CASE STUDIES IN THE COMMUNICATION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Examination of social scientific research addressing characteristics of science, public understanding of science, science news, and relationships between scientists and journalists. Application of this knowledge to several case studies examining the function of communication in specific scientific or technical contexts.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Senior standing, declared in Life Sciences Communication, LSC 250 and 251 Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Integrate theoretical concepts, data and research, and science communication practice toward solving societal and scientific problems Audience: Undergraduate 2. Apply knowledge from prior coursework in science communication to a societal or organizational problem Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Integrate theoretical concepts, data and research, and science communication practice toward solving societal and scientific problems Audience: Undergraduate 2. Apply knowledge from prior coursework in science communication to a societal or organizational problem Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027