Course: English for Biochemists 1

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Course title English for Biochemists 1
Course code KBC/ANN1
Organizational form of instruction Exercise
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 1
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Compulsory, Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Brauner František, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Kadlecová Helena, Mgr.
  • Karasková Eva, Mgr.
Course content
English grammar is repeated and developed using the textbook English Grammar in Use (Cambridge University Press), Raymond Murphy. The content of the textbook is completed by terminology of chemistry (basic terminology of inorganic and organic compounds, types of chemical reactions, protein structure) and that of biological disciplines (chromosome, mitosis, meiosis, mutation, photosynthesis). An emphasis is given to successful reading and translation of texts, orientation in the text and application of the grammar, which has been taught.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Group work
  • Attendace - 26 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 5 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 10 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Repetition of basic knowledge of spoken and written English obtained in secondary schools (successful passing of an English language exam at graduate level is considered advantage). English grammar is repeated and developed using the textbook English Grammar in Use (Cambridge University Press), Raymond Murphy. The content of the textbook is completed by terminology of chemistry (basic terminology of inorganic and organic compounds, types of chemical reactions, protein structure) and that of biological disciplines (chromosome, mitosis, meiosis, mutation, photosynthesis). An emphasis is given to successful reading and translation of texts, orientation in the text and application of the grammar, which has been taught.
To learn chemical terminology related to biochemistry.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of AJ at B1 level.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Systematic Observation of Student

Credit is awarded on the basis of a written test, where the student must obtain at least 60% of points.
Recommended literature
  • Raymond Murphy. (2019). English Grammar in Use. 5th edition. Cambridge University Press.
  • Raymond Murphy. (2014). English Grammar in Use. Cambridge University Press.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (2022) Category: Chemistry courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Biochemistry (2022) Category: Chemistry courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Bioinformatics (2021) Category: Informatics courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter