Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Acquire, understand and use knowledge in the fields of biology and other fields
• Understand the fundamentals of chemistry (including organic chemistry) and general physics both applied to biology
• Understand and use mathematical tools and basic statistics to describe and understand biological concepts
• Demonstrate an understanding of the general principles of life to understand questions and solve situations related to biology
• Integrate knowledge from other fields of knowledge with biology (earth science, physics, chemistry, mathematics), in a critical way, to foster an interdisciplinary approach
• Synthesise and summarise, in a critical way, information from scientific literature in different forms (textual, numerical, verbal and graphic)
• Solve issues relevant to biology
• Have developed practical skills in the various fields of biology through practical sessions in the laboratory and in the field, during which they have worked individually or in groups
• Make accurate observations in the context of activities in the field and in the laboratory
• Grasp and use the usual methods the conservation of live materials
• Analyse and interpret, in an appropriate way, biological data collected in natura, through dissection or based on an experimental protocol in the laboratory
• Apply a scientific approach and critical thinking
• Understand and apply the basic principles of reasoning (obtaining data, analysis, synthesis, comparison, rule of three, syllogism, analogy, etc.)
• Understand the statistical and/or probabilistic methods
• 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
• Communicate effectively and appropriately in French and English
• Communicate in French, orally and in writing, the results of experiments and observations by constructing and using graphs and tables
• Develop autonomy, set training objectives and make choices to achieve them
• Organise time and work, individually and in groups
• Manage stress regardless of events (exams, presentations, etc.)

Learning Outcomes of UE

At the end of this course, the student will have acquired a global vision of the mechanisms of evolution and will have developed multidisciplinary knowledge in genetics and population biology.

 

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

The theoretical and practical courses provide the foundations of evolutionary biology. It introduces students to the following concepts: the history of evolutionary science; heredity and genetic mixing; the concept of population; the Logistic Model; the genetic origin of intraspecific variation; atavism and vestigial structures; natural selection and adaptation; artificial selection; domestication syndrome; sexual selection; population genetics; genetic drift; emergence of sexuality; species concept; mechanisms of speciation; mechanisms of co-evolution; evolution of sociality; epigenetics; evolution during the Anthropocene; phenotypic plasticity

 

Prior Experience

A thorough knowledge of the notions seen in the 1st year General Biology course is strongly recommended.

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

• Written examination - Face-to-face
• Practical exam - Face-to-face

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

Students will be tested and evaluated on both the theoretical and practical parts of the course.

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q1 UE assessment

The examination on the subject taught accounts for 66% of the grade of the UE. The exam on the subject seen during the practical work accounts for 33%. May be modified.

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q1 UE resit assessment (BAB1)

• N/A - Néant

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

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

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

• Oral examination - Remote

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

The examination on the subject taught accounts for 66% of the grade of the UE. The exam on the subject seen during the practical work accounts for 33%. May be modified.
 

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q3 UE assessment

The oral examination on the subject taught accounts for 66% of the grade of the UE. The written exam on the subject seen during the practical work accounts for 33%. May be modified.