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2022　Biochemistry discussions in English

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Academic unit or major
Undergraduate major in Life Science and Technology
Instructor(s)
Mcglynn Shawn  Hoshino Ayuko  Zhu Bo 
Class Format
Lecture / Exercise    (Livestream)
Media-enhanced courses
Courses specified
Day/Period(Room No.)
Tue1-2(H1104)  Fri1-2(H1104)  
Group
-
Course number
LST.A355
Credits
2
Academic year
2022
Offered quarter
3Q
Syllabus updated
2022/9/2
Lecture notes updated
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Language used
English
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Course description and aims

In this class, we focus on academic presentations and discussions. In academic discussion, we'll explore styles of: How to ask?What to ask? How to respond? How to direct questions? and the use of “set phrases” that can be used in asking questions. In addition, we'll explore how to give effective presentations, including how to interact with your audience, and the importance of knowing your audience.
The class will primarily consist of student presentations, with the expectation that all students both present and ask questions during or after each presentation.

Student learning outcomes

Giving presentations can be difficult for anyone. Students who take this class will become more familiar and comfortable with giving presentations, and asking questions. In addition to working on the mechanics of presentations, we'll have many discussions about topics across the biochemical sciences.

Course taught by instructors with work experience

✔ Applicable How instructors' work experience benefits the course
A critical part of being a researcher is communication. In this class, the instructors will share their experience and viewpoints about how to communicate effectively, and how to maximize the value of both giving, and attending presentations.

Keywords

Academic debate, current topics in biochemistry, public speaking.

Competencies that will be developed

Specialist skills ✔ Intercultural skills ✔ Communication skills ✔ Critical thinking skills ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills
✔ We focus on academic discussion of biochemistry.

Class flow

This class will primarily be in the form of student presentations and questions by students.
This course will be given via ZOOM. Details for class flow will be notified by an instructor in the first class.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Faculty presentations and introduction of academic debate. Student topic selection. How to ask, what to ask, how to interrupt, and how to co-explore a topic with the speaker.
Class 2 Presentation by instructor with required questions from students. How to co-explore a topic with the speaker.
Class 3 Student presentations with required questions from students. Students learn a topic in biochemistry, present it, and also practice asking questions and co-learning with the presenting students.
Class 4 Student presentations with required questions from students. Students learn a topic in biochemistry, present it, and also practice asking questions and co-learning with the presenting students.
Class 5 Student presentations with required questions from students. Students learn a topic in biochemistry, present it, and also practice asking questions and co-learning with the presenting students.
Class 6 Student presentations with required questions from students. Students learn a topic in biochemistry, present it, and also practice asking questions and co-learning with the presenting students.
Class 7 Student presentations with required questions from students. Students learn a topic in biochemistry, present it, and also practice asking questions and co-learning with the presenting students.
Class 8 Student presentations with required questions from students. Students learn a topic in biochemistry, present it, and also practice asking questions and co-learning with the presenting students.
Class 9 Student presentations with required questions from students. Students learn a topic in biochemistry, present it, and also practice asking questions and co-learning with the presenting students.
Class 10 Student presentations with required questions from students. Students learn a topic in biochemistry, present it, and also practice asking questions and co-learning with the presenting students.
Class 11 Student presentations with required questions from students. Students learn a topic in biochemistry, present it, and also practice asking questions and co-learning with the presenting students.
Class 12 Student presentations with required questions from students. Students learn a topic in biochemistry, present it, and also practice asking questions and co-learning with the presenting students.
Class 13 Student presentations with required questions from students. Students learn a topic in biochemistry, present it, and also practice asking questions and co-learning with the presenting students.
Class 14 Group Discussion We synthesize the topics presented and the lessons learned.

Out-of-Class Study Time (Preparation and Review)

More than 2 hours is expected to be needed to prepare a presentation, which can be done by consulting literature, text books, and also in discussion with the course instructors.

Textbook(s)

No specific book.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

No specific book.

Assessment criteria and methods

Students will be assessed on the presentations given, and also on their asking questions during all of the classes.

Related courses

  • unknown

Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)

The course will be in English. If you are not good at English, it is oK and we will work together.

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