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
• 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
• Control the molecular, morphological and functional approaches of normal and pathological conditions
• 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
• Summarise, explain, and argue
• Work in a team
• Share knowledge and information
• Submit reviews, reports and give oral presentations
• Manage resources
• Manage time
• Use basic IT and bibliographic resources.
• Manage their studies
• Locate scientific information efficiently
• Self-assess and give feedback
• Be open to research and demonstrate scientific curiosity

Learning Outcomes of UE

The aim of this course is to provide students with general notions of molecular biology of the cell, allowing them to deal with more complex notions of structure and function of proteins, with a particular emphasis on the internal organization of the cell, the plasma membrane transport, molecular mechanisms of intracellular protein sorting and of vesicular tranfficking, as well as of the protein degradation by the proteasome.

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

The following themes will be approached:
Universal characteristics of the cells;
Catalysis and the use of energy by cells;
Membrane structure and transport across cell membranes;
Internal organization of the eukaryotic cell; 
Intracellular compartments and protein sorting; 
Intracellular vesicular traffic;
Protein synthesis, assembling and destruction.  

Prior Experience

General biochemistry
Molecular biology