Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Understand, describe, analyse and prioritise biological phenomena
• Understand basic scientific knowledge and be able to use it
• Problem-solve
• Understand the expression of biological realities in absolute or relative terms, the orders of magnitude, proportions and probability
• Perceive spatial distribution, and understand two- and three-dimensional representations and interconvert them
• Understand the chronology of a phenomenon and master the time scales and their representations
• Manipulate concepts of concentration and prepare solutions
• Control the molecular, morphological and functional approaches of normal and pathological conditions
• Understand the learning of physiological and pharmacological reasoning
• Understand experimental protocols in the biomedical domain
• Integrate concepts from different approaches/disciplines in a complex biomedical problem
• Explain how molecular, morphological and functional modifications constitute pathological states and vice versa
• 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.)
• 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
• 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 basic IT and bibliographic resources.
• Manage their studies
• Locate scientific information efficiently
• Compare different sources of information
• Read, interpret, and critique a scientific article
• Self-assess and give feedback
• Be open to research and demonstrate scientific curiosity
• Show a good knowledge of scientific English
• Understand and summarise a scientific article in English

Learning Outcomes of UE

At the end of this course the students will have acquired a reading key to follow the domain of transcription regulation. They will be able to understand high level articles published in international scientific journals

Content of UE

  Based on the simple "recruitment" concept developed by M. Ptashne, the course addresses: - the lactose operon and phage lambda in E. coli - the Galactose operon in yeast -chromatin structure and genetic imprinting -transcription induction by various signals (hormones, growth factors) in mammalian cells

Prior Experience

Molecular Biology course of 2nd Bachelier

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

• Presentation and/or works

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

The final assessment = presentation about a recent scientific article.

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Presentation and/or works

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

The final assessment = presentation about a recent scientific article.