Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Scientific skills
• In response to situations and aware of the methodological limitations: - Use common techniques of biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, studies of tissues and organs (i.e. link a macroscopic phenomenon to microscopic processes). - Use an experimental device in a biological model, know and use the concepts and techniques of animal physiology.
• Be familiar with biomedical science research tools, including bioinformatics tools.
• Use the main measuring instruments and identify sources of error.
• Appropriately select measuring instruments, analyse and process the signal obtained
• Be a responsible researcher: - Know how to base their reasoning on data obtained from scientific literature. - Know how to integrate an ethical dimension in their reasoning. - Be loyal (to the facts, to the team, and to intellectual property). - Do not tamper with results. - Do not exploit the work of others. - Demonstrate experimental rigor.
• Professional integration skills
• Network, and use digital communication and collaboration tools
• In the digital age, be responsible for the mastery of their digital identity, and respect the rules on privacy and intellectual property
• Be accountable for their actions and practices in decision-making regarding humans, biodiversity, the environment and society
• Be aware of ethical issues and apply ethical codes specific to life sciences in their behaviour
• Work independently: - Get organised, manage time and priorities, assess themself. - Master assessment methods. - Continue learning individually, prepare to educate themselves throughout life. - Demonstrate abstract thinking. - Be introduced to project management. - Show initiative.
• Master written and oral scientific expression. Be independent in writing and show that they can communicate their thoughts, reason and organise their knowledge

Learning Outcomes of UE

Subsequent to the achievement of the fundamental skills of cell biology, the students will be able to broaden their knowledge related this fascinating universe by learning several notions of: (1) molecular mechanisms of cell communication and the signaling pathways; (2) the cytoskeleton and the cell behavior; (3) regulation of cell cycle and the programmed cell death; (4) the social context of cells and the control of cell survival and death; (5) engineering of stem cells; (6) methods of cell culture and observation of the cell structure and functions.

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

The following themes will be approached:
Cell communication;
Cytoskeleton;
Cell cycle and the programmed cell death ;
Cell junctions, cell adhesion and extracellular matrix;
Stem-cell engineering;
Methods of cell manipulation and observation.

Prior Experience

Cellular biology