Semestre(S2)

This course provides students with key competencies in biological terminology, academic reading, written and oral communication, and teamwork. It offers a strong foundation for carrying out rigorous biological research and producing clearly structured, high-quality scientific documents including lab reports, literature reviews, and research proposals. Students will learn to carefully observe experimental data, synthesize results across multiple studies, critically assess research methodologies, and communicate scientific findings effectively. The course also strengthens discipline-specific vocabulary, helping students confidently navigate both biological research environments and professional settings. Upon completion, students will be able to read, interpret, and critically evaluate biological reports that adhere to high standards of precision and clarity.

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

1. Master a broad range of specialized terminology used in biological subdisciplines.
2. Critically engage with complex academic texts, including primary research articles and review papers in biology.
3. Present biological research findings clearly and persuasively, both orally and in writing.
4. Write scientific communications with proper structure, style, and formatting.
5. Collaborate effectively in group projects.

Aider les étudiants à concevoir les recherches, projets, métiers et fonction liées directement ou indirectement aux différentes spécialités des sciences de la nature et de la vie.

A solid foundation in work methodology and terminology gives first-year Bachelor of Science students the knowledge and skills to explore key aspects of scientific research, paving the way for a thriving career in biology.

This module provides a comprehensive set of tools to help students deepen the essential knowledge that will prepare them to excel in the field of scientific research. Students will begin to understand the language of science through terminology.

They will then learn how writing a scientific report is also the most common scientific communication. Mastering this essential skill leads to better collaboration and easier access to interdisciplinary knowledge. Although a scientific report provides a formal version of the results of a scientific experiment or project. It is basically a method to communicate and transfer knowledge with other people in the same field.

Learning objectives

• Recognise biological vocabulary and the basic rules for constructing terms.
• Understand the structure of scientific reports and their key elements.
• Develop critical reading skills to evaluate the quality and relevance of scientific article.