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Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2026
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NSCI 220 001 (CRN: 16360)
FUNDAMENTALS OF SCI COMM
Long Title: FUNDAMENTALS OF SCIENCE COMMUNICATION
Department: Natural Sciences Division
Instructor: Solomon, Scott
Meeting: 8:00AM - 9:15AM TR (24-AUG-2026 - 4-DEC-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group III
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 30
Section Enrolled: 8
Waitlisted: 0 (Max 99)
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 26-APR-2026 3:49PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: This course provides foundational training in the essential skills needed for scientists to communicate with the public in ways that are accurate, compelling, and accessible. Students will learn and practice written, oral, and visual communication of science using a variety of modalities including public speaking, video content creation, social media, podcasting, interviews with the the media, and both long- and short-form writing.