Work Methods and Professional Development in Life and Natural Sciences
Complete English Syllabus for L1 SNV Students
Institution: Université Kasdi Merbah Ouargla, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences
Level: L1 – Sciences de la Nature et de la Vie (SNV)
Academic Year: 2025–2026
Total Course Volume: 22 hours 30 minutes (typically 15 sessions of 1h30)
Instructional Mode: Interactive lectures, workshops, practical activities, peer feedback
Language of Instruction: English
1. Course Overview and Objectives
1.1 Course Rationale
The transition from secondary education to university life in the LMD system requires students to develop both effective study methods and professional awareness. This course equips L1 SNV students with practical skills for academic success and introduces the career pathways within the life sciences domain.
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
· Understand the LMD system structure, academic regulations, and progression requirements
· Apply effective bibliographic search strategies using digital tools and databases
· Adopt structured note-taking techniques and scientific terminology relevant to SNV disciplines
· Produce a well-organized and properly formatted laboratory report using scientific English
· Create professional documents (CV and motivation letter) for academic and professional opportunities
· Explore SNV career pathways and develop preliminary career planning strategies[we
· Develop self-assessment skills and time management strategies to maintain academic well-being
2. Course Content and Schedule
The course is organized into six chapters plus practical exercises and assessments.
|
Chapter |
Topic |
Contact Hours |
Key Skills Developed |
|
1 |
Integration into University Life & LMD System |
3h00 |
Academic understanding, regulatory knowledge |
|
2 |
Introduction to Bibliographic Research |
4h30 |
Research skills, information literacy |
|
3 |
Note-Taking, Abbreviations & Scientific Terminology |
1h30 |
Active learning, vocabulary building |
|
4 |
Preparing and Writing a Laboratory Report |
3h00 |
Scientific writing, IMRAD structure |
|
5 |
CV and Motivation Letter Writing |
3h00 |
Professional communication, self-presentation |
|
6 |
SNV Career Pathways and Professionalization |
7h30 |
Career awareness, skills portfolio development |
|
Total |
|
22h30 |
|
- Teacher: TOUFIK CHOUANA