From cells to organisms

This is a first approach to the integrative biology of organisms.

This course, entitled "From Cells to Organisms", covers structure-function relationships at different scales, from the cell (or molecule) to the organism in its environment.

This is Integrative Biology: the aim is to study, using specific examples, the biology of organisms in interaction with their environment, by understanding the relationships between structures and functions at different levels of organization: organism / apparatus / organ / tissue / cell.

Know-how (SF) :

• observe, describe and analyze structures and relate them to functions;
• produce observational drawings and functional diagrams, using appropriate scales;
• carry out experiments and set-ups ;
• use the magnifying glass and optical microscope ;
• produce a written and/or oral report;

Know-how (SE) :

• working in a team ;
• be organized within the team;
• meet the objectives set and respect the work plan decided by the group;
• know how to argue within a team ;
• speaking in front of a group ;
• respect the work of others ;
• know how to listen and criticize constructively ;
• respect equipment, hygiene and safety rules;
• be punctual and assiduous;
• know how to meet document submission deadlines;
• work independently.

none (but simpler if SVT speciality in high school)

• 30% written and oral TP reports (group grade)
• 50%: end-of-semester assessment Course, practical work, practical work (individual mark)
• 20%: online QUIZ on Moodle (individual mark)