Course: English Course for Biological Chemistry and Bioinformatics

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Course title English Course for Biological Chemistry and Bioinformatics
Course code OJZ/510
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Frequency of the course In each academic year, in the winter semester.
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 0
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Klementová Šárka, doc. RNDr. CSc.
  • Kortusová Kateřina, Mgr.
  • Kos Petr, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Pavlínová Klára, Mgr.
  • Kovářová Zuzana, Mgr.
  • Czaban Natalie Jane, M.A.
  • Steer Christopher, B.A.
Course content
Content of practicals: The classes will focus on practicing all language skills needed for successful study in the English language - reading, listening, speaking, writing and specialist vocabulary. All materials will be delivered by the teacher.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Work with text (with textbook, with book), Demonstration
  • Class attendance - 20 hours per semester
  • Preparation for classes - 20 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Increasing language competencies and communication skills of students.
Preparing Biological Chemistry and Bioinformatics students for study in English
Prerequisites
CEFR B2

Assessment methods and criteria
Interim evaluation

Credit is awarded for Regular attendance Active participation in English in class The work load of home preparation is up to a number of hours per day
Recommended literature
  • Phillips, D.: Longman Preparation Course for the TOEFL TEST.


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): Bioinformatics (1) Category: Informatics courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter