Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Acquire, understand and use knowledge in the fields of biology and other fields
• Understand and use mathematical tools and basic statistics to describe and understand biological concepts
• 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.)
• 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
• Understand and summarise articles, websites and other scientific works in French and English
• Communicate in French, orally and in writing, the results of experiments and observations by constructing and using graphs and tables
• 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.)

Learning Outcomes of UE

The lecture of « Plant Systematics » aims to teach students to (i) the main methodologies for plant classification; (ii) the main morphological features defining the major clade of plants; (iii) the evolution of flowering plants; (iv) the determination of the most common plant families (Amygdalaceae, Apiaceae, Asteraceae, Betulaceae, Boraginaceae, Brassicaceae, Campanulaceae, Caryophyllaceae, Chenopodiaceae, Cyperaceae, Dipsacaceae, Ericaceae, Fabaceae, Fagaceae, Geraniaceae, Hypericaceae, Juncaceae, Lamiaceae, Liliaceae, Malaceae, Papaveraceae, Poaceae, Primulaceae, Ranunculaceae, Rosaceae, Rubiaceae, Salicaceae, Scrophulariaceae, Solanaceae, Violaceae). Students will be also teach to particular vocabulary and the evolutionary theories associated to plant systematics.

Content of UE

Systematics ; Taxonomy ; Phylogeny ; Botany ; APG ; Linné ; Darwin ; Mayr ; Plant families ; Pharmacognosy ; Evolution ; Classification ; Biodiversity ; Angiosperm ; Monocotyledon ; Eudicotyledon ; Amygdalaceae; Apiaceae; Asteraceae; Betulaceae; Boraginaceae; Brassicaceae; Campanulaceae; Caryophyllaceae; Chenopodiaceae; Cyperaceae; Dipsacaceae; Ericaceae; Fabaceae; Fagaceae; Geraniaceae; Hypericaceae; Juncaceae; Lamiaceae; Liliaceae; Malaceae; Papaveraceae; Poaceae; Primulaceae; Ranunculaceae; Rosaceae; Rubiaceae; Salicaceae; Scrophulariaceae; Solanaceae; Violaceae.

Prior Experience

Biodiversity ; Kingdoms ; Biochemistry ; Plant cell ; Plant Tissue ; Plant anatomy ; Reproductive cycle; Bryophyta ; Pteridophyta ; Spermatophyta ; Gymnosperms ; Angiosperms ; Stem ; Leaf ; Root ; Flower morphology ; Ovule ; Fruit ; Seed ; Pollination ; Dissemination ; Flore ; Herbarium ; Dicotyledones ; Monocotyledones.

Type of Assessment for UE in Q1

• N/A

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

Not appicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

• Oral Examination
• Written examination
• Practical test

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

The lecture is divide in a pratical part (15h) and theoritical part (15h). Both parts are valuated for 50% of the note. The examen on the theoritical part is written and the pratical is evaluated orally with a pratical evaluation on the plant determination.

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• N/A

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable

Type of Resit Assessment for UE in Q1 (BAB1)

• Oral examination
• Written examination
• Practical test
• N/A

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

The lecture is divide in a pratical part (15h) and theoritical part (15h). Both parts are valuated for 50% of the note. The examen on the theoritical part is written and the pratical is evaluated orally with a pratical evaluation on the plant determination.