Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Describe, organise, analyse and prioritise the phenomena observed in the medical field
• Understand the expression of biological realities in absolute or relative terms, the orders of magnitude, proportions and probability
• Understand and apply mathematical translations of large models and biological phenomena through abstract reasoning
• Understand and use different graphical representations of numerical values and their relationships
• Perceive spatial distribution, and understand two- and three-dimensional representations and interconvert them
• Understand the chronology of a phenomenon and master the time scales and their representations
• Know the standard physical examination, as well as recognise and describe clinical symptoms
• Control the molecular, morphological and functional approaches of normal and pathological conditions
• Integrate concepts from these different approaches in a complex biomedical problem
• Explain the relationships between molecular, morphological and functional changes and pathological conditions, their clinical signs and symptoms
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills developed within a medical context
• Understand the basic rules of French and of English (grammar, punctuation, connectors, etc.).
• Use a rich vocabulary accurately linking concepts and words, and understand the prefixes and suffixes used in the medical field
• Adapt lexical and syntactic choices in communication register (everyday language, medical language or scientific terminology)
• Summarise, explain, and argue
• Listen and empathise
• Work in a team
• Develop reasoning skills
• Understand and apply the basic principles of reasoning (obtaining data, analysis, synthesis, comparison, the rule of three, syllogism, analogy, Boolean logic, etc.)
• Use a hypothesis in inductive, deductive or abductive reasoning
• Develop critical thinking, test and monitor conclusions understanding the domain of validity, and explore alternative hypotheses
• Integrate reasoning in clinical approaches
• Manage resources
• Manage time
• Prioritise
• Promote health
• Understand a global approach to health incorporating prevention and screening
• Understand the fundamentals of health education
• Manage their studies
• Have developed an interest for medicine
• Locate scientific information efficiently
• Read, interpret, and critique a scientific article
• Compare different sources of information
• Be a responsible practitioner
• Base reasoning on the data taken from scientific literature (evidence-based-medicine)

Learning Outcomes of UE

Biochemistry is at the frontier of biological science and chemical science. Indeed, biochemistry seeks to understand the chemical basis for all life processes. It is therefore a key discipline in medical, biomedical and pharmaceutical research. Indeed, biochemistry helps to understand biological processes, allows to identify the mechanisms involved in disease and especially allows to better define a treatment. The purpose of this course will be to acquire the basic knowledge of biochemical functions (molecule structure, enzymology, bioenergetic). Knowledges that will then be used to understand and interpret biochemical processes. <b>At the end of this course, students will be able to</b>: ·       understand the role of the 4 main classes of small organic molecules of the cells (aa, monosaccharides, nucleotides and lipids) in the main biochemical pathways; ·       understand the acid-base chemistry and the importance of water in the biochemical processes; ·       interpret the impact of changes in pH on ionizable groups of a peptide or a protein; ·       understand the concept that the structure of a given biomolecule is directly related to its function; ·       understand the role and the regulation of enzymes in biochemical reactions; ·       understand the energetics of life and associate the notion of bio-energy to the metabolic pathways; ·       integrate the metabolism of glucose in anaerobic or aerobic conditions; ·       understand the regulation of glucose metabolism; ·       address without difficulties the course of biochemistry in BA2.  

Content of UE

<b>The lecture will be set up in three main parts:</b> I. Reminder of the 4 main classes of small organic molecules of the cells, the water structure, pH and the acid-base chemistry II. Structures and functions of the proteins and enzymes III. The energetics of life, and carbohydrate metabolism and regulation ==> The<b> lecture </b>(face-to-face) will be associated with <b>practical works</b> (supervised work, exercices and e-learning)

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

• Written examination
• eTest

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

<b>Lecture</b> = MCQ with negative points, and/or true or false, and/or open-ended questions <b>eTes</b>t = final test - <b>Weighting </b>on Q2 = 10%
 

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Written examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

The Q3 evaluation will be based on the lecture = MCQ with negative points, and/or ture or false, and/or open-ended questions. The score reached in Q2 regarding eTest will be added in Q3 fo a w<b>eighting </b>of 10%.