Biology of organisms [SBIOB153]

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student will be able to • Memorise and understand the main concepts and fundamental biological functions, integrating the different levels of organisation, complexity and diversity of living organisms (molecule, organelle, cell, tissue, organ, organism, population, etc.) • Cross-cutting approach to the subject (integrative biology) • To understand the origins of life, the diversification and increasing complexity of the living world, with the development of major organs and systems in multi-cellular organisms • Become familiar with a number of parasites, their complex cycles and the symptoms they cause in humans • Integrate evolutionary processes by situating the human species and its origins • To provide an objective scientific assessment of the current biodiversity and climate change crisis • Master the vocabulary related to the subjec

Objectives

The objective of the course is to give the student a transversal vision of the living world from the molecule to the organism, by integrating the different levels of organization, complexity and diversity of the living world (molecule, organelle, cell, tissue, organ, organism, population, ...) and the evolutionary aspects. The course aims to familiarize the student with certain parasites, by linking cycles and symptoms and to approach the complexification and diversification of the animal world from an evolutionary point of view (Protists, Helminths, Insects and Mammals/Primates). Finally, it also aims to shed scientific light on the current crisis of biodiversity and climate change

Content

Diversification of the living world and evolutionary aspects Diversity of the living world with a focus on protists (unicellular) and the animal world, reviewing the different planes of organization, while illustrating them with some parasites. This part of the course will end with a chapter on the phylogenetic revolution. Evolution in general (Darwin's updated theory) and hominization. This part of the course also includes microevolution and speciation Biodiversity and climate change crisis.