Study programme 2025-2026Français
Epistemology of biomedical sciences
Programme component of Bachelor's in Biomedical Sciences (MONS) (day schedule)Faculty of Medicine, Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences

CodeTypeHead of UE Department’s
contact details
Teacher(s)
UM-B1-BIOMED-019-MCompulsory UESOLHDJU KatrinH940 - Sociologie et Anthropologie
  • SOLHDJU Katrin

Language
of instruction
Language
of assessment
HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) CreditsWeighting Term
  • Français
Français12000022.002nd term

AA CodeTeaching Activity (AA) HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term Weighting
M-DOYM-030Epistemology of Biomedical Sciences120000Q2100.00%

Programme component

Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

  • Develop reasoning skills
    • 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

Learning Outcomes of UE

Reflexive capacity with respect to epistemological and ethical issues  

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

Through a series of short texts, the course introduces students to certain epistemological positions that are particularly relevant to the (bio)medical field. Classical authors such as Georges Canguilhem and Ludwik Fleck will be used as resources. The course then examines the links between a 'good' epistemological posture and deontological and ethical issues in both research and clinical practice. This part of the course is based on a selection of case studies, which will be discussed at length.  

Prior Experience

Not applicable  

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

AAType of Teaching Activity/Activities
M-DOYM-030
  • Cours magistraux
  • Conférences

Mode of delivery

AAMode of delivery
M-DOYM-030
  • Face-to-face

Required Learning Resources/Tools

AARequired Learning Resources/Tools
M-DOYM-030Not applicable

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

AARecommended Learning Resources/Tools
M-DOYM-030Not applicable

Other Recommended Reading

AAOther Recommended Reading
M-DOYM-030Not applicable

Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next

AAGrade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
M-DOYM-030Unauthorized

Term 2 Assessment - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q2 assessment
M-DOYM-030
  • Written examination - Remote

Term 2 Assessment - comments

AATerm 2 Assessment - comments
M-DOYM-030Written exam online/open book

Term 3 Assessment - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q3 assessment
M-DOYM-030
  • Written examination - Remote

Term 3 Assessment - comments

AATerm 3 Assessment - comments
M-DOYM-030As for Q2
(*) HT : Hours of theory - HTPE : Hours of in-class exercices - HTPS : hours of practical work - HD : HMiscellaneous time - HR : Hours of remedial classes. - Per. (Period), Y=Year, Q1=1st term et Q2=2nd term
Date de dernière mise à jour de la fiche ECTS par l'enseignant : 22/05/2025
Date de dernière génération automatique de la page : 14/03/2026
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