ECTS
2 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Description
This course covers the basic physical concepts necessary for a quantitative understanding of biology. The approach is the same as in the whole biology degree APP in problem-based learning.
The program of this EU will be broken down into:
- 2 sessions of 3 hours of tutorials: 2 formative issues
- 2 TP of 3h
- 1 CM of 1.5 h
Objectives
To know and be able to manipulate in relation to simple problems of biological interest the elementary concepts of optics, fluid mechanics, diffusion processes, and some notions of thermodynamics.
Necessary pre-requisites
Derived
Knowledge control
100% Full Continuous Testing:
- 40% Specific knowledge and know-how
- 40% Cross-cutting skills
- 20% Know-how
Additional information
Recommended prerequisites*:
Mathematics and physics at the baccalaureate level
Hourly volumes* :
CM:
TD : 7.5h
TP:
Field :6h