Objectives of general skills

• In the field of biological sciences and particularly in the field of the biology of organisms and ecology, possess highly specialised and integrated knowledge and a wide range of skills adding to those covered in the Bachelor's programme in biological sciences.
• Conduct extensive research and development projects related to biological sciences, in the biology of organisms and ecology.
• Apply, mobilise, articulate and promote the knowledge and skills acquired in order to help lead and complete a project.
• Show initiative and be able to work independently and in teams.
• Develop and integrate a high degree of autonomy.
• Pursue further training and develop new skills independently.
• Skill 2: Have acquired professional skills in relation to the objective defining the degree.
• Specialise in at least one sub-domain of the biology of organisms and ecology.
• Learn about scientific research and the world of research.

UE's Learning outcomes

The purpose of this course is to provide information on the practice of light microscopy and the preparation of cells and tissues for microscopic examination, with emphasis on immunohistochemistry and morphometry.

UE Content

The first part of the course is concerned with instrumentation (optical microscope) and the methods to obtain informative images. The second part is devoted to traditional preparatory techniques for light and electron microscopy including fixation, sectioning and staining as well as histochemistry. The third section covers the various aspects of immunohisochemistry such as fixation and tissue preparation, antigen retrieval techniques, multiple immunostaining. The last section is an introduction to computer assisted-morphometry applied to histological sections

Prior experience

Sans objet

Term 1 for Integrated Assessment - type

• Oral examination
• Practical test

Term 3 for Integrated Assessment - type

• Oral examination
• Practical Test