English Advantage: Biostatistics and Bioinformatics

2 units

This course will focus on the necessary English language skills and academic strategies needed for academic and professional success in graduate level biostatistics and bioinformatics programs. Students will work to further develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in English using program-specific content. Projects, practices, and feedback will center on the essential skills for success in biostatistics and bioinformatics including: communicating clearly with ease, presenting and defending data-driven ideas, synthesizing perspectives, and developing vocabulary. All course discussions will be content-specific in order to advance students' academic and professional competence in the field. Students will participate in one, 2-hour per week in-person class session as well as submit group and individual assignments for evaluation.