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 goal of this course is to provide a basic understanding of general ecology: living conditions on earth, climate constraints, energy balances, biome structure, biogeochemical cycles and their disruptions, basic soil science, autoecology, population ecology, community and ecosystem ecology.

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

Starting with the abiotic conditions that structure our planet and condition life on Earth, students will be progressively led to understand how organisms interact with their environment, how they structure themselves into dynamic populations in space and time, and how they form communities evolving in complex ecosystems.
Practicals are mandatory. A field trip out of the university will be arranged.
 

Prior Experience

Chimie organique : US-B1-SCBIOL-003-M, 6 crédits
Eléments de botanique : US-B1-SCBIOL-004-M, 6 crédits