Parasitic Eukaryotes

This unit presents the biology of parasitic eukaryotic organisms, taking their diversity into account. We will therefore cover both unicellular organisms and vertebrates.

In addition to the physiological, anatomical, and morphological aspects, significant attention will be given to describing their life cycles, which necessarily involve a phase of transmission to an obligate host.

L1 Unit: From Cells to Organisms / From Organisms to Ecosystems / Life Cycles—

EU in L2 S3: Biological Organization and Evolution, or basic skills in Biology of Organisms in L1 and L2 S3

In principle, the CC will consist of three events:

-A simple assessment (fill-in-the-blank questions, multiple-choice questions) of basic concepts

-An assessment of the construction of a simple cycle

-A “model organism” worksheet to be completed during the lab session (in pairs—computer or tablet required)

- D – Biology of Organisms

- A3—Understand the different levels of organization, from the organism to the biosphere, and their interactions

- C3—Understand the main material and energy flows in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems

- I 14 - Use of basic laboratory techniques (molecular biology, dilution, microscopic observation, dissection, sample preparation)

-I 3 - Be able to develop a logical argument using critical thinking (identifying limitations, cross-referencing with the literature, defending a point of view)