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.
• Manage and lead research, development and innovation projects.
• Methodically research valid scientific information, critically analyse, propose and argue potentially innovative solutions to targeted problems.
• Master communication techniques.
• Communicate, both orally and in writing, their findings, original proposals, knowledge and underlying principles, in a clear, structured and justified manner.
• Master the techniques of written and oral scientific communication in both French and English.
• Develop and integrate a high degree of autonomy.
• Aquire new knowledge independently.
• Pursue further training and develop new skills independently.
• Develop and integrate a high degree of autonomy to evolve in new contexts.
• Apply scientific methodology.
• Demonstrate thoroughness, independence, creativity, intellectual honesty, and ethical values.

UE's Learning outcomes

At the end of this course, the students will be able to  :

- explain the concepts of risk assessment and Health impact studies

- describe the different parts constituting a health impact study

- research in the literature the appropriate data to assess the risk associated with the exposure of the environment and humans to a toxic substance

- identify the most appropriate source to derive a a Reference Toxicology Dose

UE Content

1. Basic steps of the risk assessment ( characterization of the site, identification of hasards, dose-response relationship, evaluaiotn of exposures, risk characterization)

2. Evaluation of health risk for ICPE (classified installaitons for the protection of the environment) dossiers
3. Case studies

Prior experience

Fundamentals in general toxicology

Term 1 for Integrated Assessment - type

• Written examination
• Quoted exercices

Term 1 for Integrated Assessment - comments

Not applicable

Term 2 for Integrated Assessment - type

• Written examination
• Quoted exercices

Term 2 for Integrated Assessment - comments

Not applicable

Term 3 for Integrated Assessment - type

• Written examination
• Quoted exercices

Term 3 for Integrated Assessment - comments

Not applicable

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

Not applicable