Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Acquire, understand and use knowledge in the fields of biology and other fields
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Communicate on biological topics, orally and in writing in English and in writing in French, using the appropriate scientific language according to the audience
• Develop autonomy, set training objectives and make choices to achieve them
• Organise time and work, individually and in groups
• Prioritise
• Manage stress regardless of events (exams, presentations, etc.)

Learning Outcomes of UE

The aim of this course is to provide a basic understanding of the zoology of the major groups. Systematics, physiology and anatomy are presented in relation to the evolutionary history of organisms. The importance of animal behavior in homeostatic regulation will be emphasized.

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

Knowledge of animal behavior, homeostasis, adaptive ecophysiology, thermoregulation, circulation systems, respiration systems, feeding modes. Basic knowledge of linean sytematic methods, phylogenetic taxonomy. Mandatory practical work will present in detail the zoology of certain groups and will include a field trip out of the university.

Prior Experience

Biologie Générale I et II : US-B1-SCBIOL-001-M et US-B1-SCBIOL-011-M
Ecologie générale : US-B2-SCBIOL-007-M, 5 crédits