During the Pedagogy unit of introduction to life sciences, ISMIN students will be introduced to some basic notions of cellular and molecular biology. This first approach, intended to be perceived as an open-mindedness to the world of life and the growing place of engineers within it, is illustrated throughout its progression by concret examples of biotechnological applications in the sectors of health, environment or food resources production. The objective of this PU is therefore to offer ISMIN students a first overview of the multidisciplinary world represented by the biotechnology sector, to make them aware that this multidisciplinarity will characterize a large number of engineers of tomorrow. Thus, this PU will give them some basic biological notions, in order to be able to consider working in relation with scientists from different horizons. It also shows them that this is a booming sector in which engineers, computer scientists and electronics engineers, are playing an increasing role, and thus to open the door to this sector by offering them an additional choice of orientation.
| On completion of the unit, the student will be capable of: | Classification level | Priority |
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| Understanding basic notions of biology along with the issues drawing more and more engineers into the multi-disciplinary field of biotechnologies | 2. Understand | Important |
| Developing an open-minded approach to a field which is virtually unknown to them, and an associated critical approach. | 3. Apply | Important |
| Exchanging and working with scientists from different fields | 4. Analyse | Useful |
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| Written exam: | 100 | % | Project submission: | % | |
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| Type of teaching activity | Content, sequencing and organisation |
|---|---|
| Lecture | Introduction to biotechnologies, cellular biology and biomedical applications (3h) |
| Lecture | Molecular biology and biotechnological applications in medicine, environment and food production (3h) |
| Tutorial | Back to the most important concepts covered during both courses (3h) |
| Test | Written test (1h30) |