Note from June 29, 2020
Although we do not yet know how long the social distancing related to the Covid-19 pandemic will last, and regardless of the changes that had to be made in the evaluation of the June 2020 session in relation to what is provided for in this learning unit description, new learnig unit evaluation methods may still be adopted by the teachers; details of these methods have been - or will be - communicated to the students by the teachers, as soon as possible.
Although we do not yet know how long the social distancing related to the Covid-19 pandemic will last, and regardless of the changes that had to be made in the evaluation of the June 2020 session in relation to what is provided for in this learning unit description, new learnig unit evaluation methods may still be adopted by the teachers; details of these methods have been - or will be - communicated to the students by the teachers, as soon as possible.
3 credits
30.0 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
des Rieux Anne; Horman Sandrine; Tyteca Donatienne (coordinator);
Language
French
Prerequisites
Prerequisites : good knowledge of the theory and methodology in cell and molecular biology.
The prerequisite(s) for this Teaching Unit (Unité d’enseignement – UE) for the programmes/courses that offer this Teaching Unit are specified at the end of this sheet.
The prerequisite(s) for this Teaching Unit (Unité d’enseignement – UE) for the programmes/courses that offer this Teaching Unit are specified at the end of this sheet.
Main themes
1. The build-up of experimental strategy in cell and molecular biology is illustrated by paradigmatic experimental systems and derived classical papers that led to major discoveries, often recognized by a Nobel Prize.
2. Teachers first present the context (question) then selected papers by point-to-point analysis of essential figures. They emphasize when results force to reformulate starting hypotheses.
3. Students are then attributed a paper to similarly analyze point-to-point and to critically present as powerpoint. This work is assisted by an individual tutor, acting as coach ; and evaluated by the team of teachers, acting as validating jury.
2. Teachers first present the context (question) then selected papers by point-to-point analysis of essential figures. They emphasize when results force to reformulate starting hypotheses.
3. Students are then attributed a paper to similarly analyze point-to-point and to critically present as powerpoint. This work is assisted by an individual tutor, acting as coach ; and evaluated by the team of teachers, acting as validating jury.
Aims
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
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1. This task establishes a link in competence progression, from theoretical courses in Cell biology (WMDS1211, previously BCHM1230) and Molecular Biology (WSBIM1202), to the design of personal scientific projects (WSBIM1303). 2. Specific outcomes are to develop analytical abilities for unknown data (the analyzed paper) ; independent search of focused additional information (the context) ; and comunication skills (powerpoint and oral). |
The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.
Teaching methods
Current language is french, but all teachers are fluent in english ; all analyzed papers are in english ; students are encouraged to prepare their slides in english ; presentations can be in french or english.
Other information
1. Targetted students. This activity primarily targets students of SBIM13BA, but is also accessible as option from MED13BA (can be recommended to « étudiants-chercheurs ») and to first-year foreign PhD students without previous exposure to such exercice.
2. Prerequisites : good knowledge of the theory and methodology in cell and molecular biology.
3. Organization.
The activity is organized annually in the second semester, with rotation of themes.
Presentations by teachers are usually given on first tuesdays, from 14:00 to 15:50.
Papers are assigned, taking into account their level of difficulty and the student's ambition/potential.
Coaching generally involves three sessions.
Presentations should not exceed 15 min (max 12 slides) to leave 10 min for questions.
2. Prerequisites : good knowledge of the theory and methodology in cell and molecular biology.
3. Organization.
The activity is organized annually in the second semester, with rotation of themes.
Presentations by teachers are usually given on first tuesdays, from 14:00 to 15:50.
Papers are assigned, taking into account their level of difficulty and the student's ambition/potential.
Coaching generally involves three sessions.
Presentations should not exceed 15 min (max 12 slides) to leave 10 min for questions.
Faculty or entity
SBIM
