English for Biotechnology BSc and Pharmacy Students 4

Adatok

A Tantárgybejelentőben megadott hivatalos adatok az alábbi tanévre: 2022-2023

Tematika

English for Biotechnology BSc and Pharmacy Students 1-4. are courses designed to give students a comprehensive introduction to the scientific concepts and English terminology currently used in the field of Biotechnology and Pharmacy. Students will attain knowledge about the field of Biotechnology and Pharmacy and deeper understanding of the biological concepts used in English. Furthermore, students will improve all four skills, reading, listening, writing, and speaking in the field of Biotechnology and Pharmacy through extensive reading and listening comprehension tasks and also with writing and speaking exercises, class discussions, research projects and with the aid of guest speakers. In addition, students will develop critical thinking, communication and presentation skills presently used in all areas of Biotechnology. The objectives covered in these courses are both academic and practical in nature and are presented in a gradually demanding manner throughout the 4 semesters. The fourteen-week programme of 28 hours covers topics starting from grammar and presentation techniques, through oral and written communication, until preparing the students to writing and presenting their thesis.

Course purpose

The main goal of the courses is to gain fluency, literacy, and confidence in using English in the field of Biotechnology and Pharmacy. Students will learn to understand and use professional Biotechnology terminology and literature for all their purposes and necessities. They will gain knowledge in English to use their skills in individual class topics and for research projects, as well. Written assessments and student presentations will help students learn to write and speak concisely and accurately, while encouraging analytical thinking referenced to observations. This course is specifically designed to cover all of the possible topics regarding the academic level in the field of Biotechnology and Pharmacy with the aid of our up-to-date resources to their fullest extent. These fields include but not restricted to: Genetic manipulation, Immunology, Molecular biology and Gene technology and Pharmaceutical and Medical Biotechnology. Our goal is to train future graduates to fulfil their academic potential and have the opportunity to apply and participate in national and international MSc, later PhD programs.

Előadások

Gyakorlatok

Szemináriumok

• 1. Introduction, Overview of exam tasks
• 2. Introduction to the English terminology of Biotechnology and Pharmacy 4.
• 3. Communication skills practice
• 4. Reading comprehension exercises
• 5. Writing skills: Requesting reference letter
• 6. Listening comprehension exercises
• 7. Proficiency grammar points
• 8. Translation techniques 4.
• 9. Communication skills 4.
• 10. Official letters: formal requirements
• 11. Analysis of graphs and charts
• 12. Making a summary
• 13. Test
• 14. Test
• 15. Listening comprehension exercises
• 16. Drug treatment in special risk groups
• 17. Writing techniques 4.
• 18. Summary task
• 19. Writing task: Letter of invitation for a conference
• 20. History taking at the Pharmacy
• 21. Presentation skills 4.
• 22. Career planning 4.
• 23. Communication skills practice
• 24. Problem solving and critical thinking 4.
• 25. Course summary
• 26. Course summary
• 27. Test, evaluation
• 28. Test, evaluation

A tananyag elsajátításához szükséges segédanyagok

Kötelező irodalom

Saját oktatási anyag

Jegyzet

Ajánlott irodalom

A félév elfogadásának feltételei

- regular active attendance
- 1 project work and 1 presentation

Félévközi ellenőrzések

Távolmaradás pótlásának lehetőségei

Vizsgakérdések

Vizsgáztatók

Gyakorlatok, szemináriumok oktatói

• Nagy Renáta
• Szántóné Dr. Csongor Alexandra