Program customization
Customize your course with three different types of teaching units: Non-Core, Cross-Disciplinary, and In-Lab.
Each course includes a number of non-core modules as well as a Number of hours compulsory cross-disciplinary training.
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Deadline
for TTU & Non-core registration: September 19, 2025
1 – TU C TU
Introduction to a new discipline, enabling the development of an interdisciplinary mindset
No prior knowledge or skills are required, but commitment and active participation are expected.
NOTE: Each non-core teaching unit represents a workload of between 12 and 16 hours. You can find the dates in the descriptions.
Additional dates may be announced later by teachers.
Additional dates may be set by agreement between those enrolled and the teachers responsible for each TU to limit scheduling conflicts. Please consult the Moodle spaces for the various non-core courses for detailed information.
Followthe IDIL CALENDAR for any changes to the dates of teaching units.
Mediterranean Ecosystems
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| Description | The objective of this EU is to discover Mediterranean terrestrial environments, their diversity, dynamics, and history. During field trips, students will study a wide range of ecosystems, from the coast of the Camargue. Maximum capacity: 20 Dates: First session: November 3 (5:30-7:30 p.m.) Date of field trip: November 8 (full day) Final debate: November 24 (5:30-7:30 p.m.) |
| Number of hours | 13h |
| Evaluation | Initial presentation, written report, and discussion |
| Managers | Emanuel Fronhofer |
CHALLENGES IN CHEMISTRY FOR HEALTH & THE ENVIRONMENT
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| Description | The objective of this TU to understand the links between medicine and society from an economic, regulatory, environmental, and societal perspective. Overview of the place of medicine in society: pharmacoeconomics, medicine as a social object, links between medicine and public health, regulatory aspects and healthcare systems around the world, environmental issues. Chapters and dates: 1. Pharmaceutical forms: classification route of administration and bioavailability–Laurianne SIMON October 10 (5:00-6:00 p.m.) October 17 (5:00-7:00 p.m.) October 23 (5:00-7:00 p.m.) October 24 (5:00-7:00 p.m.) 2.Counterfeit drugs and pharmaceuticals, a major issue -Baptiste ROBIN November 12 (5pm-7pm) 3. Environmental impact of drugs? A societal challenge and strategies – Hélène FENET November 13 (5:30pm-7:30pm) 4. International issues of pharmacoeconomics in the life cycle of medicines – Géraldine LEGUELIN November 25 (5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.) 5. Comparative evolution of requirements for marketing a medical product in the world – Virginie RAGE November 26 (5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.) Other sessions (to come) |
| Number of hours | 16h |
| Evaluation | Essay |
| Manager | Virginie Rage-Andrieu |
Scientific openness to earth and water issues under global change
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| Description | Climate change affects us all! It is the greatest public crisis affecting our environment, our security, our food, our health... In this course, you will study the consequences of human activities on climate change, identifying some potential future effects. The aim is to encourage you to come up with action plans and work together to create visual aids to help raise public awareness. Maximum capacity: 20 Dates: First session: October 25 The rest of the dates will be set in agreement with the teacher Visit the Moodle page before the first class Moodle: https://moodle.umontpellier.fr/course/view.php?id=28308 |
| Learning objectives | 1. Identify specific problems related to climate change and the consequences of human activity (Knowledge) 2. Summarize and classify the various consequences of human activity (understand) 3. Propose documented solutions based not only on prior knowledge, but also on conferences (apply) 4. Evaluate possible solutions based on scientific legislation, taking into account social and economic perspectives (analyze) 5. Compare with other problems and proposed solutions and critiques (evaluate) |
| Number of hours | 15h |
| Evaluation | Group multimedia production for presentation |
| Manager | Linda Luquot |
WHY DEMOCRACY IS DIFFICULT
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| Description | We talk about democracy all the time, 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 that we generally attribute to 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 regimes and seek to understand the fundamental reasons why they differ from democratic regimes. Dates: First session: October 3 (6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.) In Building 3 of theFaculty of Law and Political Science, Room 3.1.12 Workshop 1 date: October 18 (9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) Workshop 2 date: November 15 (9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) Visit the Moodle page before the first class Moodle: https://moodle.umontpellier.fr/course/view.php?id=28319 |
| Learning objectives | 1. Compare and contrast different definitions of democracy and better understand why these differences persist. 2. Better understand the theoretical and philosophical foundations of different forms of government, including non-democratic forms. 3. Develop a critical and thoughtful opinion on individual and common good. 4. Appreciate the usefulness and importance of thinking about politics and political regimes in terms of competing utopias. 5. More generally and importantly, participation in this course will help you better define and defend your own political views, whatever they may be, as well as better understand and appreciate the views and arguments of others. |
| Number of hours | 15h |
| Evaluation | Participation in two discussion workshops and written report |
| Managers | Marc Smyrl |
DEFUSING QUANTITATIVE BULLSHIT
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| Description | The goal of this course is to help students navigate the modernbullshit-richenvironment by identifyingbullshit, seeing it, and combating it through effective analysis and argumentation. Bullshit involves language, statistical figures, data graphs, and other forms of presentation aimed at persuading by impressing and captivating a reader or listener, with blatant disregard for truth and logical consistency. The expression "calling bullshit" is a performative expression in which one publicly rejects something reprehensible. Dates: First session: October 2 (8:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.) Session 2: October 10 (1:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.) Session 3: October 17 (1:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.) Session 4: October 23 (8:00 a.m.–11:15 a.m.) Session 5: November 14 (1:15 p.m.–4:30 p.m.) Tentative schedule (to be adjusted based on actual availability of registered participants) Visit the Moodle page before the first class Moodle: https://moodle.umontpellier.fr/course/view.php?id=28315 |
| Learning objectives | 1. Navigating the modern environment full of bullshit. 2. Identifyingquantitative bullshitin figures or graphs and explaining why theyaredubious 3. Combating bullshit through effective analysis and argumentation |
| Number of hours | 15h |
| Evaluation | Poster (oral and written) |
| Managers | Benoîte De Saporta Nils Ole Walliser |
PLANT HEALTH 2.0: A GLOBAL WAR
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| Description | Plants face health problems because they do not have an immune system like humans. Pathogens, invisible microorganisms, infect plants, causing wilting, deformation, etc. How do plants cope with their diseases? Plants have developed genetic resistance to fight pathogens, but pathogens are also evolving to circumvent these defenses, leading to an arms race between plants and their invisible enemies. The plant microbiome, composed of beneficial microorganisms, helps plants by strengthening their immunity and facilitating nutrient absorption. A delicate balance between pathogens and the microbiome determines plant health. Climate change, excessive pesticide use, and soil depletion disrupt this balance. It is essential to promote sustainable agricultural practices to strengthen plant resistance to disease and preserve biodiversity, while protecting crops, the environment, and the food supply. In conclusion, plant health is a fascinating subject involving complex interactions between invisible pathogens and beneficial microbiomes. Understanding these mechanisms can help us effectively address the challenges posed by plant diseases. Dates: First session: Moodle: https://moodle.umontpellier.fr/course/view.php?id=28321 |
| Learning objectives | 1. Understand the challenges of plant health in today's agriculture and the basics of microbiology, including plant pathogens and beneficial microorganisms. 2. Get a first impression of laboratory work through a laboratory tour and simple experiments. 3. Apply the knowledge acquired in class during the experiments. 4. Summarize the knowledge acquired in a poster and a written report. |
| Number of hours | 16h |
| Evaluation | 2 reports and one poster |
| Managers | Nicolas Busset |
INNOVATIONS FOR PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
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| Description | Biomarkers are becoming increasingly important in medicine, particularly in the field of personalized medicine (prognosis, diagnosis, companion diagnostics). In recent years, medical technologies have become increasingly sophisticated and will therefore radically shape the future of medicine. During this course, you will gain a new insight into biomarkers and biotechnological innovations, with a vision of the possible future of personalized medicine, with the aim of helping you develop critical thinking applied to this field. Dates: First session: September 30 (6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.) For the remaining dates, please consult the AGENDA Visit the Moodle page before the first class Moodle: https://moodle.umontpellier.fr/course/view.php?id=28317 |
| Learning objectives | 1. Acquire new knowledge about personalized medicine and its future challenges 2. Seek valuable scientific information on innovations in biotechnology 3. Develop critical thinking based on more in-depth research on biomarkers 4. Organize your ideas and speak up |
| Number of hours | 14h |
| Evaluation | Continuous assessment: Debates |
| Managers | Constance Delaby |
ONE HEALTH & ECO-EPIDEMIOLOGY
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| Description | The COVID-19 pandemic has brought the concept ofOne Health, which has been promoted by certain international institutions and researchers for several years, back to the forefront of public opinion and political decision-makers. Following this stark reminder of a contemporary health reality, the term has since become fashionable in the media. Research projects are receiving substantial funding, and there are numerous national and international initiatives such as PREZODE. But what does theOne Health concept really mean? What are the real issues at stake? How can it be implemented in practice? Who can claim to be involved in this approach? What are the scientific and societal benefits, but also the weaknesses or flaws behind this label promoted by many projects? What are the links with another contemporary concept: eco-epidemiology? Dates: First session: October 9, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. October 16, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. November 15, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. November 18, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. December 8, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. December 13, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Visit the Moodle page before the first class Moodle: https://moodle.umontpellier.fr/course/view.php?id=29123 |
| Learning objectives | 1. Define the One Health concept and the science of eco-epidemiology 2. Identify the strengths and limitations of the concept 3. Identify the place of their own discipline in this challenge |
| Number of hours | 16h |
| Evaluation | Continuous assessment: quizzes, summaries, and role-playing |
| Managers | Catherine Moulia Laurent Gavotte |
THE BIONIC MAN
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| Description | The bionic man is equipped with all kinds of sensors. After a short presentation on electronic and photonic sensors applied to health and the environment, you will be asked to explore, through individual work, where these sensors are used in your field of expertise. Fundamental experiments may be conducted in order to highlight, in an educational manner, the limitations or advantages of these sensors in your area of expertise. Your study will be presented and evaluated by a jury made up of professors and students. Dates: First session: October 14, 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. The remaining dates will be set by consensus with the teachers. Moodle: https://moodle.umontpellier.fr/course/view.php?id=29121 |
| Learning objectives | 1. Define and classify electronic and photonic technologies 2. Identify the potential of electronic and photonic technologies in your field 3. Outline research projects that would benefit from electronic and photonic technologies 4. Create a poster to discuss the use of electronic and photonic technologies in your field. |
| Number of hours | 16h |
| Evaluation | Poster and Debates |
| Managers | Stéphane Blin Brice Sorli |
BASIC PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT
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| Description | The aim of this TU to introduce non-specialists to the major managerial challenges of sustainable development. Taking sustainable development issues into account in companies raises questions about both their definition of performance and their practices. Companies often perceive sustainability as a source of major challenges. How can the expectations of stakeholders as diverse as employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, the government, and local authorities be reconciled? How can the economic, social, and environmental dimensions that constitute the three pillars of sustainable development be reconciled? Dates: First session: September 25, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Ch1: Performance , CSRD, and Reporting November 20, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Ch2: Strategic vs. operational challenges Ch3: Environmental challenges Ch4: Organizational management and social issues Final debate: Visit the Moodle page before the first class Moodle: https://moodle.umontpellier.fr/course/view.php?id=29759 |
| Learning objectives | 1. Define sustainable development from a business perspective 2. Identify the main challenges posed by sustainable development for businesses 3. Compare sustainable business practices 4. Understand what business performance is 5.Differentiate between economic performance and overall performance 6.Distinguish between strategic and operational challenges in sustainable development 7.Understand the main environmental challenges facing businesses 8.Understand the main social challenges facing businesses 9.Defend your point of view on sustainable development in a public debate |
| Number of hours | 15h |
| Evaluation | Participation, the "Flipped Classroom" workshop, and final debate |
| Managers | Jean-Marie Courrent Géraldine Giordano |
IN-MOTION: How the way we move reveals who we are
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| Description | 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 personalities. Drawing on interdisciplinary perspectives from movement science 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 Dates: First session: September 29 (6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.) For the rest of the dates, please consult AGENDA Visit the Moodle page before the first class Moodle: https://moodle.umontpellier.fr/course/view.php?id=39568 |
| Learning objectives Learning | You will develop a critical understanding of the role of movement in expressing human identity. With no prerequisites, you will explore the basics of neuroscience, cognitive science, and movement studies. Through concrete examples, you will learn to observe and analyze movements in relation to personality, emotions, health, and culture. You will integrate these perspectives into interdisciplinary projects and develop an awareness of cultural differences in bodily expression. 1. Describe and explain how movement reflects individual and categorical traits using fundamental concepts from movement science and embodied cognition. 2. Observe and analyze human movements in real or digital contexts to identify patterns that reveal identity, intention, and interpersonal dynamics. 3. Integrate a bodily perspective into interdisciplinary projects, taking into account embodied human behavior. 4. Compare and reflect on cultural and contextual differences that influence the expression and interpretation of movement, thereby developing intercultural sensitivity and critical self-awareness. |
| Volume per hour | 16h |
| Evaluation | Poster (oral and written) |
| Manager | Benoit Bardy |
Biology by the numbers: Measure, Predict, and Design
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| Description | New "quantitative" approaches are needed in modern biology, with a shift in perspective from a primarily descriptive field to something else. The aim of this course is to provide tools and a mindset for answering questions in "modern" biology, arising from recent technological advances and new generation data (large scale or high resolution). These tools are by no means monodisciplinary and involve the integration of expertise from many different fields. We provide concrete and tangible examples of everyday situations that include cutting-edge experimental techniques and theoretical approaches to rationalize them. Maximum capacity: 20 Dates: First session: On-site: October 6 – 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Second session: October 20 – 6pm to 8pm 3rd session: November 3 – 6pm to 8pm 4th session: November 17 – 6pm to 8pm 5th session: November 24 – 6pm to 8pm 6th session: December 8 – 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Link: Moodle https://moodle.umontpellier.fr/course/view.php?id=39569 |
| Learning objectives | 1. Critique and evaluate the results of different measurement strategies. 2. Recognize the role of assumptions in data analysis and modeling. 3. Appreciate the role of predictive modeling in designing new systems. |
| Volume /hour | 16h |
| Evaluation | Mini written project, attendance, and oral presentation |
| Manager | Cherine Bechara Luca Ciandrini |
The Chemistry of Beer, Wine, and Culinary Arts
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| Description | Have you ever wondered how the perfect glass of wine or craft beer can enhance 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 Dates: First session: October 21 (5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.) November 20 (4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.) November 21 (9 a.m.-2 p.m.) December 4 (4 p.m.-7 p.m.) December 5 (10 a.m.-11 a.m.) December 8 (10-11 a.m.) One date ismissing Visit the Moodle page before the first class Moodle: https://moodle.umontpellier.fr/course/view.php?id=40174 |
| Learning objectives Learning | 1. Explain (in simple, understandable terms) how chemical processes (such as fermentation or cooking) create flavors in beer, wine, and food 2. Relate facts about how chemistry is used in everyday foods/drinks and explain some common cooking mistakes (such as flat beer or bland sauces) 3. Compare flavors and aromas through guided tastings to identify how the chemistry of ingredients can transform food. 4. Design your own small experiments (e.g., by modifying a recipe) based on your observations. |
| Volume /hour | 16h |
| Evaluation | Presentation, attendance, and written report |
| Manager | Tahmer Sharkawi |
Explore, understand, and learn: an outdoor journey in Sustainability
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| Description | This module offers an immersive introduction to sustainability through the practical exploration of sustainable urban issues in the heart of Montpellier. Using a geolocation app, students will embark on a fun, outdoor learning journey that links the challenges of sustainable cities to global sustainable development goals. Designed for students with little or no experience in sustainability or 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 of ecological transition. Maximum capacity: 20 Dates: First session: October 1 (6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.) Field trip: Montpellier city center (departure from Triolet) October 11 (full day) For the rest of the dates, please consult the AGENDA Visit the Moodle page before the first class Moodle: https://moodle.umontpellier.fr/course/view.php?id=39776 |
| Learning objectives Learning | 1. Deepen understanding of sustainability through real-world exploration and field observation. 2. Develop interdisciplinary and intercultural collaboration skills to address sustainability challenges. 3. Use digital tools to connect field data to theoretical concepts of sustainability. 4. Critically analyze and propose disciplinary perspectives on real-world sustainability issues, taking into account global and local contexts. |
| Volume /hour | 16h |
| Evaluation | Questions, pitch, reflection |
| Manager | Valérie Borrell and Vanessa Vigano |
Who's afraid of AI?
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| Description | 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 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, the risks and potential abuses it can entail. Throughout the course, participating students will design a project tailored to their field of study, with guidance from instructors. Dates: First session: October 22 (6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.) Second session: November 5 (6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.) Third session: November 12 (6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.) Fourth session: November 19 (6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.) Fifth session: November 26 (6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.) 6th session: December 2 (6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.) 7th session: December 3 (6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.) 8th session (project presentations): December 9 (6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.) For the rest of the dates, please consult the AGENDA. |
| Learning objectives Learning | 1. Think critically about AI 2. Use AI technology to improve their productivity 3. Design AI-related projects 4. Access more advanced resources on AI |
| Volume /hour | 16h |
| Evaluation | Written project and presentation |
| Manager | Ovidiu Radulescu Gabriele Orlando |
2 – THE TU
Immersive experiences in laboratories affiliated with the University of Montpellier
The deadline for choosing TU should be requested from the person in charge of the relevant master's program.
CHEMISTRY FOR HEALTHCARE, PROTECTION, AND NUTRITION APPLICATIONS
Design and Characterization of Porous Silica Nanoparticles with Incorporated Lanthanide Complexes for Nanothermometry Application
Lab: IEM
Duration: 2 ECTS, 12 hours of practice in a research framework
Organizer: Saad Sene
The students will synthesize porous silica nanoparticles using the sol-gel process and apply 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 through fluorimetry measurements.
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 Schiff Base Reaction and their Characterization
Lab: IEM
Duration: 2 ECTS, 12 hours of practice in a research framework
Organizer: Suming Li
The students will synthesize a dynamer from a tri-aldehyde and a water-soluble di-amino Jeffamine via Schiff base reaction in methanol, and then prepare an aqueous dynamer solution after evaporation of the solvent. A biopolymer solution will be prepared by dissolving carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCS) in distilled water. Hydrogels will be synthesized via Schiff base reaction by mixing CMCS and dynamer solutions at 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 determine the storage modulus (G’) and loss modulus (G”) changes as a function of strain, frequency, time, and temperature. The self-healing properties of hydrogels will be assessed by 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 Cytotoxicity of Biomaterials
Lab: ICGM
Duration: 2 ECTS, 12 hours of practice in a research framework
Organizer: Marie Noelle Labour
The work will consist of maintaining cell lines in culture for two weeks, seeding cells onto biomaterials, and analyzing cell viability by metabolic activity and live-dead staining.
Introduction to NMR Characterization
Lab: ICGM
Duration: 2 ECTS, 12 hours of practice in a research framework
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 before 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 practice in a research framework
Organizer: Guillaume Cazals
The fundamental principles of high-resolution mass spectrometry.
The handling of 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 practice in a research framework
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 ropes of the thesis | – |
EARTH AND WATER UNDER GLOBAL CHANGE
Earth Sciences major
- Hydromorph lab: model and physical experimentation
- Borehole hydrogeophysical logging and hydraulic tests
- Geophysical methods (field experiment, inversion)
- Modeling and inversion of electrical resistivity
- Modeling of flow and transport in heterogeneous systems
- Influence of Anthropogenic Activities on River Water
- Multi-scale monitoring for characterization of karst
- Heat and water transfer in the soil-vegetation-atmosphere system Introduction to isotope hydrology flood impact observatory
- Multi-agent modeling Wastewater reuse for agriculture: fundamental processes
- Satellite observation for large river characterization
- 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: Spatial integrated modeling of fluxes
- Remote sensing methods applied to soil moisture mapping
Water Sciences Major
- Introduction to isotope hydrology
- Multi-scale monitoring for hydrogeological and hydrochemical characterization of karst
- Multi-agent modeling
- Heat and water transfer in soil-vegetation-atmosphere systems
- Reuse of wastewater 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 / Building a Theoretical Framework
- Analysis of qualitative data
- Introduction to qualitative research methods
- Introduction to quantitative research methods
MODELING BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS
- Nicolas Meyer (MCF, 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 Polymers in Interaction
- 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 to environmental and health diagnosis, 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 Sensor RFID: 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 plant abiotic stress analysis | 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: stomatal origin or 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 prediction 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 are complementary 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 experimentation in community ecology | Emanuel Fronhofer |
| ISEM | How to infer the structure of complex food webs? | Claire Jacquet |
| MARBEC | Swimming performance in fish larvae challenged by 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 exploit the latest technological developments in mass spectrometry and immunoassays for the discovery, validation, and use of biomarkers in various human pathologies (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 – TU
Acquisition of knowledge and skills that can be applied in any professional field
Please also find here the dates and rooms for the various sessions.
See also our calendar for non-core hours, TTUs, and Multidisciplinary Project schedules.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I register for Non-Core and Cross-Disciplinary courses?
On September 9, you will receive a questionnaire to choose your non-core and cross-disciplinary units. Please respond as soon as possible to secure your place.
Note: TU areintroductory units. You can choose from any of the units offered by other programs, except your own.
TU can be selected regardless of which program you belong to.