Scientific communication in English
- ECTS credits5
- Teaching semesterSpring
- Course codeKJEM290
- Number of semesters1
- LanguageEnglish.
- Resources
ECTS Credits
5.
Level of Study
Bachelor.
Teaching semester
Spring
Place of Instruction
Bergen.
Objectives and Content
The course will give the students an introduction to the most common terms used in English scientific literature, with a specific focus on chemistry. The teaching includes regular lectures and seminars where the students present and discuss scientific text that they have written.
The goal is that the students will learn to express themself precisely and scientifically in English, both in writing and in oral presentations.
Learning Outcomes
After completing the course the student should be able to:
Knowledge
The student
- Knows scientific (with a focus on chemistry) terms and phrases used in English
- Knows the structure and basis of a scientific article
Skills
The student
- Can produce a scientific text in English using the correct terms and phrases
General competence
The student
- Can communicate scientific material in English both in writing and in oral presentations.
Required Previous Knowledge
None.
Recommended Previous Knowledge
None.
Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap
None.
Access to the Course
You must be enrolled to one of the study programmes at the Faculty of Mathematics and natural sciences.
Teaching and learning methods
4 hours of teaching (lectures and seminars) every week for 6 weeks.
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
Attend five of six seminars. Write a (popular-) scientific paper in English.
Forms of Assessment
Approved (popular-) scientific paper, including an oral presentation of it. Approved attendance of the seminars. Compulsory work is valid for three following semesters.
Grading Scale
Pass / Fail
Assessment Semester
Only exam in semesters with regular teaching.
Course Evaluation
The students should evaluate the teaching according to UiB and the department¿s system of quality assurance.
Programme Committee
Department of Chemistry.
Course Coordinator
Department of Chemistry.
Course Administrator
Department of Chemistry.
Department
Department of Chemistry.
Contact
Contact Information
Lecturer and administrative contact person you will find on Mitt UiB. Alternatively contact the study consultant at the department.
Exam information
Type of assessment: Approved article with presentation
- Withdrawal deadline
- 01.06.2021