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Documentation, training course and seminars (student)


Duration :50h Internship
Credits/ECTS :
3rd year of a Bachelor's degree in biological sciences4
Holder(s) :Monique Carnol, Patrick Dauby, Roland Libois
Course contents : In most professions, communication is an essential task of a scientist. Indeed, scientists have to publish the results of their research (in oral or written form), write reports, introduce research proposals, summarise information etc. This course focuses on three essential means of communication: writing (report, paper), oral presentation and poster presentation. After a short theoretical introduction, each student will present a seminar based on a recent scientific paper. Students will also have to prepare a short report, based on a selected subject.
Course objective : At the end of the course, the student will have learned how to:
-organise and write a scientific report
- prepare an oral presentation
- prepare clear, efficient, and attractive slides
- prepare a poster
- develop critical thinking with regard to scientific literature
Prerequisites : There are no particular prerequisites, but the knowledge of PowerPoint presents an advantage.
Organization : The course is organised during the 2nd quadrimester. Theoretical lectures (approx. 2 afternoons) are followed by student presentations.
Written notes : PowerPoint slides will be available in pdf format.
Assessment : The assessment is based on the students' seminars, the participation at the discussions and on a written report.
Contacts : Monique Carnol, Chargée de cours : Tel. 04/3663845 (bureau) ; Tel./fax. 04/3663817 (laboratoire), E-mail : m.carnol@ulg.ac.be (Ecologie Végétale et Microbienne, Institut de Botanique, Bât. B22, Boulevard du Rectorat, 27, 4000 Liège, Belgique (Parking 70, 3ème étage))

Patrick Dauby, Chargé de cours : Tel. 04/3663322; Fax. 04/3663325, E-mail : pdauby@ulg.ac.be (Systématique et Diversité animale, BâT. B6 , allée de la Chimie, 3, 4000 Liège)

Roland Libois, Chargé de cours : Tel. 04/3665296 ; Fax. 04/3663847, E-mail : Roland.Libois@ulg.ac.be (Zoogéographie, Institut de Botanique, Bât. B22, Boulevard du Rectorat, 27, 4000 Liège, Belgique (Parking 70, 3ème étage))




ULg : Students and Studies Administration - Academic Affairs
Contact : Monique Marcourt, direction A.E.E.
Date of data : 18/05/2007
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