"G. d'Annunzio"
B1 Level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
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 Worst food for diabetics https://youtu.be/T3js7yBbRRg Immunosuppressive drugs https://youtu.be/5jiT0urN-gY
Beta Blockers https://youtu.be/uiYJKvwVhEU
What causes antibiotic resistance? https://youtu.be/znnp-Ivj2ek
What are antibiotics? How do antibiotics work? https://youtu.be/OqQxtFcXNGk
Chemiotherapy medications https://youtu.be/w5D3dpik2bY
Hyperlipidemia https://youtu.be/-8-3G8voUHs
Drug classification https://youtu.be/FPLzzuwZyMo
Birth control pill https://youtu.be/lCYqLtmo670
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.