NCHU Course Outline

Course Name	(中) 生物科技英文(0958)
	(Eng.) English for Biotechnology
Offering Dept	Language Center
Course Type	Elective			Credits	2	Teacher	Hsu Hsiao Ling
Department	General			Language	English	英文/EMI	N	Semester	2025-FALL
Course Description	Course Description: This course is designed to equip students in the life sciences with the academic English skills required to engage critically with biotechnology-related topics. Through integrated modules focused on vocabulary development, scientific communication, and reflective thinking, students will explore key areas such as virology, epidemiology, medical research, and public health policy. Authentic materials—including science-themed films and research articles—serve as entry points for listening, reading, speaking, and writing practice. Emphasis is placed on analyzing the ethical, scientific, and societal dimensions of biotechnology and pandemic responses.
Prerequisites								self-directed learning in the course	Y

Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%)			Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives	Competency Indicators	Ratio(%)	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
Learning Objectives By the end of this course, students will be able to: A. Vocabulary & Content Knowledge • Accurately use and define discipline-specific English terms related to: • Demonstrate at least 80% accuracy in using terminology in speech and writing. B. Listening • Comprehend and summarize key scientific ideas from audio materials. • Identify main ideas, supporting details, and terminology in spoken input. C. Speaking • Deliver organized oral presentations using biotechnology-related vocabulary. • Respond to and ask questions with clarity and critical reasoning. • Engage in academic discussions with appropriate tone, structure, and evidence.			topic Discussion / Production Exercises Discussion Lecturing	Written Presentation Attendance Oral Presentation Assignment Quiz
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content Week 1 Orientation Week 2 Module 1 Week 3 Module 1 Week 4 Module 1 Week 5 Module 2 Week 6 Module 2 Week 7 Module 2 Week 8 Midterm examination Week 9 Module 3 Week 10 Module 3 Week 11 Module 3 Week 12 Module 4 Week 13 Module 4 Week 14 Module 4 Week 15 Final presentation Week 16 Final presentation self-directed learning    01.Participation in professional forums, lectures, and corporate sharing sessions related to industry-government-academia-research exchange activities.    03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia.    05.Participation in various workshops organized by different departments of NCHU.
Evaluation
Grading Rubrics Attendance 10% Participations 25% Midterm Report 25% Final presentation 30% Self-regulated learning 10%
Textbook & other References
teacher prepared materials
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
iLearning
Office Hours
By appointment
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include experience courses：N

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