Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Describe, organise, analyse and prioritise the phenomena observed in the medical field
• Understand the expression of biological realities in absolute or relative terms, the orders of magnitude, proportions and probability
• Understand and apply mathematical translations of large models and biological phenomena through abstract reasoning
• Understand and use different graphical representations of numerical values and their relationships
• Understand the chronology of a phenomenon and master the time scales and their representations
• Control the molecular, morphological and functional approaches of normal and pathological conditions
• Describe these states and technical examinations to quantify them in different approaches, as well as describe the operational characteristics of these examinations
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills developed within a medical context
• Summarise, explain, and argue
• Develop reasoning skills
• Understand and apply the basic principles of reasoning (obtaining data, analysis, synthesis, comparison, the rule of three, syllogism, analogy, Boolean logic, etc.)
• Use a hypothesis in inductive, deductive or abductive reasoning
• Develop critical thinking, test and monitor conclusions understanding the domain of validity, and explore alternative hypotheses
• Integrate reasoning in clinical approaches
• Manage doubt and uncertainty
• Manage resources
• Manage time
• Prioritise
• Manage their studies
• Have developed an interest for medicine
• Read, interpret, and critique a scientific article
• Compare different sources of information
• Be a responsible practitioner
• Base reasoning on the data taken from scientific literature (evidence-based-medicine)

Learning Outcomes of UE

At the end of the course, students will know the basic principles that link the dose and the effect of a drug. In particular, they will master the principles of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and the therapeutic use of drugs. In addition, they will be able to understand and put into practice basic pharmacokinetic equations and quantitative analysis of drug-receptor interactions.

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

Pharmacokinetics: Absorption; Distribution; Metabolism; Excretion; non-, one- or multi-compartmental kinetics
Pharmacodynamics: drug classification; stereospecificity; dose - response relationship; agonism - antagonism; selectivity; receptor; receptor sparing and reserve
Other: response variability; drug interaction; placebo; tolerance, dependence; drug development

Prior Experience

Biochemistry of the cell, membrane structure and transmembrane passage, physiology (including liver and kidney), handling of mathematical equations,

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q1 UE assessment

• Written examination - Face-to-face
• Practical exam - Face-to-face

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

Attendance at practical work sessions determines participation in the theory test. The student must count at least 50% of attendance at practical sessions and seminars. ANY absence must be justified.

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q1 UE assessment

Weighting: Theory: 3/4 of the final grade + Practical work 1/4 of the final grade

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q1 UE resit assessment (BAB1)

• N/A - Néant

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

Not applicable

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q1 UE resit assessment

Not applicable

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q3 UE assessment

• Written examination - Face-to-face
• Practical exam - Face-to-face

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Attendance at practical work sessions determines participation in the theory test. The student must count at least 50% of attendance at practical sessions and seminars. ANY absence must be justified.

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q3 UE assessment

Weighting: Theory: 3/4 of the final grade + Practical work 1/4 of the final grade