Bachelor courses in Life Sciences
The objective is to enable students to acquire solid scientific knowledge for a real understanding of life. The aim is to provide knowledge of the biology and general organisation of the major lineages of the tree of life as well as the functioning of organisms, from the molecular scale to integrated biological systems. The teaching is designed to combine fundamental concepts and the learning of methodological tools.
2nd year undergraduate courses (L2) taught in English
Semester 1
2nd year Bachelor - 1st Semester - 6 ECTS - English Level: B1 (no test required)
Brief Description
Insects constitute the largest part of animal biodiversity and have many interactions with humans. As a result, insects are often the subject of communication campaigns in the media or popular magazines. The aim of this course is to produce, using the scientific litterature about a thematics related to the insects, a poster and a summary in English.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of animal biology and physiology.
Contact
Stéphane Debernard (stephane.debernard@sorbonne-universite.fr)
3rd year undergraduate courses (L3) taught in English
Semester 2
3rd year Bachelor - 2nd Semester - 6 ECTS - English Level: B1 (no test required)
Brief Description
This course explores the pathophysiology of neuroscience through three fundamental pillars: neurodevelopmental disorders, psychiatric conditions (including addiction, depression, and other major psychiatric disorders), and neurodegenerative diseases. Certain disorders, such as schizophrenia, will be examined from both neurodevelopmental and psychiatric perspectives, highlighting the continuum between these domains. The objective is to provide a rigorous understanding of the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying these pathologies while mastering the codes of international scientific communication. By working with research documents, students will develop both solid technical expertise and linguistic proficiency in written and oral expression. Students will be equipped with the analytical rigor to navigate modern neuroscience, empowering them to critically evaluate clinical breakthroughs and tackle the profound ethical and therapeutic challenges of the field.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of neurophysiology.
Contact
Agnès Bonnot (agnes.bonnot@sorbonne-universite.fr)
Liliana Castro (liliana.ribeiro_vivas_de_castro@sorbonne-universite.fr)