SCICOMM 2A03 - Foundations in Science Communication

3 unit(s)

How do scientists make sure their work in the lab or field is put to good use in communities? They communicate it to their peers, policymakers and the public. In this course, students will learn and practice the basics of effective written, visual and oral science communication. They will create research papers, posters, lay summaries, graphical abstracts, oral presentations, commentaries and tweets that tackle a range of scientific disciplines and explore the growing field of science communication research.
Lecture (two hours), tutorials (two hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above
This course is administered by the School of Interdisciplinary Science (SIS).