Professional English Language B - B834002
Title: Odborný anglický jazyk B
Guaranteed by: Department of Languages (834)
Faculty: Central University Departments of UCT Prague
Actual: from 2024
Semester: both
Points: 2
E-Credits: 2
Examination process:
Hours per week, examination: 0/2, C+Ex [HT]
Capacity: winter:unknown / 32 (unknown)
summer:unknown / unknown (unknown)
Min. number of students: unlimited
State of the course: taught
Language: Czech
Teaching methods: full-time
Teaching methods: full-time
Level:  
Additional information: http://předmět je vyučován pouze v zimním semestru
Note: course can be enrolled in outside the study plan
enabled for web enrollment
you can enroll for the course in winter and in summer semester
Guarantor: Matesová Hedvika Ing. Mgr.
Interchangeability : N834002A, N834009, N834009A
Examination dates   
This subject contains the following additional online materials
Annotation -
The aim of the course is to develop communication skills with special focus on the specific features of professional language, to enhance the acquired knowledge of grammar and vocabulary. The covered topics include food, drugs, materials, fuels and energy, environmental technology and chemical engineering. One lesson is dedicated to presentation skills.
Last update: Pokorná Markéta (14.09.2022)
Aim of the course -

Students will be able to:

  • Process information provided both in written and spoken forms and respond to it
  • Describe a process, work with data using graphs and diagrams
  • Give a presentation on a topic related to the student's field of study
  • Work with specialized texts, analyze texts and audio materials

Last update: Pokorná Markéta (05.08.2020)
Course completion requirements -

In order to complete the course and receive the credit, students must acquire 50 points out of a total of 70 points. The points are awarded for passing the end-of-term test (max. 50 pts), working actively in lessons (max. 10 pts), preparing and giving a minipresentation (max. 3 pts) and doing assigned homework (max. 7 pts).

The course is completed with an exam consisting of two parts. In the oral part, students have to prove they are able to understand and discuss a scientific article presented to them. The other part of the exam is giving a presentation on a scientific topic and dealing with questions. Before taking the exam, students must complete both the OAJ A and OAJ B courses.

Last update: Matesová Hedvika (30.04.2024)
Literature -

Obligatory:

  • English for Chemists II, Pokorná, M., 2023

Recommended:

Optional:

Last update: Matesová Hedvika (16.07.2024)
Teaching methods -

Seminars.

Last update: Kruteková Jana (02.03.2018)
Requirements to the exam -

The course is completed with an exam consisting of two parts. In the oral part, students have to prove they are able to understand and discuss a scientific article presented to them. The other part of the exam is giving a presentation on a scientific topic and dealing with questions. Before taking the exam, students must complete both the OAJ A and OAJ B courses.

Last update: Matesová Hedvika (30.04.2024)
Syllabus -

1. Presentations

2. Food Analysis

3. Food Preservation and Biotechnologies

4. Administration and Function of Drugs

5. Drug Discovery and Development

6. Types and Properties of Materials

7. Materials of the Future

8. Energy Sources

9. Fuels

10. Water Technology

11. Waste Technology

12. What is Chemical Engineering

13. Chemical Engineering Jobs and Projects

14. Revision

Last update: Pokorná Markéta (14.09.2022)
Learning resources -

https://e-learning.vscht.cz/course/index.php?categoryid=43

Last update: Matesová Hedvika (06.06.2024)
Registration requirements -

No study prerequisites. Before taking the exam, students must complete both the OAJ A and OAJ B courses.

Last update: Matesová Hedvika (16.07.2024)
Teaching methods
Activity Credits Hours
Obhajoba individuálního projektu 0.1 2
Příprava na přednášky, semináře, laboratoře, exkurzi nebo praxi 0.4 10
Práce na individuálním projektu 0.2 6
Příprava na zkoušku a její absolvování 0.3 8
Účast na seminářích 1 28
2 / 2 54 / 56
Coursework assessment
Form Significance
Regular attendance 7
Homework preparation 7
Defense of an individual project 25
Continuous assessment of study performance and course -credit tests 36
Oral examination 25