EU CHOICE TEE

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This is an introductory look at the integrative biology of organisms.

This unit, titled “From Cells to Organisms,” explores the structure-function relationships at various scales, from the cell (or even the molecule) to the organism in its natural environment.

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This unit, organized into four chapters, is designed to provide areview and introduce basic concepts in mathematics

• Review: 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 Graphs of Functions
• Chapter 3: Common Functions: Exponential Function, Logarithmic Function, Trigonometric Functions
• Chapter 4: Vector Calculus and the Scalar Product

   

   

   

  Hourly volumes:

  CM: 18

  TD: 18

   

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The primary objective of this course is to introduce students to scientific ecology in all its diversity. Particular attention is given to defining scientific ecology, as distinct from the meaning of the term “ecology” (political ecology or environmentalism) as used in the media and by the general public. The role of the environment in the scientific study of ecology is also clarified. Through tutorials and lab sessions, three major themes in ecology are covered: 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 course is designed to provide a general context for understanding Earth sciences and biology while taking into account the fields of the humanities and social sciences. The Earth of today is not disconnected from its past. To understand the impacts of environmental and climate changes on planet Earth, a diachronic approach (long-term, change over time) and a synchronic approach (spatial variations) are necessary.

Consequently, this course presents the history of the Earth through geological time. It discusses the Earth’s structure, composition, and processes. Issues, concerns, and problems related to natural hazards are also included. The course will also provide students with the foundational knowledge necessary to understand the societal challenges surrounding climate and environmental issues. The impact of this course unit is essential for the well-being of tomorrow’s society, as it helps train young citizens and future professionals to analyze, critique, and reflect on past, present, and future environmental and climate issues, and to participate in decision-making within societal debates addressing environmental risks. This course unit was therefore designed by faculty members from various scientific disciplines (Earth and Water Sciences, Ecology, Philosophy, Political Science), demonstrating that approaches ranging from the fundamental to the operational are necessary.

Hourly volumes:

CM: 36 hours

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

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

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

- The concept of mineral resources will be explored in depth by tracing the journey of chemical elements, from their formation in the universe to their storage in the minerals that make up rocks and their applications in everyday technologies. This will serve as an introduction to basic concepts in solid-state chemistry and mineralogy, illustrated through mineralogy tutorials and lab sessions.

- The challenges and operation of geological reservoirs that store natural resources will be discussed, with a focus on conventional energy resources (hydrocarbons) and future resources (underground storage of resources, geothermal energy).

- Finally, the major global challenges related to water resources will be explored in depth. The global water cycle on Earth will be presented, and the key concepts necessary for understanding today’s major challenges will be identified (definitions of an aquifer and a hydrosystem, along with the main types encountered; chemical interactions between water and rocks; and illustrations of processes focused on the chemistry of mineral and thermal waters).

Hourly volumes:

CM: 18

TD: 12

TP: 6

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The first year of college is a transitional period during which students must make decisions about their academic path: Should they pursue a general or applied bachelor’s degree? Should they switch majors? Should they continue on to a master’s program—but which one? It is also a challenging time when students may feel a bit lost as they transition from high school to college. This module, structured around a series of presentations on careers in the geosciences, provides an opportunity to better support students and discuss their choices and potential career paths in small groups.

Hourly volumes:

CM: 4 hours

 TD: 5 hours

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