 | Study programme 2025-2026 | Français | |
 | General Biology - Evolution and Genetics | ||
Programme component of Bachelor's in Biology (MONS) (day schedule) à la Faculty of Science |
| Code | Type | Head of UE | Department’s contact details | Teacher(s) |
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| US-B2-SCBIOL-100-M | Optional UE | GILLAN David | S828 - Protéomie et Microbiologie |
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| Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Credits | Weighting | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Français | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3.00 | 1st term |
| AA Code | Teaching Activity (AA) | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S-BIOG-800 | General Biology - Evolution and Genetics | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q1 | 100.00% |
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Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes
- Acquire, understand and use knowledge in the fields of biology and other fields
- Demonstrate an understanding of the general principles of life to understand questions and solve situations related to biology
- 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
Learning Outcomes of UE
At the end of this teaching, students will understand all the basic concepts of genetics and the mechanisms of evolution.
UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance
Mendel and the gene concept; the chromosomic bases of heredity; applications of Mendel laws to human populations; the concept of evolution; population genetics (Hardy & Weinberg theorem, genetic drift, selection models); speciation.
Prior Experience
Not applicable
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
| AA | Type of Teaching Activity/Activities |
|---|---|
| S-BIOG-800 |
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Mode of delivery
| AA | Mode of delivery |
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| S-BIOG-800 |
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Required Reading
| AA | Required Reading |
|---|---|
| S-BIOG-800 | Note de cours - Partie 2 - Biologie Générale I - Fascicule 2 - David Gillan |
Required Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Required Learning Resources/Tools |
|---|---|
| S-BIOG-800 | General Biology - Part 2 (syllabus UMons) |
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Recommended Learning Resources/Tools |
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| S-BIOG-800 | Power Point presentations |
Other Recommended Reading
| AA | Other Recommended Reading |
|---|---|
| S-BIOG-800 | Not applicable |
Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
| AA | Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next |
|---|---|
| S-BIOG-800 | Unauthorized |
Term 1 Assessment - type
| AA | Type(s) and mode(s) of Q1 assessment |
|---|---|
| S-BIOG-800 |
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Term 1 Assessment - comments
| AA | Term 1 Assessment - comments |
|---|---|
| S-BIOG-800 | Genetics : 50% Evolution : 50% |
Resit Assessment - Term 1 (BAB1) - type
| AA | Type(s) and mode(s) of Q1 resit assessment (BAB1) |
|---|---|
| S-BIOG-800 |
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Resit Assessment - Term 1 (BAB1) - Comments
| AA | Resit Assessment - Term 1 (BAB1) - Comments |
|---|---|
| S-BIOG-800 | Genetics : 50% Evolution : 50% |
Term 3 Assessment - type
| AA | Type(s) and mode(s) of Q3 assessment |
|---|---|
| S-BIOG-800 |
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Term 3 Assessment - comments
| AA | Term 3 Assessment - comments |
|---|---|
| S-BIOG-800 | Genetics : 50% Evolution : 50% |