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
• Integrate knowledge from other fields of knowledge with biology (earth science, physics, chemistry, mathematics), in a critical way, to foster an interdisciplinary approach
• Solve issues relevant to biology
• Make accurate observations in the context of activities in the field and 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.)
• 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

Learning Outcomes of UE

Know the basic principles of Earth Sciences (geology, mineralogy, tectonics), with emphasis on paleontology and sedimentary rocks. Apply Earth Sciences concepts on the field. Analyze the landscape and the rocks and interpret them in terms of geological structure, paleo-environment and age.

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

Geology (general context), geologic times
Mineralogy, petrography,  geological processes, the rock cycle and plate tectonics, paleontology. Two days of fieldwork.

Prior Experience

biology, chemistry and geography

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

• Production (written work, report, essay, collection, product, etc.) - To be submitted in class
• Oral presentation - Face-to-face
• Practical exam - Face-to-face

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

Oral/writing examination (3 questions: geology/sedimentary rocks/paleontology), practical test (a few fossil/mineral/rock specimens to identify) and fieldwork report

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q2 UE assessment

Weighting Paleontology, geology and mineralogy : 50%  for the theory and 35% for the practical test.
Weighting fieldwork report : 15%

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

• Production (written work, report, essay, collection, product, etc.) - To be submitted in class
• Oral presentation - Face-to-face
• Practical exam - Face-to-face

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Oral/writing examination (3 questions: geology/sedimentary rocks/paleontology), practical test (a few fossil/mineral/rock specimens to identify) and fieldwork report

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q3 UE assessment

Weighting Paleontology, geology and mineralogy : 50%  for the theory and 35% for the practical test.
Weighting fieldwork report : 15%