Program Customization
Customize your learning path with three different types of course units: Non-Core, Cross-Curricular, and In-Lab.
Each program includes a number of non-core modules as well as a certain Number of hours mandatory cross-disciplinary training.
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Deadline
for TTU & Non-core registration: September 19,2025
1 – TU C TU
An introduction to a new field of study, 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 students and the instructors responsible for each TU to minimize scheduling conflicts. Please check the Moodle sites for the various non-core courses for detailed information.
Checkthe IDIL CALENDAR for any changes to the dates of the course units.
Mediterranean Ecosystems
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| Description | The goal of this course is to explore Mediterranean terrestrial environments, their diversity, dynamics, and history. During field trips, students will study a wide range of ecosystems along the Camargue coast. Maximum capacity: 20 Dates: First session: on November 3 (5:30–7:30 p.m.) Field trip date: on November 8 (all day) Final discussion: on 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 AND THE ENVIRONMENT
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| Description | The objective of this TU 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 social objects, links between medicines and public health, regulatory aspects and healthcare systems worldwide, environmental issues. Chapters and dates: 1. Pharmaceutical forms: classification, route of administration, and bioavailability –Laurianne SIMON October 10 (5:00–6:00 PM) October 17 (5:00–7:00 PM) October 23 (5:00–7:00 PM) October 24 (5:00–7:00 PM) 2.Counterfeit drugs and pharmaceuticals, a major issue – Baptiste ROBIN November 12 (5:00–7:00 PM) 3. Environmental impact of drugs? A societal challenge and strategies – Hélène FENET November 13 (5:30–7:30 PM) 4. International issues of pharmacoeconomics in the life cycle of medicines – Géraldine LEGUELIN November 25 (5:30 PM – 7:30 PM) 5. Comparative evolution of requirements for marketing a medical product worldwide – Virginie RAGE November 26 (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM) Other sessions (coming soon) |
| Number of hours | 16h |
| Evaluation | Essay: " " (document analysis) |
| Manager | Virginie Rage-Andrieu |
Scientific openness to issues related to the Earth and water in the context of 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 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 visual materials to help raise public awareness. Maximum capacity: 20 Dates: First session: October 25 The remaining dates will be set by consensus with the instructor Visit the Moodle page before the first class Moodle: https://moodle.umontpellier.fr/course/view.php?id=28308 |
| Learning Objectives | 1. Identify specific issues related to climate change and the consequences of human activity (Knowledge) 2. Summarize and classify the various consequences of human activity (Understanding) 3. Propose well-researched solutions based not only on prior knowledge but also on lectures (Application) 4. Evaluate possible solutions based on scientific evidence, taking into account social and economic perspectives (analyze) 5. Compare with other problems and proposed and critical solutions (evaluate) |
| Number of hours | 15h |
| Evaluation | Group multimedia production for a presentation |
| Manager | Linda Luquot |
WHY DEMOCRACY IS HARD
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| Description | 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 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 to what extent 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 systems and seek to understand the fundamental reasons why they differ from democratic systems. Dates: First session: October 3 (6:00 PM–8:00 PM) In Building 3 of theFaculty of Law and Political Science, Room 3.1.12 Workshop 1: October 18 (9:00 AM–1:00 PM) Workshop 2: November 15 (9:00 AM–1:00 PM) 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 gain a better understanding of why these differences persist. 2. Gain a better understanding of the theoretical and philosophical foundations of different forms of government, including non-democratic forms. 3. Develop a critical and thoughtful perspective on individual well-being and the common good. 4. Appreciate the usefulness and importance of thinking about politics and political systems in terms of competing utopias. 5. More generally and importantly, participating 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 a written report |
| Managers | Marc Smyrl |
DEFUSING QUANTITATIVE BULLSHIT
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| Description | The goal of this course is to help students navigate the modern,bullshit-filledenvironment by identifyingbullshit, recognizing 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 a blatant disregard for truth and logical consistency. The expression “Calling bullshit” is a performative act in which one publicly rejects something reprehensible. Dates: Session 1: October 2 (8:00 AM–11:15 AM) Session 2: October 10 (1:15 PM–4:30 PM) Session 3: October 17 (1:15 PM–4:30 PM) Session 4: October 23 (8:00 AM–11:15 AM) Session 5: November 14 (1:15 PM–4:30 PM) Tentative schedule (to be adjusted based on participants’ actual availability) Visit the Moodle page before the first class Moodle: https://moodle.umontpellier.fr/course/view.php?id=28315 |
| Learning Objectives | 1. Navigating today’s bullshit-filled environment. 2. Identifyingquantitative bullshitin numbers or charts and explaining whythey’requestionable 3. Combating bullshit through effective analysis and reasoning |
| 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 do. Pathogens—invisible microorganisms—infect plants, causing wilting, deformities, and other issues. How do plants cope with their diseases? Plants have developed genetic resistance to fight pathogens, but these pathogens also evolve 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 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 modern agriculture and the fundamentals of microbiology, including plant pathogens and beneficial microorganisms. 2. Get a first glimpse of laboratory work through a lab tour and simple experiments 3. Apply the knowledge gained in class during experiments 4. Summarize the knowledge gained in a poster and a written report. |
| Number of hours | 16h |
| Evaluation | 2 presentations and a poster |
| Managers | Nicolas Busset |
INNOVATIONS IN PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
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| Description | Biomarkers are becoming increasingly important in medicine, particularly in the field of personalized medicine (prognostics, diagnostics, 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 new insights into biomarkers and biotechnological innovations, with a vision of the possible future of personalized medicine, with the aim of helping you develop applied critical thinking in this field. Dates: First session: September 30 (6:30–8:30 p.m.) For the remaining dates, please check the CALENDAR Visit the Moodle page before the first class Moodle: https://moodle.umontpellier.fr/course/view.php?id=28317 |
| Learning Objectives | 1. Gain new insights into personalized medicine and its future challenges 2. Find valuable scientific information on innovations in biotechnology 3. Develop critical thinking skills through in-depth research on biomarkers 4. Organize your thoughts and speak up |
| Number of hours | 14h |
| Evaluation | Continuous Assessment: Discussions |
| Managers | Constance Delaby |
ONE HEALTH & ECO-EPIDEMIOLOGY
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| Description | The COVID-19 pandemic has brought the concept ofOne Health—advocated by certain international institutions and researchers for several years—back into the spotlight among the general public and policymakers. Following this stark reminder of a contemporary health reality, the term has since become a buzzword in the media. Research projects are receiving significant funding, and there are numerous national and international initiatives such as PREZODE. But what does theOne Health concept really mean? What are the real challenges? How is it implemented in practice? Who can claim to be a stakeholder in this approach? What are the scientific and societal benefits, but also the weaknesses or flaws hidden behind this label promoted by many projects? What are the connections with another contemporary concept: eco-epidemiology? Dates: First session: October 9, 5:00 PM–8:00 PM October 16, 5:00 PM–8:00 PM November 15, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM November 18, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM December 8, 6:30 PM–8:00 PM December 13, 9:00 AM–12:30 PM 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 role of their own discipline in addressing this challenge |
| Number of hours | 16h |
| Evaluation | Ongoing 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. Following a brief presentation on electronic and photonic sensors applied to healthcare and the environment, you will be asked to conduct an independent project exploring where these sensors are used within your field of expertise. Fundamental experiments may be conducted to demonstrate, in an educational manner, the limitations or advantages of these sensors within your area of expertise. Your project will be presented and evaluated by a jury composed of faculty and students. Dates: First session: October 14, 5:00–8:00 PM The remaining dates will be set by consensus with the instructors 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 | Posters and Discussions |
| 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 key managerial challenges of sustainable development. Addressing sustainable development challenges within companies calls into question both their definition of performance and their practices. Companies often perceive sustainability as a source of major challenges. How can we reconcile the expectations of stakeholders as diverse as employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, the government, and local authorities? How can we reconcile the economic, social, and environmental dimensions that constitute the three pillars of sustainable development? Dates: First session: September 25, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Ch1: Performance , CSRD, and Reporting November 20, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Ch2: Strategic vs. operational challenges Ch3: Environmental challenges Ch4: Organizational management and social issues Final discussion: 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 that sustainable development poses to businesses 3. Compare sustainable business practices 4. Understand what constitutes a company’s performance 5.Distinguish 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 one’s perspective on sustainable development in a public debate |
| Number of hours | 15h |
| Evaluation | Participation, the "Flipped Classroom" workshop, and final discussion |
| 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 insights into our physical and social personality. 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 PM–8:00 PM) 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=39568 |
| Learning Objectives Learning Objectives | You will develop a critical understanding of the role of movement in the expression of human identity. With no prerequisites, you will explore the fundamentals 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 sciences and embodied cognition. 2. Observe and analyze human movements in real-world or digital contexts to identify patterns revealing identity, intention, and interpersonal dynamics. 3. Integrate a embodied 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 Hours | 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, as the field shifts from a primarily descriptive focus 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 monodisciplinary and involve integrating expertise from many different fields. We provide concrete, tangible examples of everyday situations that include cutting-edge experimental techniques and theoretical approaches to rationalize them. Maximum capacity: 20 Dates: First session: 1st session: In-person: October 6 – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM 2nd session: October 20 – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM 3rd session: November 3 – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM 4th session: November 17 – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM 5th session: November 24 – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM 6th session: December 8 – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Link: Moodle https://moodle.umontpellier.fr/course/view.php?id=39569 |
| Learning Objectives | 1. Critique and evaluate the results of various measurement strategies. 2. Recognize the role of assumptions in data analysis and modeling. 3. Appreciate the role of predictive modeling in the design of new systems. |
| Volume -hour | 16h |
| Evaluation | Mini written project, attendance, and oral presentation |
| Manager | Cherine Bechara Luca Ciandrini |
The Chemistry of Beer, Wine, and the Culinary Arts
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| Description | Have you ever wondered how a 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 Dates: First session: October 21 (5:00–6:00 PM) November 20 (4:00–5:00 PM) November 21 (9:00 AM–2:00 PM) December 4 (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) December 5 (10:00 AM–11:00 AM) December 8 (10:00 AM–11:00 AM) One date is missing Visit the Moodle page before the first class Moodle: https://moodle.umontpellier.fr/course/view.php?id=40174 |
| Learning Objectives Learning Objectives | 1. Explain (in simple, easy-to-understand terms) how chemical processes (such as fermentation or cooking) create flavors in beer, wine, and food 2. Share facts about how chemistry is used in everyday foods and beverages 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 (for example, 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 into sustainability
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| Description | This module offers an immersive introduction to sustainability through hands-on exploration of urban sustainability 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 prior 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 insights. 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 the ecological transition. Maximum capacity: 20 Dates: First session: October 1 (6:00 PM–8:00 PM) Field trip: Montpellier city center (departure from Triolet) October 11 (Full day) 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=39776 |
| Learning Objectives Learning Objectives | 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 link 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, thoughts |
| 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 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, the risks, and the 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. Dates: First session: October 22 (6:00 PM to 8:00 PM) Second session: November 5 (6:00 PM to 8:00 PM) Third session: November 12 (6:00 PM to 8:00 PM) Fourth session: November 19 (6:00 PM to 8:00 PM) Fifth session: November 26 (6:00 PM to 8:00 PM) 6th session: December 2 (6:00 PM to 8:00 PM) 7th session: December 3 (6:00 PM to 8:00 PM) 8th session (project presentations): December 9 (6:00 PM to 8:00 PM) For the remaining dates, please see the CALENDAR |
| Learning Objectives Learning Objectives | 1. Engage in critical thinking 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 at laboratories affiliated with the University of Montpellier
Please contact the director of the relevant master’s program for the deadline for selecting TU courses.
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 group, 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 practical work 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 the solvent has evaporated. 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 heteronuclear, 1H decoupling / 2D NMR (homonuclear and heteronuclear) / 3D NMR. Diffusion coefficient measurement (DOSY) / Solid-state NMR / Gel NMR (HRMAS).
Introduction to High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry
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.
Operating the Orbitrap.
Key steps in sample preparation.
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
- Impact of Human Activities on River Water
- Multi-scale 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 the characterization of 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 in 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 (CNRS Research Fellow, 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, and Characterization, A. Vena & B. Sorli
PLANT 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 the analysis of 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 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 prediction on a European scale by 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 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 – 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
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I register for non-core and interdisciplinary courses?
On September 9, you will receive a questionnaire to help you select your non-core and cross-disciplinary courses. Please respond as soon as possible to secure your spot.
Note: TU areintroductory courses. You can choose from any of the courses offered by other tracks, except your own.
TU courses are available regardless of which track you are in.