosperms ; Angiosperms ; Ecology; Conservation; Stem ; Leaf ; Root ; Flower morphology ; Ovule ; Fruit ; Seed ; Pollination ; Dissemination ; Flore ; Herbarium ; Dicotyledones ; Monocotyledones

Prior Experience

Biologie générale

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q2 UE assessment

• Written examination - Face-to-face
• Production (written work, report, essay, collection, product, etc.) - To be submitted in class
• Practical exam - Face-to-face

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

Written examination on the theoretical part (=50% of the final grade); Written examination on the practical part (=25% of the final grade); Herbarium (optional bonus, +2 points for the TPs grade, with a maximum of 20/20 for the TPs part); Practical work reports (=12.5% of the final grade); Practical work questioning (=12.5% of the final grade). Access to the written practical examination is only possible on condition of having attended 50% of the practical sessions.
A minimum of 10/20 must be obtained in the practical AA and 10/20 in the theoretical AA, failing which the mark for the weaker part is used for the final UE mark. Failure of one of the AAs automatically results in failure of the whole UE. In the event of failure, it will not be possible to carry over an AA mark from one year to the next. Please note: practical work must take place during the year, and cannot be taken in the second session. Non-participation in practical work therefore results in failure without the possibility of a second session. Unjustified absences from practical work are equivalent to a mark of 0/20 for all activities associated with this practical work (reports and tests). Practical work is no longer open to students who repeat a year: the practical work will be replaced by an individual assignment or test.

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q2 UE assessment

Written examination on the theoretical part (=50% of the final grade); Written examination on the practical part (=25% of the final grade); Herbarium (optional bonus, +2 points for the TPs grade, with a maximum of 20/20 for the TPs part); Practical work reports (=12.5% of the final grade); Practical work questioning (=12.5% of the final grade). Access to the written practical examination is only possible on condition of having attended 50% of the practical sessions.

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q3 UE assessment

• Written examination - Face-to-face
• Production (written work, report, essay, collection, product, etc.) - To be submitted in class
• Practical exam - Face-to-face

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Written examination on the theoretical part (=50% of the final grade); Written examination on the practical part (=25% of the final grade); Herbarium (optional bonus, +2 points for the TPs grade, with a maximum of 20/20 for the TPs part); Practical work reports (=12.5% of the final grade); Practical work questioning (=12.5% of the final grade). Access to the written practical examination is only possible on condition of having attended 50% of the practical sessions. The marks for the report, question papers and herbarium from Q2 are carried over to the mark for Q3.
A minimum of 10/20 must be obtained in the practical AA and 10/20 in the theoretical AA, failing which the mark for the weaker part is used for the final UE mark. Failure of one of the AAs automatically results in failure of the whole UE. In the event of failure, it will not be possible to carry over an AA mark from one year to the next. Please note: practical work must take place during the year, and cannot be taken in the second session. Non-participation in practical work therefore results in failure without the possibility of a second session. Unjustified absences from practical work are equivalent to a mark of 0/20 for all activities associated with this practical work (reports and tests). Practical work is no longer open to students who repeat a year: the practical work will be replaced by an individual assignment or test.

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q3 UE assessment

Written examination on the theoretical part (=50% of the final grade); Written examination on the practical part (=25% of the final grade); Herbarium (optional bonus, +2 points for the TPs grade, with a maximum of 20/20 for the TPs part); Practical work reports (=12.5% of the final grade); Practical work questioning (=12.5% of the final grade). Access to the written practical examination is only possible on condition of having attended 50% of the practical sessions. The marks for the report, question papers and herbarium from Q2 are carried over to the mark for Q3.