Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• 1. Pharmaceutical expertise: Use a foundation of concepts and knowledge in health sciences and pharmaceutical sciences.
• Understand and integrate the fundamental sciences (chemistry, physics, biology, botany) involved in the specific fields of pharmaceutical sciences
• Understand and use different graphical representations of numerical values and their relationships
• Understand the chronology of a phenomenon and master the time scales and their representations
• Understand how the human body works by using knowledge of anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, immunology, microbiology and pathology under the dual approach of normal and pathological conditions in order to understand the action of medications on the body.
• Understand the basic concepts of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics
• Understand compounds for pharmaceutical application regarding their chemical structures, their structure-activity relationships, their physicochemical properties, their origins (synthetic, semi-synthetic, natural), their analytical control methods and their areas of use from a therapeutic point of view.
• 2. Scientific method: Solve pharmaceutical problems using their knowledge and critical mind.
• Understand and apply the basic principles of reasoning (obtaining data, analysis, synthesis, comparison, the rule of three, syllogism, analogy, Boolean logic, etc.)
• Understand and use statistical methods
• Develop a critical, practical and analytical mind
• Manage doubt and uncertainty
• 3. Communication: Communicate in an appropriate, efficient, rigorous and respectful way in a professional perspective.
• Understand the basic rules of French and of English (grammar, punctuation, connectors, etc.).
• Use a rich vocabulary linking concepts and words accurately
• 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
• Implement ICT in an appropriate manner
• Share knowledge and information
• 4. Sense of responsibility: Act ethically and professionally.
• Understand a global approach to health incorporating prevention and screening
• Identify community health problems in the various teachings
• Base their reasoning on the data from the scientific literature
• 5. Quality: Assess themself, expand their knowledge and adapt their attitude.
• Prioritise
• Be aware of the concepts of good business practices and quality management.
• Have developed an interest in the medical-pharmaceutical field
• Locate scientific information efficiently

Learning Outcomes of UE

This training will provide the necessary understanding of microbes (bacteria and viruses), modes of transmission and infection cycle, and diagnostic procedures. During this apprenticeship, the student will develop an in-depth knowledge of both bacterial and viral pathogens involved in human infections. He'll learn measures to prevent and control those infections and he will be able to have an appreciation for news and major issues related to Microbiology (outbreaks, emerging bugs, ...).    

Content of UE

This UE is composed of 2 AA, each divided into several chapters: First part: I/ Introduction II/ Basics of Bacteriology III/ Basics of Virology IV/ Host-pathogen relationship V/ Microbiological diagnosis; Second part: 1/ clinically important bacteria 2/ clinically important viruses 3/ prevention and control measures 4/  illustrations. Practical works illustrate the theory.

Prior Experience

Basics in Immunology and Biology.

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

• Presentation and/or works
• Written examination
• Quoted exercices

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

Multiple choice questionnaire, one-answer allowed, no minus points (theoritical part) Interactive classes with exercices and oral presentations  (practical works by groups, attendance is mandatory, these sessions represent 20% of the final mark).

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Written examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Multiple choice questionnaire, one-answer allowed, no minus points (theoritical part). Practical works still represents 20% of the final work (mark transferred from Q2 to Q3, ! not from an academic year to another !).