HTHSCI 1K03 - Health Sciences in the Media

3 unit(s)

An inquiry-based model will be used to allow students of all backgrounds to explore the relationship between popular media representations of discoveries in the health sciences and the original research behind them. Students will acquire transferrable information literacy skills to find, critically evaluate, and summarize evidence and will gain an understanding of the context for communication of modern scientific discoveries.
Three hours; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in any Level 1 Program