Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information below is subject to change,
in particular that concerning the teaching mode (presential, distance or in a comodal or hybrid format).
4 credits
30.0 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Lemaigre Frédéric;
Language
English
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge in cell and molecular biology, as taught in baccalaureate. Knowledge of methodology and techniques commonly used 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
Students, individually or in pairs, select a research article from the recent literature. The paper must be published in a a peer-reviewed journal, in english; review papers are excluded. The teacher validates the students' selection. The paper forms the basis for the student's work.
Aims
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
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The objective is to teach students how to build a research project in the field of cell and molecular biology. |
Content
The student (one student or a group of two students) first select(s) a research article from the recent literature. The paper must be published in a top-level peer-reviewed journal, in english; review papers are excluded. The student makes an appointment with the teacher who then validates the students' selection. The paper forms the basis for the student's work. Based on the selected paper, the students propose a follow-up of the research in the format of a research project. The project must be written with introduction, description of aims and methodology, and perspectives.
At the end of the teaching, the students must master the principles determining the construction of a research project.
At the end of the teaching, the students must master the principles determining the construction of a research project.
Teaching methods
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.
Tutorate: The teacher guides the students throughout the procedure. After discussion, the student submits a project which is corrected by the teacher. The student thengets the opportunity to submit a revised and final version.
Evaluation methods
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.
The written project is evaluated on (i) originality , (ii) selection of methodology, (iii) coherence and biological relevance, (iv) quality of writing.
Other information
The project can be designed and written in french or english.
Faculty or entity
SBIM
