Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• In the field of chemistry, possess highly specialised and integrated knowledge and a wide range of skills adding to those covered in the Bachelor's programme in chemistry.
• Help lead and complete a major development project, individually or in teams, related to chemistry.
• Mobilise, articulate and promote the knowledge and skills acquired.
• Assess the degree of complexity of the project and take into account the objectives, allocated resources and constraints that characterise it.
• Manage research, development and innovation within chemistry and/or its applications.
• Understand unprecedented problems in chemistry.
• Mobilise their knowledge effectively, identify their limits, conduct methodical research and critically analyse scientifically valid information.
• Communicate clearly in the scientific domain.
• Communicate, both orally and in writing, their findings, original proposals, knowledge and underlying principles, in a clear, structured and justified manner.
• Develop and integrate a high degree of autonomy.
• Pursue their education and gain additional knowledge and new skills.
• Adapt and evolve in a new context.
• Apply high quality scientific methodology.
• Critically reflect on the impact of chemistry in general and projects to which they particularly contribute.

Learning Outcomes of UE

To include/understand the existing link between the physicochemical properties of a matrix and the cellular functions. Study of the mechanical behavior of alive cells and tissues. Description of the mechanical models used to describe the mechanical behavior of living cells. Introduction to the main techniques and methods for probling cell mechanics (magnetic tweezers, atomic force microscopy, traction force microscopy, etc.). Understading the polymerization mechanisms in living cells and the specific role of molecular motors.

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

Physical chemistry of the cytoskeleton 
Micrometric force measurement 
Development of functionalized polymeric materials for the living interface 
Surface topography at nano- and microscopic scales 
Notions of rheology and viscoelasticity

Prior Experience

Not applicable

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

• Oral examination - Face-to-face

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

The exam consists of presenting a research article selected with the teacher. The presentation of the article takes around 10 minutes, based on a 5-10 slide powerpoint, and gives rise to a 20-minute discussion with the teacher, who will use the concepts seen in class.

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q1 UE assessment

The grade /20 is derived from the oral exam, based on the quality of the oral presentation and the answers to questions on course concepts.

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

• Production (written work, report, essay, collection, product, etc.) - To be submitted in class
• Oral examination - Face-to-face
• Oral presentation - Face-to-face

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

Several types of examination can be set up for the make-up session, including a traditional oral examination, a distance oral examination or a written report. In all cases, the exam will be based on a scientific publication selected by the teacher and the student.

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

The grade /20 is derived from the oral exam, based on the quality of the oral presentation and the answers to questions on course concepts.

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

Oral exam based on the presentation of a scientific article in the topics of the course.

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

• Production (written work, report, essay, collection, product, etc.) - To be submitted in class
• Oral examination - Face-to-face
• Oral presentation - Remote

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

The exam consists of presenting a research article selected with the teacher. The presentation of the article takes around 10 minutes, based on a 5-10 slide powerpoint, and gives rise to a 20-minute discussion with the teacher, who will use the concepts seen in class.

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q3 UE assessment

The grade /20 is derived from the oral exam, based on the quality of the oral presentation and the answers to questions on course concepts.