Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Acquire, understand and use knowledge in the fields of biology and other fields
• Understand the fundamentals of chemistry (including organic chemistry) and general physics both applied to biology
• Demonstrate an understanding of the general principles of life to understand questions and solve situations related to biology
• 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
• 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
• Communicate in French, orally and in writing, the results of experiments and observations by constructing and using graphs and tables
• 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

At the end of this course students will be able to understand and visualize - theroritically and praticaly- relationshipsof the structure-activity relationships of the four 
families of biological macromolecules in their natural environment, the aqueous phase.

Content of UE

Structural biochemistry 

The fundamental components of living matter. Basic evolution. 
Water : structure and function. 
Noncovalent interactions : H-bond, hydrophobic interactions, ionic bonds, Van der Waals attractions. 
Structure-activity relationships of biological macromolecules : 
polypeptides 
polynucleotides 
polysaccharides 
lipids.

Prior Experience

Notions of biology (bloc1), chemistry (Bloc1) mathematics (bloc1)

Type of Assessment for UE in Q1

• Presentation and/or works
• Oral examination

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

The student assessment takes into account both the knowledge and reasoning  The reports of practical work are also included in the final assessment to the course up to 20%. Work practices are required for this course

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Oral examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

The student assessment takes into account both the knowledge and reasoning 

Type of Resit Assessment for UE in Q1 (BAB1)

• N/A

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

Not applicable