Objectives of general skills

• Understand, describe, analyse and prioritise biological phenomena
• Understand basic scientific knowledge and be able to exploit it
• Problem-solve
• Understand the expression of biological realities in absolute or relative terms, the orders of magnitude, proportions and probability
• 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
• Manipulate concepts of concentration and prepare solutions
• 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)
• Understand the statistical and/or epidemiological methods
• Work with efficiency / accuracy / precision
• Develop critical thinking, test and monitor conclusions understanding the area of validity, and explore alternative hypotheses
• Demonstrate developed interpersonal skills
• Use a rich vocabulary linking concepts and words accurately
• Adapt lexical and syntactic choices in communication register (everyday language, medical language or scientific terminology)
• Summarise, explain, and argue
• Work in a team
• Share knowledge and information
• Submit reviews, reports and give oral presentations
• Manage resources
• Manage time
• Prioritise
• Use IT resources and basic bibliographies
• Manage their studies
• Locate scientific information efficiently
• Read, interpret, and critique a scientific article
• Self-assess and give feedback
• Be open to research and demonstrate scientific curiosity

UE's Learning outcomes

The course of Human Biology will tend to supply basics in the field of Diversity of Life, Biochemistry, Evolution, Cytology and Genetic. The students will build the frame of knowledge in biology  to understanding more specialized courses which they will encompass in the future (like histology, physiology …).

In a more general view, the main objectives of this course are to develop observation and analytical skills, to learn a scientific working method and to be able to synthetize some information for applying their logic in a wide range of contexts.

UE Content

1) Theoretical course (50h)
Volume I: The characteristics of living, Cytology, Biochemistry of the cell, Bacteria and Viruses, Protists, Fungi, Plants and Animals
Volume II: Man, tissues, organs and their functions, Nutrition
Volume III: Heredity and Genetics, Diseases and Immune System

2) Workshops (cases - observaitons - discusion) (10h)

3) Practicals (30h)

Prior experience

The candidate must be able to express themselves clearly and correctly in French, both orally and in writing. It must demonstrate the ability to understand, reason, and demonstrate a spirit of synthesis
The candidate must also master the prerequisites of biology, namely:
1. The different structural levels of living
2. Constituents of living
3. Structure of eubacteria and plant and animal cells
4. The organization of the vertebrate body
5. Diversity and uniqueness of the living world
6. Relationships between living things
7. Ecosystems

Term 1 for Integrated Assessment - type

• Oral examination
• Written examination
• eTest

Term 1 for Integrated Assessment - comments

Oral examination on the theoretical course and workshops (70% of the final grade)
Written and e-Test on practical work (30% of the final grade)

Term 2 for Integrated Assessment - type

• Oral Examination
• Written examination
• eTest

Term 2 for Integrated Assessment - comments

Oral examination on the theoretical course and workshops (70% of the final grade)
Written and e-Test on practical work (30% of the final grade)

Term 3 for Integrated Assessment - type

• Oral examination
• Written examination
• eTest

Term 3 for Integrated Assessment - comments

Oral examination on the theoretical course and workshops (70% of the final grade)
Written and e-Test on practical work (30% of the final grade)Not applicable

Resit Assessment for IT - Term 1 (B1BA1) - type

• Oral examination
• Written examination

Resit Assessment for IT - Term 1 (B1BA1) - Comments

Oral examination on the theoretical courses and workshops (70% of the final grade)
Written and e-Test on practical work (30% of the final grade)