Universität Wien

301039 SE English communication for life scientists (2025S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Continuous assessment of course work

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Mo 28.04. 16:45-18:15 Seminarraum 1.3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.005, Ebene 1

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 16 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

There will be no class on 03.03.2025

  • Monday 03.03. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1.3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.005, Ebene 1
  • Monday 10.03. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1.3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.005, Ebene 1
  • Monday 17.03. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1.3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.005, Ebene 1
  • Monday 24.03. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1.3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.005, Ebene 1
  • Monday 31.03. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1.3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.005, Ebene 1
  • Monday 07.04. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1.3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.005, Ebene 1
  • Monday 05.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1.3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.005, Ebene 1
  • Monday 12.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1.3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.005, Ebene 1
  • Monday 19.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1.3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.005, Ebene 1
  • Monday 26.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1.3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.005, Ebene 1
  • Monday 02.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1.3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.005, Ebene 1
  • Monday 16.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1.3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.005, Ebene 1
  • Monday 23.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1.3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.005, Ebene 1
  • Monday 30.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum 1.3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.005, Ebene 1

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Communicating science in English is a skill that must be learned, even by native English speakers. Participants in this course will gain confidence communicating their observations and ideas in English in a scientific context through guided exercises in writing and speaking. Participants will also practice giving and receiving feedback. It is ideal for students that are, or will soon be, preparing their own independent contributions to the scientific literature (e.g., thesis). The the course can be taken by non-native and native English speakers who would like to improve their skills. We will cover topics such as:
Why is scientific writing so horrible?
Writing strategy - developing good writing habits
Structuring sentences, paragraphs, and documents such as theses or original research articles
Revision
Publication and peer review
Using AI to support scientific writing
...and many more.

Assessment and permitted materials

There will be no exam in this course.
Evaluation will be based on:
1) Attendance
2) Written exercises and presentations

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

To pass the course students must attend at least 75% of all classes, and complete at least 80% of all exercises. Participants must give a final presentation to pass the course, and must be present on the last two dates when the final presentations will be given.

Some exercises will be done during class time, some should be completed at home.

Examination topics

There will be no exam in this course.

Reading list

All required material can be obtained through the University library or will be provided.

Association in the course directory

MMEI II-2.2

Last modified: Tu 25.02.2025 15:27