Enrollment year
2018/2019
Academic discipline
NN (INDEFINITO/INTERDISCIPLINARE)
Department
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS "FELICE CASORATI"
Curriculum
PERCORSO COMUNE
Period
1st semester (01/10/2018 - 18/01/2019)
Lesson hours
24 lesson hours
Activity type
WRITTEN TEST
Prerequisites
A language proficiency at or above the level of B1+ according to the European Framework of Reference
Learning outcomes
1. Reach the so-called Level B2 of the European Framework of Reference, i.e., the level of "independent user". The
student should be able to use the main structures of the language with confidence, own a wide range of vocabulary and
use appropriate communication strategies in a variety of social situations;
2. Acquire and use independently the basic technical and scientific vocabulary in Biology. The students must
demonstrate that they know how to read and understand scientific texts of various types using the techniques of
skimming and scanning. The students must also be able to write short reports, articles and compositions of a scientific
nature.
Course contents
1. All the grammar and language structures, vocabulary and communication strategies planned by the level
B2 of the European Framework of Reference;
2. The following items:
What is Biology?
Branches of Biology
The Human Body
The skeleton
The muscular system
The nervous system
The cardiovascular system
The respiratory system
The digestive system
The integumentary system
The senses
Cells, DNA and Biotechnology
Bacteria and Viruses
The lymphatic and immunity system
Metabolism
Infectious diseases and diseases of metabolism
Tools of the biologist
Botany Basics
External plant parts
Internal plant parts
Plant life cycles
Plant hormones and growth regulators
Teaching methods
We will use the educational methods of the contemporary language teaching: lectures, interactive lesson, reflection on language, reflection on the vocabulary, ESP
Reccomended or required readings
Handouts can downloaded from Kiro
Assessment methods
An in tinere test is scheduled
Conditions for passing the module
Positive outcome of the in itinere tests during the course. In case of failure, the student must take a final written exam with open and closed questions.
Further information
An in tinere test is scheduled
Conditions for passing the module
Positive outcome of the in itinere tests during the course. In case of failure, the student must take a final written exam with open and closed questions.
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