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
• 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
• 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 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.)
• Develop a critical, practical and analytical mind
• Manage doubt and uncertainty
• Develop and rigorously manage an experimental protocol (from information gathering to the production, interpretation and presentation of results).
• 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 the concepts underlying health education
• Base their reasoning on the data from the scientific literature
• Understand and respect the limits of their field of activity
• Show loyalty and scientific honesty (in teamwork and in respecting the results and the work of others)
• 5. Quality: Assess themself, expand their knowledge and adapt their attitude.
• Manage time
• Prioritise
• Understand the organisation of the health system and its social dimension
• Integrate an economic dimension in their pharmaceutical practice
• 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
• Research, read, interpret, and critique a scientific paper with sufficient knowledge of scientific English
• Compare different sources of information

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

The lecture will be st up in three main parts: 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 lecture (face-to-face) will be associated with practical works (supervised work, exercices and e-learning)

 

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

• Presentation and/or works
• Written examination
• Practical test
• Graded tests
• eTest

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

Lecture = MCQ with negative points, and/or true or false, and/or open-ended questions eTest = final test - Weighting on Q2 = 10% of final examen
 

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Written examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

See corresponding UE