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
• 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.)
• 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
• Develop autonomy, set training objectives and make choices to achieve them
• Organise time and work, individually and in groups

Learning Outcomes of UE

By the end of this course, the student will have acquired the main cellular and molecular mechanisms regulating the formation, physiology and potential brain pathologies. In addition, he will know the basic mechanisms explaining the transmission of nervous signals.
The directed research will allow the student to become familiar with the scientific literature on the subject, as well as the associated techniques. He will be able to write an appropriate synthesis.
The simulations of electrophysiological experiments during the practical work will allow the student to understand the properties of nervous and neuronal action potentials.

Content of UE

This course provides the basis of cellular biology  necessary for the understanding of brain development and physiology (neuronal communication), as well as the mechanisms underlying certain pathologies.

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

• Presentation and/or works
• Written examination

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

A written exam concerning the theoretical part account for 60% of the grade. A personal synthesis work following the tutorials and a report on the practical work per group of 2-3 students account for 30% and 10% respectively.

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Oral examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

An oral exam covering both the theoretical part, the work on the litterature and the understanding of the practical part.