Communicating Science to Non-Scientists

3 credits · Undergraduate

In this course, science students learn and practice core concepts of communicating science to a non-scientist audience. Multiple forms of delivery are discussed, practiced, and critiqued, including written, oral, and visual. The impact of social media on the ways in which scientists communicate with the public are also explored. CALENDAR NOTES: Course is open to students in the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Science (MedSci) programs, only. Instructor permission required. PREREQUISITES: Instructor permission required. Students must be enrolled in a Bachelor of Science (BSc) program and have completed at least 60 credit hours towards their degree. RESTRICTIONS: Course is restricted to students enrolled in a Bachelor of Science degree in the Faculty of Science (BSc or BSc(Medical Sciences)). FORMATS: Lecture