Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes:

The student will

- understand the theoretical concepts of centrifugation protocols used in the field of biomedical sciences

- know how to use these theoretical concepts to set up or adapt a centrifugation protocol

- be able to interpret the behavior of different types of biological material subjected to a centrifugation protocol

 

Goals

- To understand the main principles of analytical centrifugation

- To learn of to identify the parameters that control the sedimentation of biological particles subjected to a centrifuge field 

- To learn how to analyze and interpret the behavior of proteins, protein complexes, lipids, vesicles, organelles and of cells subjected to centrifugation, under different physiological of pathological conditions

- To learn how to calculate the rate and time of centrifugation to apply in order to resolve cells, organelles or molecules

- To learn how to adapt centrifugation parameters (time, speed, type of rotor, ...) while maintaining the sedimentation behavior of the particles

-  To learn how to analyze results presented as graphics

 

 

Teaching methods

Lessons in a classroom (black board, power point slides). Some lessons are taught in French and others in English.

Pratical exercise sessions.

Assessment method

Written exam.

Language of instruction

French
Training Study programme Block Credits Mandatory
Bachelor in Biomedical Sciences Standard 0 2
Bachelor in Biomedical Sciences Standard 3 2