Theory and Practice in Scientific Writing and Discussion (Pharmaceutical Sciences, English)A-E3
| Numbering Code | U-LAS51 10014 SB48 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ First semester | |
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| Number of Credits | 2 | Course Type | Seminar | |
| Target Year | 2nd year students or above | Target Student | For science students | |
| Language | Japanese and English | Day/Period | Mon.4/Mon.5 | |
| Instructor name | CAMPBELL, Douglas Simon (Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Program-Specific Associate Professor) | |||
| Outline and Purpose of the Course |
"Theory and Practice in Scientific Writing and Discussion" will provide students with the basics of scientific English. Expressions and vocabulary used in scientific texts are different from everyday English. When giving a presentation or a seminar, or writing a report or research manuscript, it is critical to use a well organised and precise language so that the ideas and discoveries are well communicated. This course is mainly targeted to students who wish to pursue a scientific career, especially in research. Although learning new vocabulary and grammar is a substantial part of this course, the emphasis will be put on practice. |
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| Course Goals |
To acquire basic knowledge on the structure and vocabulary of scientific English (biology, physics, chemistry). To be able to build sentences using the vocabulary and grammar they have learned. To learn English names of common scientific tools. To be able to accurately describe dimensions and relative positions of objects, scientific equations, chemical reactions and other scientific concepts. To be able to communicate scientific content in English in a relaxed manner and without hesitation. |
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| Schedule and Contents |
1. What is Scientific English? (1 week) 2. The basic units and dimensions, numerals, enunciation and comprehension of complex numbers and equations. (1 week) 3. Chemicals and chemical reactions. (1 week) 4. Latin and Greek roots of modern scientific English. (1 week) 5. How to describe the relative position and dimensions of an object, descriptions of movements and force, basic human and animal anatomy. (3 weeks) 6. Mid-term exam / Description of experimental setups (1 week) 7. Description of experimental setups in Biology and Chemistry. (2 weeks) 8. Listening to a scientific presentation/TV program and asking questions on its content (2 weeks) 9. Introduction to giving presentations - Elevator Pitch / self- introduction and Scientific-flash talks (3 weeks) Presentations 10. Presentations and Feedback (1 week) |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy |
- Class participation (answering and asking quetsions or discussion, 40%). - Midterm exam (30%) - Assignments (such as role play in Laboratory or Pharmacy, elevator pitch / self introduction, scientific flash talk, 30%). The balance between the above will be dependent on the number of assignments given. |
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| Course Requirements | Students uncomfortable in social interactions may find this course challenging. | |||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | Review from the textbook, listening exercises on the CDs, class material and preparation for assignments to be presented either in class or submitted. | |||
| Textbooks | Textbooks/References |
Comprehensive Scientific English (A) 4th Edition, Anthony FW FOONG, (IMEX. Japan), ISBN:978-4-9905790-2-9, 4th edition, April 2020
OpenStax Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Chemistry and Physics, freely available to download at the URL below. |
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| References, etc. | References and articles will also be given via PandA. | |||
| Related URL | https://openstax.org/subjects | |||
