EU CHOICE TEE

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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.

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This course, structured in four chapters, aims to providereminders and basic concepts in mathematics.

• Reminders: fractions, expanding, factoring, notable identities

• Chapter 1 : Equations: first-degree equations , systems of equations, second-degree equations

• Chapter 2 :Derivatives: definition , examples, operations, variations, and representative curves of functions
• Chapter 3: Common Functions: Exponential Function, Logarithmic Function, Trigonometric Functions
• Chapter 4: Vector Calculus and Scalar Product

   

   

   

  Hourly volumes:

  CM: 18

  TD: 18

   

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The primary objective of this teaching unit is to enable students to discover scientific ecology in all its diversity. Particular attention is paid to the definition of scientific ecology, as opposed to the meaning of the term "ecology" (political ecology or environmentalism) in the media and for the general public. The place of the environment in the scientific study of ecology is also clarified. Through tutorials and practical work, three major themes in ecology are addressed: paleoecology, functional ecology, and evolutionary ecology. It is important to note that these themes are supported by a particularly active scientific community in Montpellier.

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This teaching unit is designed to provide a general context for understanding Earth sciences and biology, while also taking into account the fields of humanities and social sciences. Today's Earth is not detached from its past. To understand the impacts of environmental and climatic transformations on planet Earth, a diachronic (long-term, change over time) and synchronic (spatial variations) approach is necessary.

Consequently, this EU presents the history of the Earth through geological time. It discusses the structure, composition, and processes of the Earth. Issues, concerns, and problems related to natural hazards are also included. It will also include lessons that provide students with the necessary foundations to understand the societal challenges surrounding climate and environmental issues. The benefits of this course unit are essential for the well-being of tomorrow's society, enabling the training of young citizens or future workers who are capable of analyzing, critiquing, and thinking about past, present, and future environmental and climate issues, and participating in decision-making in societal debates dealing with environmental risks. This course unit was therefore designed by teacher-researchers from different scientific fields (Earth and Water Sciences, Ecology, Philosophy, Political Science), demonstrating that approaches ranging from fundamental to operational are necessary.

Hourly volumes:

CM: 36 hours

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This course unit aims to raise awareness among first-year students about issues relating to the use, exploitation, and management of the Earth's natural resources.

By way of introduction, an overview identifying the different types of resources (energy, minerals, water) and the major issues associated with them (economic and environmental) will be presented.

Different types of resources will then be presented in three stages:

- The concept of mineral resources will be explored in depth by presenting the journey of chemical elements, from their creation in the universe to their storage in the minerals that make up rocks and their uses in everyday technologies. This aspect will introduce basic concepts in solid-state chemistry and mineralogy, illustrated by mineralogy tutorials and practicals.

- The issues and functioning of geological reservoirs that trap natural resources will be addressed, focusing on conventional energy resources (hydrocarbons) and future resources (underground storage of resources, geothermal energy).

- Finally, the major challenges relating to water resources around the world will be explored in depth. The global water cycle on Earth will be presented and the key concepts needed to understand the major current issues will be identified (definitions of an aquifer and a hydrosystem and the main types encountered, chemical interactions between water and rocks, and an illustration of the processes involved in the chemistry of mineral and thermal waters).

Hourly volumes:

CM: 18

TD: 12

TP: 6

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The first year of university is a transitional stage during which students must make choices about their future direction: should they pursue a fundamental or applied bachelor's degree? Should they change disciplines? Should they continue on to a master's degree, but which one? It is also a delicate period during which students may feel a little lost as they transition from high school to university. This module, built around a few presentations on careers in geosciences, is an opportunity to improve student support and discuss their choices and possible career paths in small groups.

Hourly volumes:

CM: 4 hours

 Tutorial: 5 hours

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