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English for SM

First Year SM • Online Course Overview

University of Biskra • Faculty of Science

Course Instructor: Dr. OUAAR Fatima

PhD in Applied Mathematics • Department of Mathematics

12
Weeks
 
20+
Learning Resources
10 slides 6 sheets
2
Assessments
Formative & Summative
A1-A2
CEFR Level
Beginner to Elementary

🎯 Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Upon successful completion, students will be able to:

  • CLO1: Introduce themselves and exchange personal information in English
  • CLO2: Describe daily routines and laboratory procedures using present tenses
  • CLO3: Identify and describe scientific equipment and mathematical concepts
  • CLO4: Understand and follow basic safety instructions in laboratory settings
  • CLO5: Write simple lab reports and descriptive paragraphs (80-100 words)

📋 Program Alignment: This course supports the SM program's goal of developing scientific communication skills and prepares students for international academic mobility and English-medium scientific resources.

🚀 Quick Navigation

♿ Accessibility: All PDF resources are screen-reader compatible. Audio materials include transcripts. Contact instructor for alternative formats if needed.

01 Course Syllabus & Schedule

Week Topic Learning Outcomes Materials
1-2 Introductions & Personal Info
Alphabet, numbers, greetings		 CLO1 Slides WS1
3-4 Present Simple
Daily routines, scientific facts		 CLO2 Slides WS2
5-6 There is/are & Prepositions
Describing lab equipment		 CLO3 Slides Vocab
7-8 Can/Can't & Abilities
Lab skills, permissions		 CLO4 Slides Audio
9 Review & Mid-term Exam
Units 1-4 assessment		 CLO1-4 Exam
10-11 Past Tenses & Writing
Lab reports, descriptions		 CLO5 Slides Templates
12 Final Exam & Course Review
Comprehensive assessment		 CLO1-5 Final

02 Detailed Unit Descriptions

Unit 1: Introductions

Weeks 1-2
CLO1

Students learn to introduce themselves, exchange personal information, and use basic greetings in academic contexts.

Grammar Focus:
  • Verb "to be" (am/is/are)
  • Subject pronouns
  • Wh- questions (What, Where, Who)
Vocabulary:

Countries, nationalities, professions, numbers 0-100, alphabet

Unit 2: Present Simple

Weeks 3-4
CLO2

Students describe daily routines, habits, and scientific facts using correct present simple forms.

Grammar Focus:
  • Present Simple affirmative/negative
  • Third person singular (-s/-es)
  • Time expressions (every day, always, usually)
Vocabulary:

Daily routines, time expressions, scientific verbs (measure, calculate, study)

Unit 3: There is/are

Weeks 5-6
CLO3

Students describe laboratory spaces, equipment, and locations using there is/are structures and prepositions.

Grammar Focus:
  • There is / There are
  • Prepositions of place (in, on, under, next to)
  • Some / any with countable nouns
Vocabulary:

Laboratory equipment (beaker, microscope, test tube), classroom objects, furniture

Unit 4: Can/Can't

Weeks 7-8
CLO4

Students express abilities, permissions, and prohibitions in laboratory and academic contexts.

Grammar Focus:
  • Modal verb "can" (ability, permission)
  • Can't / Cannot (prohibition, inability)
  • Polite requests (Can you...?)
Vocabulary:

Laboratory skills, safety rules, academic abilities, equipment operations

03 Learning Materials & Resources

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Lecture Slides

10 PowerPoint presentations
with audio narration

Total: 25 MB
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Practice Worksheets

6 PDF worksheets
with answer keys

Total: 4.2 MB
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Audio Materials

4 listening exercises
with transcripts

Total: 18 MB
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Reference Guides

Vocabulary lists & grammar
quick reference sheets

Total: 1.5 MB

📋 Complete Resource Index

Resource Name Type Week Size Download
Course Syllabus (Official) 📄 PDF - 450 KB Download
Unit 1: Introductions - Slides 🎯 PPT 1 2.1 MB Download
Worksheet 1: Personal Information 📝 PDF 1 680 KB Download
Unit 2: Present Simple - Slides 🎯 PPT 3 2.8 MB Download
Science Vocabulary List 📖 PDF 4 520 KB Download
Listening: Laboratory Safety 🎵 MP3 5 4.5 MB Download
Mid-Term Practice Test 📄 PDF 8 890 KB Download

04 Assessment Strategy & Evaluation

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Formative Assessment

40% of final grade
  • Participation (10%): Online activities, forum posts
  • Worksheets (15%): 4 graded assignments
  • Quizzes (10%): 3 short online tests
  • Vocabulary tests (5%): Lab terminology
Alignment:

Measures CLO1, CLO2, CLO3 through ongoing practice

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Summative Assessment

60% of final grade
  • Mid-term Exam (20%): Units 1-4, Week 9
  • Final Exam (40%): All units, Week 12
Exam Format:

Grammar (40%), Reading (30%), Writing (30%)

📋 Assessment Policy & Academic Integrity

Attendance Policy

Minimum 75% attendance required to sit for final examination. Online participation tracked via Moodle logs.

Late Submission

Worksheets accepted within 7 days with 10% penalty per day. After 7 days: automatic zero unless medical documentation provided.

Academic Integrity

Plagiarism and cheating result in course failure. All submissions checked via Turnitin. Group work guidelines provided.

Special Accommodations

Students with disabilities should contact instructor in Week 1 to arrange alternative assessment formats.

📚 Practice Materials

Sample exams with answer keys are provided for self-study. Past papers (2022-2024) available in resource section. Mock exam scheduled for Week 11.

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Dr. OUAAR Fatima

PhD in Applied Mathematics

Department of Mathematics

University of Biskra

English for SM

First Year SM • Faculty of Science • University of Biskra

Course Version 2025-2026 • Prepared by Dr. OUAAR Fatima

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