ENGLISH LANGUAGE
The aim of the course is to enhance the knowledge of the micro-language and to allow students to expose the scientific topics fluently.
Scientific articles relating to biotechnology, drugs, natural remedies and cosmetics.
Unit 1 - What are clinical trials? Placebos
Unit 2 - Off Label. Zero tolerance for counterfeit medicines
Unit 3 - Tekturna, first new type of antihypertensive drug
Unit 5 - Tamiflu in brief. Tamiflu efficacy
Unit 6 - Biological drugs
Unit 7 - Allergies. Antihistamines
Unit 8 - Hospital Pharmacy
Unit 10 - Scientific Papers. Posters
Unit 11 - Predicting Chemical Effects. Buffer Solutions
Unit 12 - Herbal Medicine. About Homeopathy. Aromatherapy
Unit 13 - Herbal drugs.
Unit 14 - Cosmetic science. Ingredient labeling. Cosmetic toxicology
Video:
The flu vaccine: explained https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odbQgx6s6eI
Best Time to Take Aspirin to Prevent Heart Attack & Stroke https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5Q4Ed3m914
9 Natural Remedies For Immediate Anxiety And Depression Relief https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6Q9BwoRybs
Aloe Vera Benefits https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaPJGo4vHlg
Fastum (ketoprofen) Gel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qe3r3faNu38
Ginkgo Biloba Review of Benefits & Side Effects https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atRqsRrlllk
Medical Marijuana for Pain Relief https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpqzVxdwq-E
METAMIZOL (NOLOTIL) - Side Effects https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7teOepjdhzY
Preservatives in Skin Care Products https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05KlVW2Mt60
What is depression? - Helen M. Farrell https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-IR48Mb3W0
How do antidepressants work? Bogdan Paul https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4r3qCkLUDQ
What Hospital Pharmacists do https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6Nzmd7oZIM
Moderna Covid Vaccine Update: Is the Moderna Vaccine Safe? Allergic Reactions and Side Effects https://youtu.be/Uv3REjrZDio
Coronavirus Update 117: Moderna vs. Pfizer COVID 19 Vaccine (mRNA vaccines) https://youtu.be/eZvsqBCvB00
Diabetes and the body https://youtu.be/X9ivR4y03DE
Pharmacology diabetes medication https://youtu.be/IY699mzi7K4
Beside the topics selected from the book there are some videos to watch and analyze for the exam.
Frontal teaching based on the close reading of texts and their textual analysis.
Oral exam entirely in English on the topics covered in class.
No further details.