Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Scientific skills
• Implement and independently carry out an experimental approach, validate a model by comparing its predications with experimental results, assess the limitations of the model's validity, and identify sources or error.
• 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.
• Use acquisition and data analysis software specific to biomedical sciences
• Be familiar with biomedical science research tools, including bioinformatics tools.
• Appropriately select measuring instruments, analyse and process the signal obtained
• Use basic mathematical tools
• 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
• Invest their knowledge and skills in professional scenarios
• 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
• Work in teams in different contexts including with people from different disciplines, integrate, fit in, collaborate, communicate and report
• Be in a hierarchical and professional environment, identify their skills and follow procedures, legislation, standards, among other security and safety measures
• 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
• Be introduced to the process of production, distribution and exploitation of knowledge
• 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.
• Demonstrate their ability to research, analyse and synthesise: - Research, analyse, use different sources of information and materials related to biomedical sciences, format them to draw up a summarised document, produced and broadcast them on digital media. - Carry out a study, identify and raise an issue in a predefined context, build and develop an argument, interpret the data and results, develop an overview, and propose extensions. - Question themselves, think critically, debate, and defend their ideas.
• Master written and oral scientific expression. Be independent in writing and show that they can communicate their thoughts, reason and organise their knowledge
• Make a presentation illustrating arguments adapted to the object, the circumstances and the public: speak in public
• Master scientific English: - Present scientific results, orally and in writing. - Answer scientific questions in English

Learning Outcomes of UE

General objective: Acquire the scientific foundations of vaccination and apply them to critically analyse real world vaccination strategies.
Targeted competencies:
- Design and conduct a rigourous scientific approach
- Use techniques and tools specific to biomedical sciences.
- Search for, analyse, and synthesise scientific data.
- Communicate effectively in writing and orally, including in scientific English.
- Work collaboratively as part of a team. 

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

Q1: Principles of vaccination, innate/adaptive immunity, immune memory, types of vaccines, role of adjuvants, innovations.
Q2: Comparative case study of two vaccines and critical analysis of a scientific article

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q1 UE assessment

• Written examination - Face-to-face

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

Document with questions to answer to evaluate the aquired knowledge in the field

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q1 UE assessment

La note finale de l’UE est la moyenne pondérée des notes obtenues pour chaque AA 
AA Q1: 60%
AA Q2: 40%

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

same as above

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q1 UE resit assessment

100% – Single grade awarded based on the oral presentation

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q2 UE assessment

• Production (written work, report, essay, collection, product, etc.) - To be submitted in class

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

- A comparative report on COVID 19 and HPV vaccination strategies (pair work).
A critical analysis of a scientific article (individual work).
Both assignments are graded separately and contribute to the final grade for the AA

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q2 UE assessment

Comparative report (pair work) 50% + critical analysis (individual) 50%. The average will serve as the final grade for AA Q2

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q3 UE assessment

• Oral examination - Face-to-face
• Oral presentation - Face-to-face

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

100% – Single grade awarded based on the oral presentation.

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q3 UE assessment

Assessment of course knowledge: answers to the questions