6 ECTS credits
160 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 1007108ANR for all students in the 1st semester at a (A) Bachelor - preliminary level.
The content of the classes is briefly summarized in a syllabus (text with figures). During the classes, additional illustrations are presented and topics are treated in more depth. Students obtain the teacher's presentations on the e-learning platform (Canvas) beforehand and can use them to take notes.
The contents are divided as follows:
1. The chemistry of life - hereditary molecules
2. The origin of life - the prokaryotic cells
3. Evolution of eukaryotes: cellular complexity, multicellularity, and organisation of the genome
4. Reproduction and heredity
5. Development (from oocyte to man)
6. Evolution (from unicellular to man)
Scientific developments are closely followed, for instance the Human Genome Project, cloning, CRISPR-Cas editing
In the practical courses, students solve genetic problems and learn about molecular techniques. There are also practical courses concerning microscopy.
Additional information can always be obtained from Prof. Eline Menu, VUB-Campus Jette, telephone 02-4774457, Email: eline.menu@vub.be.
Complementary study material:
Handbook of general biology (available in the medical library) for example "Biology", Campbell NA, 11h edition.
Presentations on the e-learning platform (Canvas).
- To obtain insight in the basic concepts of biology: the molecular and cellular basis of life; the structure-function relationship at the different levels of organisation of living organisms; heredity and evolution.
-To obtain basic knowledge on the biology of the (human) body
- To acquire a general survey of biodiversity, with an emphasis on the Animal Kingdom, and of its evolutionary history.
- To be able to use the basic vocabulary of biology.
- To obtain problem solving skills in order to acquire and apply biomedical knowledge.
-To obtain insight into basic scientific research
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Written Exam determines 85% of the final mark.
PRAC Practical Assignment determines 15% of the final mark.
Within the Written Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Within the PRAC Practical Assignment category, the following assignments need to be completed:
There is a written exam with multiple choice questions . A correction for guessing is applied by positive scoring with standard setting. This means that one must answer 60 % of questions correctly to achieve 10/20 ( with 5 choices/question) . However, no points are deducted for incorrect answers.
The practical courses count towards 15% of the final score. The practical courses are evaluated during the sessions. Students who obtain 10/20 for practical courses obtain an exemption for the second exam session. Attendance of lab sessions is compulsory and can only be made up for in case of legitimate absence. Students who obtain less than 8/20 cannot pass (<10/20). The WPO are obligatory and can be catched up later if legitimately absent. The points for the WPO are transferable to the second exam period or next academic year if at least 10/20.
There is a mid-term evaluation as "exercise" for the exams and of which the score is added to those of the practical exercises (WPO) for 10%.
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences: default (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences: Verkort traject (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences: Initial track (only offered in Dutch)