English for Life Science 4
Mgr. Markéta Dudová, Ph.D.
English for Life Science 4
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jaro 2022

This course helps you prepare to succeed in the JA002 exam. The information about the exam is available here

Credit Requirements:

1 Literature review: Description of the assignment Deadline: 13 March

2 My research (essay): Description of the assignment Deadline:  10 April

3 Peer review: Description of the assignment Deadline:  19 April

4 Abstract: Description of the assignment Deadline: 2 May

5 Presentation: You will present your research for about 10 minutes, followed by a discussion.

There is no pass/fail boundary for the assignments - you will get the credit for completing them.

You are allowed to miss two seminars (no questions asked). If you happen to miss more than two lessons, inform your teacher by email. 

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Učitel doporučuje studovat od 21. 2. 2022 do 27. 2. 2022.
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Učitel doporučuje studovat od 28. 2. 2022 do 6. 3. 2022.
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Učitel doporučuje studovat od 7. 3. 2022 do 13. 3. 2022.
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Učitel doporučuje studovat od 21. 3. 2022 do 27. 3. 2022.
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Učitel doporučuje studovat od 4. 4. 2022 do 10. 4. 2022.
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Učitel doporučuje studovat od 18. 4. 2022 do 24. 4. 2022.
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Week 1: Biological Immortality


Biological Immortality: Worksheet
Print it and bring it to the class or download it onto your computer to be able to make changes. It's better to work on a laptop or tablet than on mobile phones in the class.

Week 2: Biological Immortality


We will work with the worksheet uploaded in Week 1

Case studies: Bristelecone pine, hydra, Welwitschia
Go through the articles we read last week to refresh the vocabulary

Optional video:


Week 3: mRNA

mRNA: Worksheet
Print it and bring it in the class or download it onto your computer to be able to make changes in it


Optional further reading:

Week 4: Literature Review Submission


Literature Review Submission
Submit by March 13

After the lesson: Complete the interactive exercise below (optional) 

Week 5: Brain Awareness Week


Brain Awareness Week: Worksheet
print it and bring it in the class or download it onto your computer to be able to make changes in it


Czech Brain Awareness Week: Program
Go through the program of the BAW 2022. It would be great if you attended at least one event. Next lesson, you can share with your colleagues what you learned


After the lesson (optional)

Watch the video in which a student of Astrophysics speaks openly about her mental illness

Week 6: Brain Awareness: Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's disease: Worksheet
print it and bring it in the class or download it onto your computer to be able to make changes in it. In addition to this worksheet, we will finish the worksheet from previous week


Peer review pairs
complete the chart to make a peer review pair

Week 7: Reading Week (Self-study lesson)


There is no class on Campus this week. You will work individually - start working on your research essay.



Peer review pairs
complete the chart to make a peer review pair

Week 8: My Research: Essay Submission


Peatlands: Worksheet
Print it and bring it in the class or download it onto your computer to be able to make changes in it


Essay submission
You will find the essay for your review in this folder
Peer review pairs
Complete the chart with the topic of your research

Week 9: Peer Review Submission



Peer review pairs
Put your name to the essay you would like to review. Write a review and send it by email to the author of the essay by April 19. Submit your review to the folder below (your review will be visible just for the teacher)

Peer review submission
Send your review to the author of the essay by email and upload it into this folder by 19 April


Essay submission
You will find the essay for your review in this folder

Week 10: How to write an abstract

Worksheet
download it onto your computer or print it and bring it in the class


After the lesson: Watch the video to find out how to write an abstract

Week 11: Abstract Submission

Week 12 / 13: Presentations

Week 14: Revision and Evaluation of the Course


Complete the interactive exercise below:


Complete the evaluation form below. Your answers will be anonymous