2021 Faculty Courses School of Life Science and Technology Undergraduate major in Life Science and Technology
Biochemistry discussions in English
- Academic unit or major
- Undergraduate major in Life Science and Technology
- Instructor(s)
- Shawn Mcglynn / Ayuko Hoshino / Bo Zhu
- Class Format
- Lecture/Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 1-2 Tue (S323) / 1-2 Fri (S323)
- Class
- -
- Course Code
- LST.A355
- Number of credits
- 110
- Course offered
- 2021
- Offered quarter
- 3Q
- Syllabus updated
- Jul 10, 2025
- Language
- English
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
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.
Course description and aims
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.
Student learning outcomes
実務経験と講義内容との関連 (又は実践的教育内容)
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
- 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.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
Study advice (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.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Students will be assessed on the presentations given, and also on their asking questions during all of the classes.
Related courses
- unknown
Prerequisites
The course will be in English. If you are not good at English, it is oK and we will work together.