LIFESCI 3XX3 - Peer Mentoring in Science Communication

3 unit(s)

This class develops the abilities of students to communicate science effectively in a variety of real-world contexts. Projects focus on speaking and writing, engaging in scientific discourse, developing evidence-based arguments, editing the work of others, and providing constructive feedback. Students in this course will be mentors for students in Level II.
Applications will be available the beginning of March on the School of Interdisciplinary Science (SIS) website. Applications must be submitted by April 1 of the preceding academic year. Successful students will be notified by May 30.
Lectures (three hours), tutorial (two hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or above of an Honours Life Sciences program; and a GPA of at least 7.0; and permission of the instructor
Prerequisite(s) (EFFECTIVE 2020-2021): LIFESCI 2AA3 and registration in Level III or above of an Honours Life Sciences program; and a GPA of at least 7.0; and permission of the instructor
Not open to students with credit or registration in LIFESCI 3YY3 or PSYCH 3TT3.