Objectives of general skills

• 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
• 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
• Communicate effectively and appropriately in French and English
• Communicate in French, orally and in writing, the results of experiments and observations by constructing and using graphs and tables
• 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.)

UE's Learning outcomes

The aim of this lecture is to give a deep knowledge in zoology of main groups. The systematics and the anatomy are presented in relation to paleontology and tree of life history, by using a cladistic point of view. Main topics are amniote Vertebrates.

UE Content

Methods in Linnean systematics, numerical taxonomy, phylogenetical systematics. Natural history and paleontology of Amphibians, Chelonians, Lepidosaurians, Archosaurians, Synapsides (including mammals). All parts include neontology and paleontology. The personnal work includes the realisation of an representative insect collection.
Practicals are mandatory.

Prior experience

UE Evolutionary Zoology

Term 1 for Integrated Assessment - type

• Presentation and works
• Oral examination
• Written examination
• Practical test
• Quoted exercices

Term 1 for Integrated Assessment - comments

Not applicable

Term 2 for Integrated Assessment - type

• Presentation and works
• Oral Examination
• Written examination
• Practical test
• Quoted exercices

Term 2 for Integrated Assessment - comments

Not applicable

Term 3 for Integrated Assessment - type

• Presentation and works
• Oral examination
• Written examination
• Practical Test
• Quoted exercices

Term 3 for Integrated Assessment - comments

Not applicable

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

• Presentation and works
• Oral examination
• Written examination
• Practical test
• Quoted exercices

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

Not applicable