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
• 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.)
• Understand the statistical and/or probabilistic methods
• 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

Learning Outcomes of UE

The aim of this lecture is to give a deep knowledge of the main neontological mechanisms of evolution.
 

Content of UE

It includes the next chapters: the hypotheses of evolution science, Verhulst equation, mutation and selection, selection K and r, evolution of major taxa, population genetics, classical examples, genetical drift, speciation mechanisms.
Practicals are mandatory.
 

Prior Experience

Biologie générale : US-B1-SCBIOL-001-M, 15 crédits
Eléments de botanique : US-B1-SCBIOL-004-M, 6 crédits

Type of Assessment for UE in Q1

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

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

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Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Presentation and/or works
• Oral examination
• Written examination
• Practical Test
• Graded tests

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

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Type of Resit Assessment for UE in Q1 (BAB1)

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

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

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