Objectives of general skills

• 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
• Integrate knowledge from other fields of knowledge with biology (earth science, physics, chemistry, mathematics), in a critical way, to foster an interdisciplinary approach
• Synthesise and summarise, in a critical way, information from scientific literature in different forms (textual, numerical, verbal and graphic)
• 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
• Develop critical thinking, test and monitor conclusions understanding the domain of validity, and explore alternative hypotheses
• Manage doubt and uncertainty
• Communicate effectively and appropriately in French and English
• Communicate on biological topics, orally and in writing in English and in writing in French, using the appropriate scientific language according to the audience
• 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 Arthropods and anamniote Vertebrates.

UE Content

Introduction. Metazoan concepts, coelome formation, ontogeny of vertebrates and insects, homeobox. Arthropods natural history and paleontology. Chordates apparition. Myxines, Cyclostomes, Chondrichtyans, Actinopterygians, Coelacanthes, Dipnoans. All parts include neontology and paleontology.
Practicals are mandatory.

Prior experience

UE Evolution & Populations

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