Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2019-2020
NSCI 320 - PUBLIC SCIENCE COMM SEMINAR
Long Title: PUBLIC SCIENCE COMMUNICATION SEMINAR
Department: Natural Sciences Division
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 1
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Prerequisite(s): BIOC 201 OR CHEM 111 OR CHEM 121 OR CHEM 151 OR PHYS 101 OR PHYS 111 OR PHYS 125
Description: Scientists are increasingly expected to communicate with the public. In this course, students learn from people who regularly communicate about science with general audiences in order to gain an appreciation for the various types of public science communication, its importance to society, and techniques used in effective public science communication. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: NSCI 520. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for NSCI 320 if student has credit for NSCI 520. Repeatable for Credit.