Program Customization
Customize your learning path with three different types of course units: Non-Core, Cross-Curricular, and In-Lab.
Each track includes a number of non-core modules as well as a mandatory inter Number of hours .
More information on this topic here
Deadline
for TTU & Non-core registration: SEPTEMBER 18 2026
1 – NON-CORE TU
An Introduction to a New Discipline, Fostering an Interdisciplinary Mindset
No prior knowledge or skills are required, but commitment and active participation are expected
NOTE: Each non-core course requires between 12 and 16 hours of work. The dates are listed in the course descriptions.
Teachers may announce additional dates at a later time.
Additional dates may be scheduled by mutual agreement between the enrolled students and the instructors in charge of each non- TU , in order to minimize scheduling conflicts. Please check the Moodle sites for the various non- for detailed information.
Checkthe IDIL CALENDAR for information on specific classrooms and any changes to the dates of the courses.
Attendance at Sessions
Attendance at the sessions is required. Active participation is essential to the smooth running of the activities and the dynamics of the class.
The fact that certain sessions are not marked as “mandatory” on the schedule does not justify an absence. If you are unable to attend a session, you must provide a valid reason for your absence and give advance notice.
Some sessions are specifically marked as mandatory. It is important to attend them, as missing these sessions will affect your grade.
Mediterranean Ecosystems
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This course introduces you to the fundamental concepts and methods of ecology and evolution. Using Mediterranean ecosystems as an example of an environment particularly rich in biodiversity, you will study ecological processes, interactions between species, and how ecosystems function, as well as the importance of ecosystems for health. Finally, you will discover how ecosystems fit into landscapes transformed by human activity, thereby forming socio-ecosystems.
You will learn the fundamental concepts of ecology and evolution; why ecosystems are important to health; and how ecosystems fit into socio-ecosystems.
Maximum capacity: 20 students
Dates:
First session:
on September 28 (4:45 p.m.–8:00 p.m.)
Field trip date:
on October 17 (all day)
Final discussion:
on November 9 (4:45 p.m.–8:00 p.m.)
–Checkthe IDIL CALENDAR for specific room assignments
-Visit the Moodle page before the first class here
CHALLENGES IN CHEMISTRY FOR HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT
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The objective of this TU is to understand the links between medicines and society from economic, regulatory, environmental, and societal perspectives.
Overview of the role of medicines in society: pharmacoeconomics, medicines as a social phenomenon, links between medicines and public health, regulatory aspects and health care systems around the world, and environmental issues.
Maximum capacity: 15 students
Dates:
1. Pharmaceutical forms: classification, route of administration, and bioavailability
Laurianne SIMON
S 1: Icebreaker – September 30 (6:00–7:00 p.m.)
S 2: Class – October 12 (5:00–7:00 p.m.)
S 3: Class – October 21 (5:00 PM–7:00 PM)
S 4: Laboratory activity – October 23 (4:00 PM–6:00 PM)
2. Counterfeit drugs and pharmaceuticals: a major issue
Baptiste ROBIN
The date will be set in consultation with the instructor.
3. Environmental Impact of Drugs: A Societal Challenge and Strategies
Hélène FENET
The date will be set in consultation with the instructor.
4. International Issues in Pharmacoeconomics Across the Life Cycle of Medicines Géraldine LEGUELIN
The date will be set in consultation with the instructor.
5. Comparative Evolution of Requirements for Marketing a Medical Product Worldwide
Virginie RAGE
November 12 (5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.)
–Checkthe IDIL CALENDAR for specific classroom locations
- Visit the Moodle page before the first class here
Scientific Openness to Earth and Water Issues in the Context of Global Change
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Climate change affects us all!
It is the greatest public crisis affecting our environment, our security, our food supply, our health…
In this course, you will study the impact of human activities on climate change and identify some potential future effects. The goal is to encourage you to develop action plans and collaboratively create a visual aid to help raise public awareness.
Capacity : 4–20 students
Dates:
First session: September 26 (9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.)
The remaining dates will be set by consensus with the instructor
–Checkthe IDIL CALENDAR for specific room assignments
–Visit the Moodle page before the first class here
WHY DEMOCRACY IS HARD
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We talk constantly about democracy, usually in negative terms, criticizing an idea, a regime, or an action by our own government as being “undemocratic” or even “anti-democratic.” But what do we really mean by that?
In this course, we will take a closer look at the fundamental elements we generally associate with the ideal of democracy: sovereignty, freedom, equality, and participation. We will trace the origins of these concepts in the Western political tradition and examine the extent to which they are complementary or, in some cases, contradictory. We will reflect on how these principles can be put into practice. Finally, we will also examine alternative ideals and political systems and seek to understand the fundamental reasons why they differ from democratic systems.
Maximum capacity: 20 students
Dates:
First session: Nov. 2 | 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Workshop 1: Nov. 25 | 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Workshop 2: Dec. 2| 6:00–8:00 p.m.
– Checkthe IDIL CALENDAR for specific room assignments
– Visit the Moodle page before the first class here
DEFUSING QUANTITATIVE BULLSHIT
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The goal of this course is to help students navigate the modern environment rife withbullshitby identifyingit, recognizing it, and combating it through effective analysis and argumentation.
Bullshit involves language, statistical figures, data graphs, and other forms of presentation intended to persuade by impressing and captivating a reader or listener, with a blatant disregard for truth and logical consistency.
The phrase “calling bullshit” is a performative expression in which one publicly rejects something reprehensible.
Maximum capacity: 20 students
Dates:
Session 1 — Tue, Oct. 6, 4:45 p.m.–8:00 p.m. — Definition of Bullshit and Spotting Bullshit Graphs — Andrea Parmeggiani
Session 2 — Thu, Oct. 15, 4:45 p.m.–8:00 p.m. — Association, Correlation, Causation — Andrea Parmeggiani
Session 3 — Fri, Oct. 23, 4:45–8:00 p.m. — The Art of Guesstimation: Solving Fermi Problems and Making Back-of-the-Envelope Estimates — Nils-Ole Walliser
Session 4 — Tue, Nov. 3, 4:45 p.m.–8:00 p.m. — Practical Session — Andrea Parmeggiani
Session 5 — Fri, Nov. 24, 4:45 p.m.–8:00 p.m. — Oral Presentation — Andrea Parmeggiani
– Checkthe IDIL SCHEDULE for specific room assignments
– Visit the Moodle page before the first class here
Plastic, the Invisible Threat
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Plastic pollution, particularly that associated with micro- and nanoparticles (MNPs), poses a growing threat to ecosystems and human health. Originating primarily from synthetic textiles and the degradation of plastic waste, MNPs accumulate in the environment and can be toxic in their own right while also carrying other pollutants. Despite recent research, their actual impacts remain poorly understood, and tools such as Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) still do not adequately account for these risks.
In this context, assessing theplastic footprint—based on the quantity of persistent plastics—provides a practical approach to guide decision-making. This non-core course TU offers an interdisciplinary approach to plastic pollution in fields such as pharmacy, medicine, agriculture, and chemistry. Students will explore key concepts such as plastic toxicity debt,essential use, and the precautionary principle, as well as the fundamentals of toxicology and ecotoxicology. Finally, practical tools and case studies will enable students to assess plastic footprints and discuss alternatives to plastic.
Maximum capacity: 5–12 students
Dates:
1. Course Introduction and Program Overview
October 19 (6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.)
2. What Are the Solutions for Reducing Plastic Pollution?
October 22 (6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.)
3. The concept of “essential use”: application to plastic food packaging
November 5 (6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.)
4. The concept of the plastic footprint, calculation, and application to case studies (p. 1)
November 9 (6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.)
5. The concept of the plastic footprint, its calculation, and its application to case studies ()
November 12 (6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.)
6. Fundamentals of Risk Assessment and Management: Approaches and Tools
, November 16 (6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.)
7. Extraction, Characterization, and Quantification of Microplastics
November 23 (6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.)
8. Hands-on lab session
, November 30 (6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.)
9. Regulatory Framework: REACH definition, exposure assessment, the concept of thresholds as applied to water and food, plastic recycling, and health
, December 7 (6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.)
10. Final class and assessment: discussion
December 14 (6:00–7:30 p.m.)
–Checkthe IDIL CALENDAR for specific room assignments
-Visit the Moodle page before the first class here
Shaping the Future of Agriculture
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Climate change presents agriculture with the challenge of balancing resilience, emissions reduction, and food security as part of an agroecological transition that integrates economic, environmental, and social performance.Agrobiodiversity is a key driver: in ecology, it promotes ecosystem productivity and stability; in evolutionary science, it provides genetic resources that enable plants to adapt; in the social sciences, it embodies cultural, heritage, and relational values that influence farmers’ choices—sometimes in harmony with, and sometimes in tension with, objectives such as yield or food security.
This “ TU ” offers a multidisciplinary approach combining introductory lectures (7 hours), meetings with industry stakeholders (3 hours), a role-playing exercise simulating the management of an agroecosystem in the face of climate change (3 hours), and a public outreach activity designed to highlight the key issues (3 hours). The goal is to explore the central role of agrobiodiversity in the agroecological transition.
Capacity: 6–20 students
Dates:
1: Introduction
Thursday, October 1 (6:30–7:30 p.m.)
2: History of Cultures
, Tuesday, October 5 (1:15–2:15 p.m.)
3: Adaptation and Evolution of Crops
, Thursday, October 8 (5:00–6:00 p.m.)
4: Climate and Agriculture
, Monday, October 12 (1:15–2:15 p.m.)
5: Agroecology
, Friday, October 16 (1:15–2:15 p.m.)
6: Agriculture and Social Sciences
: 1-hour class available via videoconference to be attended during the week of October 19
7: Food Systems
, Thursday, October 22 (6:30–7:30 p.m.)
8: Speed Dating — Agricultural Sector Stakeholders
Thursday, November 6 (4:45 p.m.–7:45 p.m.)
9: Role-playing game
, Thursday, November 12 (4:45 p.m.–7:45 p.m.)
10: Assessment – Part I
, Thursday, November 26 (6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.)
11: Assessment – Part II
, Thursday, December 3 (6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.)
Tentative schedule—subject to change
–Checkthe IDIL CALENDAR for specific classroom locations
-Visit the Moodle page before the first class here
INNOVATIONS IN PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
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Biomarkers are becoming increasingly important in medicine, particularly in the field of personalized medicine, where they contribute, among other things, to diagnosis, prognosis, patient monitoring, and the development of companion diagnostics. In recent years, medical and biotechnological technologies have made considerable advances, generating an increasing amount of biological, genomic, clinical, and lifestyle-related data. Integrating and interpreting this data is now a major challenge in developing prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies tailored to each patient.
In this course, you will explore the key concepts related to biomarkers and biotechnological innovations, as well as their current and future applications in personalized medicine. You will explore the diversity of available data and the challenges associated with its management, integration, sharing, and security. Through concrete examples and future perspectives, you will develop the ability to synthesize information and think critically about the possibilities, limitations, and scientific and ethical issues surrounding personalized medicine.
Maximum capacity: 20 students
Dates:
1. Introduction
, Tuesday, September 29, 2026 (6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.)
2. Visit to the IRMB
, Tuesday, October 6, 2025 (6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.)
3. Genetic Testing
, Friday, October 16 (6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.)
4. Theranos
, Friday, November 6 (6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.)
5. Covid-
, Friday, November 13 (6:00–8:00 p.m.)
6. AI and Health
, Friday, November 20 (6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.)
7. Final session
, Friday, November 27 (6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.)
–Checkthe IDIL CALENDAR for specific classroom assignments:
-Visit the Moodle page before the first class here
ONE HEALTH:
Parasites, the Kings of the Living World
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Many are well hidden in cells, blood vessels, and intestines, or among hair, feathers, or scales; others camouflage themselves, transforming to the point of resembling anything but a foreign invader; still others manipulate behavior and food chains. To exploit living beings—their flesh, their labor, their parental care…—parasites and pathogens go unnoticed as long as they have no negative effect on the organisms that host them. They become painfully obvious when they kill, maim, or weaken their hosts, but remain invisible the rest of the time—so much so that we forget their role in the functioning of ecosystems, as selective forces that shape biodiversity, as well as their major importance in evolution and human history.
This non-core unit is dedicated to exploring the diversity of parasites, as well as their ecological and evolutionary functions in the living world, with a particular focus on their effects on the biology and history of our species.
Maximum capacity: 6–20 students
Dates:
1. Introduction
, October 10 (9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.)
2. Practical session – Observations
, October 17 (9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.)
3. Adaptation
, November 7 (9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.)
4. Humanities
, November 14 (9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.)
5. Final assessment
, November 28 (9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.)
–Checkthe IDIL CALENDAR for specific classroom assignments:
-Visit the Moodle page before the first class here
THE BIONIC MAN
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Today, the bionic human is equipped with sensors capable of measuring a wide variety of biological, physiological, and environmental parameters in real time. After an introduction to the main electronic and photonic sensors used in the fields of health and the environment, you will learn about their operating principles, applications, and limitations. You will then be guided to explore, through an independent project, the possible applications of these technologies in your own field of expertise.
Fundamental experiments can be conducted to illustrate, in a concrete and educational manner, the advantages, limitations, and challenges associated with the use of these sensors in your area of expertise. This work will enable you to develop your ability to apply innovative technologies, critically analyze the data obtained, and consider their potential in real-world applications. Your project will ultimately be presented and evaluated before a panel composed of faculty and students.
Maximum capacity: 20 students
Dates:
1. Introduction – Tour ofthe IES, St. Priest Campus
, on October 15 (3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.)
2. Basic Theory of Photonic Sensors – Demonstrations
, November 5 (4:45 p.m.–7:45 p.m.)
3. Presentation
, November 12 (6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m. max.)
4. Presentation
, November 26 (6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m. max.)
5. Evaluation
, December 10 (3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.)
–Checkthe IDIL CALENDAR for specific classroom assignments:
-Visit the Moodle page before the first class here
BASIC PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT
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The goal of this TU is to introduce non-specialists to the major managerial challenges related to sustainable development and their integration into organizational strategies and practices. Taking environmental and social issues into account is gradually transforming the way companies define their performance, make decisions, and assess their impact. It raises new challenges in terms of governance, strategy, innovation, and accountability, but can also serve as a catalyst for transformation and long-term value creation.
In this course TU, you will explore the key challenges organizations face in integrating sustainability into their operations. In particular, you will consider how to reconcile the sometimes conflicting expectations of various stakeholders—employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, government agencies, and local authorities—while taking into account economic, social, and environmental constraints. Through examples and case studies, you will develop a critical understanding of the trade-offs required among the three pillars of sustainable development and discover how companies can adapt their management and performance models to address the current and future challenges of the sustainable transition.
Maximum capacity: 20 students
Dates:
1st Class:
Introduction
Jean-Marie Courrent & Géraldine Giordano
September 24 | 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
B310
2nd Class:
Circular Economy ( Fresk)
X. Bessiere
, October 2 | 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
B310
3rd Class:
Sustainability, Marketing, and Organization
Anne Mione
October 8 | 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
B310
4th Class:
CSRD Performance Report
Géraldine Giordano
November 19 | 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
D302
5th Class:
Topic: Strategic vs. Operational Challenges
Sea Matilda Bez
November 24 | 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
B310
Final Class:
Final Debate
Keynote Speaker
December 7 | 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
, Room B115
– Checkthe IDIL CALENDAR for specific classroom assignments
– Visit the Moodle page before the first class here
IN-MOTION: How the Way We Move Reveals Who We Are
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What makes us move the way we do, and what does this movement reveal about our identity? At the heart of movement neuroscience, psychology, and embodied cognition lies a fundamental question: How does movement express the inner workings of the self—our health, emotions, intentions, and identity? This non-core unit explores how our unique movement signature, shaped by evolution and experience, offers deep insight into our physical and social personality.
Drawing on interdisciplinary perspectives from the sciences of movement and cognitive science—both in humans and in interactions with artificial agents—we explore how movement encodes personality, expertise, culture, well-being, and social dispositions. The main objective of the course is to equip participants with conceptual and experimental tools to recognize, decode, and interpret movement as a dynamic signature of human identity—transforming everyday actions into a window into who we are.
Maximum capacity: 20 students
Dates:
1. Introduction
, September 30, 2026 (6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.)
2. Mental Health and Physical Health
October 7, 2026 (5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.)
3. Movement and Identity
, October 14, 2026 (5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.)
4. Emotional Expression Through Movement
, October 21, 2026 (5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.)
5. On the Move in Nature
, October 24, 2026 (9 a.m.–12 p.m.)
6. Presentation and Discussion
, November 4, 2026 (6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.)
–Checkthe IDIL CALENDAR for specific classroom assignments:
-Visit the Moodle page before the first class here
Biology by the Numbers: Measure, Predict, and Design
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New “quantitative” approaches are needed in modern biology, as the field shifts from a primarily descriptive perspective to something else.
The goal of this course is to provide the tools and mindset needed to address questions in “modern” biology arising from recent technological advances and next-generation data (whether large-scale or high-resolution).
These tools are by no means limited to a single discipline and involve integrating expertise from many different fields. We provide concrete, tangible examples of everyday situations that incorporate cutting-edge experimental techniques and theoretical approaches to rationalize them.
Maximum capacity: 20 students
Dates:
Monday, October 12, 5:30 p.m. (6 p.m.–8 p.m. / 6 p.m.–8 p.m.)
Monday, November 2, 5:30 p.m. (6 p.m.–8 p.m. / 6 p.m.–8 p.m.)
Monday, November 16, 5:30 p.m. (6 p.m.–8 p.m. / 6 p.m.–8 p.m.)
Monday, November 30, 5:30 p.m. (6 p.m.–8 p.m. / 6 p.m.–8 p.m.)
Exam (oral presentation): Monday, December 14 (all day)
–Checkthe IDIL CALENDAR for specific room assignments
- Visit the Moodle page before the first class here
The Chemistry of Beer, Wine, and the Culinary Arts
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Have you ever wondered how the perfect glass of wine or a craft beer can elevate your dinner? Or how to impress your guests with a dish that tastes as amazing as it looks? Join us to discover the secrets of the chemistry behind brewing, winemaking, and cooking. Learn about the chemical reactions and molecules responsible for creating unforgettable flavors, and discover how the molecular magic behind fermentation and food preparation can make you the star of your next dinner party.
Maximum capacity: 12 students
Dates:
Wednesday, November 4, 5:30 p.m.
Friday, November 6, at 9:45 a.m.
Saturday, November 7, starting at 9:30 a.m.
Monday, November 23, at 9:45 a.m.
Wednesday, December 9, 5:30 p.m.
Two additional session dates will be announced shortly.
–Checkthe IDIL CALENDAR for specific classrooms
- Visit the Moodle page before the first class here
Explore, understand, and learn: an outdoor journey into sustainability
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This module offers an immersive introduction to sustainability through a hands-on exploration of sustainable urban issues in the heart of Montpellier. Using a geolocation app, students will embark on a fun, outdoor learning journey that connects the challenges of sustainable cities to global sustainable development goals.
Designed for students with little or no experience in sustainability or the social sciences, this course encourages applied critical thinking and interdisciplinary dialogue. Participants will observe, document, and analyze real-world issues in sustainable urban development, guided by scientific and societal knowledge. The experience combines lectures, fieldwork, and collaborative reflection to develop both knowledge and skills. Students will learn to formulate hypotheses, debate solutions, and reflect on the resilience of urban and social systems in the face of contemporary challenges posed by the ecological transition.
Maximum capacity: 20 students
Dates:
November 10, 5:30 p.m. (5:30 p.m.–8 p.m. / 5:30 p.m.–8 p.m.)
November 18, 5:30 p.m. (5:30 p.m.–8 p.m. / 5:30 p.m.–8 p.m.)
November 27, 6 p.m. (6 p.m.–8 p.m. / 6 p.m.–8 p.m.), pending confirmation
December 2, 5:30 p.m. (5:30 p.m.–8 p.m. / 5:30 p.m.–8 p.m.)
Location: November 14 (if weather does not permit, rescheduled for November 28).
–Checkthe IDIL CALENDAR for specific classroom locations
- Visit the Moodle page before the first class here
Who's Afraid of AI?
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AI is playing an increasingly important role in our lives. Are we able to understand it and make the most of it? Or do we risk becoming slaves to the machine—or to those who control it? This course will show that AI is a powerful tool for boosting productivity, provided it is used wisely and thoughtfully.
We will explore practical use cases for various existing AI tools, while demystifying how they work and highlighting their limitations.
We will also address the dark side of this technology, including the risks and potential abuses it may entail.
Throughout the course, participating students will design a project tailored to their field of study, with guidance from the instructors.
Maximum capacity: 20 students
Dates:
There will be eight 2-hour classes, the last of which will be devoted to student project presentations. Classes will begin in October (week 42). Interested students should contact the instructors to agree on the exact dates.
There will be eight 2-hour classes, the last of which will consist of student project presentations. Classes will start in October (week 42). Interested students should contact the instructors to agree on the exact dates.
–Checkthe IDIL CALENDAR for specific room assignments
-Visit the Moodle page before the first class here
Economic Insights into Sustainable Development
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This course provides an overview of sustainable development through four major topics. The first module explores artificial intelligence and how it transforms innovation processes while raising significant societal challenges. The second module analyzes how changes in the structure of global value chains and foreign direct investment shape the prospects for inclusive development. The third module examines the challenges faced by health systems, focusing on health inequalities and access to care. The fourth module investigates the issues surrounding universal access to energy, with particular attention to rural-urban disparities in sub-Saharan Africa.
Maximum capacity: 20 students
Dates:
Chapter 1: Innovation and Artificial Intelligence
Tuesday, October 13, 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Chapter 2: FDI and Global Value Chains in a Changing World: Toward Sustainable, Inclusive, and Resilient Development
Thursday, October 15, 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Chapter 3: Health Inequalities and Access to Care
Tuesday, November 17, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 24, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
, Chapter 4: Sustainable Energy for All
Wednesday, December 2, 5:00–8:00 p.m.
–Checkthe IDIL CALENDAR for specific classroom locations
- Visit the Moodle page before the first class here
2 – IN-LAB TU
Immersive Experiences at Laboratories Affiliated with the University of Montpellier
Please contact the director of the relevant master's program to find out the deadline for selecting in-lab TU .
CHEMISTRY FOR HEALTHCARE, SAFETY, AND NUTRITION APPLICATIONS
Design and Characterization of Porous Silica Nanoparticles Incorporating Lanthanide Complexes for Nanothermometry Applications
Lab: IEM
Duration: 2 ECTS, 12 hours of practical work in a research setting
Organizer: Saad Sene
The students will synthesize porous silica nanoparticles using the sol-gel process and use centrifugation to recover the nanoparticles and remove the surfactants. The nanoparticles will be characterized using DLS (Dynamic Light Scattering), FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy), and TEM (Transmission Electron Microscopy).
The students will functionalize the nanoparticles with an organic moiety, followed by the incorporation of luminescent lanthanide complexes. The properties of the resulting materials will be analyzed using fluorimetry.
Through these activities, students will gain practical skills in nanoparticle synthesis, characterization, and functionalization, as well as experience in using key analytical techniques and interpreting experimental data.
Synthesis of Dynamic Hydrogels from Biopolymers via the Schiff Base Reaction and Their Characterization
Lab: IEM
Duration: 2 ECTS, 12 hours of practice in a research setting
Organizer: Suming Li
The students will synthesize a dynamer from a tri-aldehyde and a water-soluble di-amino Jeffamine via a Schiff base reaction in methanol, and then prepare an aqueous dynamer solution after evaporating the solvent. A biopolymer solution will be prepared by dissolving carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCS) in distilled water. Hydrogels will be synthesized via a Schiff base reaction by mixing CMCS and dynamer solutions in various ratios. The structure of the dynamer and hydrogels will be characterized by FT-IR and NMR.
The rheological properties of hydrogels will be determined using a rheometer to measure changes in the storage modulus (G’) and loss modulus (G”) as a function of strain, frequency, time, and temperature. The self-healing properties of hydrogels will be assessed through re-integration tests of split pieces.
Through these activities, students will gain practical skills in hydrogel synthesis and characterization, as well as experience in using key analytical techniques and interpreting experimental data.
Introduction to Cell Culture and the Cytotoxicity of Biomaterials
Lab: ICGM
Duration: 2 ECTS, 12 hours of practical work in a research setting
Organizer: Marie Noelle Labour
The work will involve maintaining cell lines in culture for two weeks, seeding cells onto biomaterials, and analyzing cell viability through metabolic activity and live-dead staining.
Introduction to NMR Characterization
Lab: ICGM
Duration: 2 ECTS, 12 hours of practical work in a research setting
Organizer: Marie Noelle Labour
Presentation and tour of the Balard Chemistry Analysis and Characterization Platform; introduction to the NMR service, its operation, and the available equipment (magnet, console, probe).
Liquid NMR: sample preparation, device settings prior to analysis (tuning, matching, lock, shim, etc.), 1H NMR.
Analysis parameter settings / signal optimization. Signal processing, spectrum analysis, relaxation time measurement.
X heteronuclei, 1H decoupling / 2D NMR (homonuclear and heteronuclear) / 3D NMR. Diffusion coefficient measurement (DOSY) / Solid-state NMR / Gel NMR (HRMAS).
Introduction to High-Resolution Mass Spectroscopy
Lab: LMP
Duration: 2 ECTS, 12 hours of practical work in a research setting
Organizer: Guillaume Cazals
The fundamental principles of high-resolution mass spectrometry.
How to use the Orbitrap.
The key steps in sample preparation.
The acquisition and processing of spectral data.
Cultivating Aerobic Bacteria (such as Achromobacter) and Performing MIC Tests
Lab: IBMM
Duration: 2 ECTS, 12 hours of practical work in a research setting
Organizer: Vincent Jean-Pierre
Cultivating aerobic bacteria (such as Achromobacter).
Performing tests to determine the MIC (Minimum Inhibitory Concentration) of antibiotics
COMPARATIVE POLITICS & PUBLIC POLICY
| Labo- ratory | Title | Organizer |
| CEPEL | Introduction to Cartography | Stéphane Coursière |
| CEPEL | The Ins and Outs of the Thesis | – |
EARTH AND WATER IN THE CONTEXT OF GLOBAL CHANGE
Major in Earth Sciences
- Hydromorph Lab: Modeling and Physical Experimentation
- Borehole hydrogeophysical logging and hydraulic tests
- Geophysical methods (field experiments, inversion)
- Electrical Resistivity Modeling and Inversion
- Flow and Transport Modeling in Heterogeneous Systems
- Influence of Human Activities on River Water
- Multiscale Monitoring for the Characterization of Karst
- Heat and Water Transfer in the Soil-Vegetation-Atmosphere System: Introduction to Isotope Hydrology—Flood Impact Observatory
- Multi-agent modeling of wastewater reuse for agriculture: fundamental processes
- Satellite Observation for Characterizing Large Rivers
- ECO-FILT: Effect of Toposoil on Soil Hydrodynamics
- CLIMATE-FILL: Gap filling and scaling of meteorological data
- DEM4GeoSc: Geomorphometry from High-Resolution DEMs
- AnthropoSoils: Characterization of Topsoil Dynamics
- OpenLandscapes: Spatially Integrated Modeling of Fluxes
- Remote Sensing Methods Applied to Soil Moisture Mapping
Water Sciences Track
- Introduction to Isotope Hydrology
- Multi-scale monitoring for the hydrogeological and hydrochemical characterization of karst
- Multi-agent modeling
- Heat and Water Transfer in Soil-Vegetation-Atmosphere Systems
- Wastewater Reuse for Agriculture: Methods for Characterizing Fundamental Processes
- Flow and Transport Modeling from Laboratory to Field Scale in Heterogeneous Systems
ECO-EPIDEMIOLOGY OF EMERGING DISEASES
- Field Sampling and Molecular Identification of Mosquitoes and Pathogens in a Contaminated Environment (Microplastics)
- Ecology Keys
MANAGEMENT AND SUSTAINABLE TRANSITION
- Literature Review / Developing a Theoretical Framework
- Analysis of Qualitative Data
- Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods
- Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods
MODELING BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS
- Nicolas Meyer (Assistant Professor, IMAG) – Basics in Mathematics
- Elodie Brunel-Piccinini (Assistant Professor, IMAG) – Data Science
- Jean-Charles Walter (CR CNRS, L2C) – Intensive Course on Monte Carlo Simulations of Interacting Polymers
- Andrea Parmeggiani (PR, L2C) – Aspects of Dynamical Systems
- Romain Dupuis (CR CNRS, LMGC) – A Hands-On Introduction to Molecular Dynamics: From Atoms to Coarse-Grained Models
Photonic and Electronic Sensors for the Environment and Health
- Introduction to Modeling and Simulation of Carrier Transport in Electronic Devices, L. Varani (IES)
- Development of Optical Sensors for Agro-Environmental Applications, D. Heran (ITAP)
- Gas Sensors Based on IR Spectroscopy: Applications in Environmental and Health Diagnostics, A. Vicet (IES)
- Infrared Detectors for Environmental Spectroscopy Applications and Medical Thermal Imaging, P. Christol (IES)
- Introduction to Epitaxy, E. Tournie (IES)
- Advanced optical characterizations (Beam, streak camera, wavefront, etc.), A. Garnache (IES)
- CW THz instrumentation, S. Blin (IES)
- Optical Fibers and Optical Components (Principles, Handling, Cleaving, Splicing, Characterization), S. Blin (IES)
- Instrumentation & Microwave Metrology, A. Plagellat & P. Nouvel (IES / HERMES Platform)
- RFID and RFID Sensors: Design, Fabrication, Characterization, A. Vena & B. Sorli
PLANTS AND MICROBIOLOGICAL SCIENCES FOR AGRO-ENVIRONMENT
| Labo- ratory | Title | Organizer |
| IPSiM | Introduction to the Functional Analysis of Ion Channels Using the Patch-Clamp Technique on Plant Cell Membranes | Claire Corratgé-Faillie, Alexis de Angeli, Anne-Aliénor Véry |
| IPSiM | Local ion concentration and flux measurements at the surface of plant roots using ion-selective microelectrodes | Martin Boeglin, Claire Corratgé-Faillie, Anne-Aliénor Véry |
| IPSiM | Multi-scale imaging methods for analyzing abiotic stress in plants | Carine Alcon, Tou-Cheu Xiong, Alexandre Martinière, Laurence Marquès |
| IPSiM | Exploration of Gene and Genome Expression in Plants – Computational Session * | Antoine Martin, Sandra Cortijo |
| IPSiM | Exploration of Gene and Genome Expression in Plants – Experimental Session * | Antoine Martin, Sandra Cortijo |
| LEPSE | Rapid response of photosynthesis to water stress: Is it caused by stomatal activity or is it a consequence of growth arrest? | Myriam Dauzat, Romain Boulord, Thierry Simonneau |
| LEPSE | Estimation of Major Growth and Development Functions on High-Throughput Phenotyping Platforms | Stéphane Berthézène, Benoît Suard, Bertrand Muller, Llorenç Cabrera-Bosquet |
| LEPSE | Plant Modeling: From 3D Models to Yield Predictions on a European Scale in 2050 | Christian Fournier, Boris Parent |
| PHIM | Phylogeography of Phytopathogenic Agents | Stéphane Guindon, Denis Fargette |
| PHIM | Phenotyping in Virology | Estelle Billard |
* These two two-day sessions complement each other and should be attended, starting with the calculation session.
Quantitative Ecology & Evolution
| Laboratory | Title | Organizer |
| ISEM | Developing individual-based eco-evolutionary models | Saismit Naik |
| ISEM | An Introduction to Laboratory Experiments in Community Ecology | Emanuel Fronhofer |
| ISEM | How can we infer the structure of complex food webs? | Claire Jacquet |
| MARBEC | Swimming Performance in Fish Larvae Exposed to Environmental Stress | Catherine Lorin-Nebel |
| ISEM | Environmental DNA Time Series in Ecology and Evolution | Christelle Tougard |
RESEARCH & INNOVATION ENGINEER
- Metabarcoding and Environmental Genomics (2 days)
- Spectrometry (2 days)
- High-Performance Computing (1 day)
SCIENCES FOR HUMAN HEALTH
Discovery of Technological Innovations for Personalized Diagnosis: Mass Spectrometry and Ultra-Sensitive Multiplexed Immunoassays
The clinical proteomics platform aims to leverage the latest technological advances in mass spectrometry and immunoassays for the discovery, validation, and application of biomarkers in various human diseases (neurodegenerative diseases, cancers, etc.).
Objectives:
– Overview of the different technologies (MS and ELISA): advantages and disadvantages
– Development of an innovative clinical application: scientific procedure
– New plasma biomarkers for the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease
3 – CROSS- TU
Acquisition of knowledge and skills that can be applied in any professional setting
Please also find the dates and venues for the various sessions here.
Be sure to check our calendar for non-core schedules, TTUs, and the Multidisciplinary Project.