From cells to organisms

This is an initial approach to the integrative biology of organisms.

This EU, called "From Cells to Organisms," addresses structure-function relationships at different scales, from the cell (or even molecule) to the organism in its living environment.

This is integrative biology: we seek to study, using specific examples, the biology of organisms interacting with their environment, by understanding the relationships between structures and functions at different levels of organization: organism/system/organ/tissue/cell.

Know-how (KH):

• observe, describe structures, and analyze them to relate them to functions;
• create observational drawings and functional diagrams; with appropriate scales;
• conduct experiments and set up experiments;
• use the magnifying glass and optical microscope;
• give a written and/or oral report;

Interpersonal skills (IS):

• work as a team;
• demonstrate organizational skills within the group;
• meet the objectives set and comply with the work plan decided by the group;
• know how to argue within a team;
• speak in front of a group;
• respect the work of others;
• know how to listen and offer constructive criticism;
• respect equipment and health and safety rules;
• be punctual and diligent;
• know how to meet deadlines for submitting documents;
• work independently.

none (easier if you took biology in high school)

• 30% written and oral lab reports (group grade)
• 50%: end-of-semester assessment Lectures, practicals, tutorials (individual grade)
• 20%: Online QUIZ on Moodle (individual grade)