Objectives of general skills

• Scientific skills
• Implement and independently carry out an experimental approach, validate a model by comparing its predications with experimental results, assess the limitations of the model's validity, and identify sources or error.
• In response to situations and aware of the methodological limitations: - Use common techniques of biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, studies of tissues and organs (i.e. link a macroscopic phenomenon to microscopic processes). - Use an experimental device in a biological model, know and use the concepts and techniques of animal physiology.
• Be a responsible researcher: - Know how to base their reasoning on data obtained from scientific literature. - Know how to integrate an ethical dimension in their reasoning. - Be loyal (to the facts, to the team, and to intellectual property). - Do not tamper with results. - Do not exploit the work of others. - Demonstrate experimental rigor.
• Professional integration skills
• Invest their knowledge and skills in professional scenarios
• Work in teams in different contexts including with people from different disciplines, integrate, fit in, collaborate, communicate and report
• Demonstrate their ability to research, analyse and synthesise: - Research, analyse, use different sources of information and materials related to biomedical sciences, format them to draw up a summarised document, produced and broadcast them on digital media. - Carry out a study, identify and raise an issue in a predefined context, build and develop an argument, interpret the data and results, develop an overview, and propose extensions. - Question themselves, think critically, debate, and defend their ideas.
• Master written and oral scientific expression. Be independent in writing and show that they can communicate their thoughts, reason and organise their knowledge

UE's Learning outcomes

This course provides an understanding of the different cellular and molecular stages in cancer development and progression. It also examines the various current therapies.

UE Content

The course describes the molecular and cellular basis of cancer. It covers the following topics: cancer genetics, cell cycle, causes of cancer, classification, staging, tumor biology, stem cells, tumor suppressor genes, mechanisms of DNA repair, viruses, alteration of the immune system, environmental factors, detection and diagnosis of cancer, conventional treatments and new therapies, cancer prevention, screening and genetic testing.

Prior experience

Not applicable

Term 1 for Integrated Assessment - type

• Oral examination

Resit Assessment for IT - Term 1 (B1BA1) - type

• Oral examination