Foreign language 1-2 semesters

Course: Biotechnology (Bachelor) FULL-TIME

Structural unit: Biology And Medicine Institute Science Educational Center

Title
Foreign language 1-2 semesters
Code
Module type
Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
First
Year of study when the component is delivered
2025/2026
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
2 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
8
Learning outcomes
PRN4. Be able to apply the provisions of regulatory documents that regulate the procedure for product certification, production certification, requirements for the organization of quality management systems at enterprises, rules for drawing up technical documentation and conducting a technological process, based on the knowledge obtained during practical training. PRN5. Be able to analyze regulatory documents (state and industry standards, technical conditions, guidelines, etc.), compile separate sections of technological and analytical documentation for biotechnological products for various purposes; analyze technological situations, choose rational technological solutions. PRN22. Be able to take into account social, environmental, ethical, economic aspects, requirements for labor protection, industrial sanitation and fire safety when forming technical solutions. Be able to use various types and forms of physical activity for active recreation and leading a healthy lifestyle.
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. Successful completion of a full course of secondary education. 2. Possession of a minimum sufficient English language level of B1 according to the CEFR, namely: the ability to understand the main content of clear standard speech on topics that often arise at work, in school, in everyday life, etc.; the ability to express oneself simply and coherently on general topics or topics of personal interest; the ability to describe life experience, current events, plans for the future, etc. 3. Be able to make independent decisions, participate in disputes and competently justify one's point of view. 4. Possess the skills of independent search for information and its generalization.
Course content
The discipline is aimed at developing the ability to communicate in a foreign language and apply knowledge in practical situations and in situations close to work. Mastering the discipline "Foreign Language" will allow students to work with foreign language educational and scientific sources; participate in interdisciplinary and international scientific projects; read and translate English-language professionally oriented literature. Students must master speech at the level of program requirements, as well as be able and ready to implement the training received in future practical activities. The program is structured into 2 modules: content module 1. Biology as a science, content module 2. Biotechnology as a branch of knowledge.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. From Biology and Biotechnology to Genetic Engineering. A textbook for students of the 2nd and 3rd years of the Faculty of Biology / Authors: Gomon N.I., Kurdish O.K., Snopchenko V.I. – K.: 2010. – 144 p. 2. Kurdish K.O. A Book for Biology and Medical Students: A textbook on English for students of the 1st – 2nd years of the National Research Center “Institute of Biology and Medicine”. 3. Credit-module tests on the discipline “Foreign Language for Professional Purposes” for students of the 1st-2nd years of the Faculty of Natural Sciences / Compiled by: Babiy S.M., Kurdish O.K., Svyrydyuk T.V. – VPC “Kyiv University”, 2012. – 126 p. 4. Educational tasks in English for the development of reading skills of 1st year students of the National Research Center "Institute of Biology and Medicine" / Compiled by: Babiy S.M., Kurdish O.K., Lutsenko O.V. – K.: AVIAZ Publishing House, 2017. – 91 p.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Practical classes, independent work.
Assessment methods and criteria
Semester assessment: modular tests, presentations and their presentation (report), oral answers / additions, phonetic, grammatical, lexical exercises. Final assessment of the 2nd semester: in the form of an exam
Language of instruction
Ukrainian

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

Iryna Vasylivna Hryshchenko
Department of Language Training
Biology And Medicine Institute Science Educational Center

Departments

The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline

Department of Language Training
Biology And Medicine Institute Science Educational Center