ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Description
This is a first approach to the integrative biology of organisms.
In this course, named "from cells to organisms", the structure-function relationships at different scales are studied, from the cell (or even the molecule) to the organism in its living environment.
Objectives
It is about integrative biology: we try to study, from 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 structures and analyze them to relate them to functions;
- make observational drawings and block diagrams; with appropriate scales;
- perform experiments and setups;
- use the magnifying glass and the optical microscope ;
- make a written and/or oral report;
Know-How (SE):
- working in a team ;
- be organized within the group;
- 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 the material and the rules of hygiene and safety;
- be punctual and diligent;
- know how to respect the deadlines for filing documents;
- work independently.
Teaching hours
- From cells to organisms - TDTutorial7,5h
- From cells to organisms - Practical workPractical work19,5h
- From cells to organisms - CMLecture6h
Necessary pre-requisites
none (but easier if you have a SVT speciality in high school)
Knowledge control
- 30% written and oral TP reports (group grade)
- 50% : end of semester assessment Courses, practical work, practical work (individual mark)
- 20%: Online Quiz on Moodle (individual grade)