LIFESCI 3XX3 - Peer Mentoring in Science Communication

3 unit(s)

Students in this course become mentors for Level II students enrolled in LIFESCI 2AA3. They will continue to
build and refine their science communication skills, exploring different strategies for communicating to scientists
and non-scientists alike. They will also examine the importance of science communication in the context of
education and identify opportunities to make conversations about science more inclusive.
Applications will be available at 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): LIFESCI 2AA3 and registration in Level III or above of an Honours Life Sciences program; or registration in Level III or above of an Honours Life Sciences specialization; 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.