SCIENTIFIC ENGLISH

Degree course: 
Corso di First cycle degree in Biomedical Laboratory techniques
Academic year when starting the degree: 
2023/2024
Year: 
2
Academic year in which the course will be held: 
2024/2025
Course type: 
A foreign language, final examination
Seat of the course: 
Varese - Università degli Studi dell'Insubria
Language: 
Italian
Credits: 
1
Period: 
First Semester
Standard lectures hours: 
12
Detail of lecture’s hours: 
Lesson (12 hours)
Requirements: 

Basic knowledge of the English language

Final Examination: 
Orale

Written examination:
30 questions (multiple choice)

The student will have to obtain "Pass" (a minimum score of 18 correct answers is required)

Assessment: 
Giudizio Finale

The course is designed to:
* help students read medical journals and textbooks more fluently and improve their knowledge of scientific English regarding themes and
topics specific to the field of biomedical laboratory techniques.
* reinforce students’ oral and written communication skills as part of their ongoing path of education.
* analyze the structure of a scientific paper

The biomedical laboratory technician’s job – instruments, hygiene and laboratory equipment- safety and prevention at work for health-related workers – infection control in health-care settings – laboratory tests ( collecting samples for testing and procedures – terms used to describe lab results)- Lab tests and diagnosis.
Research articles: main sections (Introduction, Methods, Results and Discussion)
The role of Translational Research
Research studies
Review of the basic grammar structures when necessary.

Convenzionale

Frontal class

It is possible to contact the teacher at the e-mail address:

marina.tettamanti@uninsubria.it

Professors