Science Communication

Catalog description

In this course, students will analyze and practice the genres of communication central to academic science writing, like literature reviews, poster presentations, funding proposals, and visualization and explanation of data. We will also experiment with how to communicate scientific findings in popular venues, like social media, documentaries, popular magazines, and health websites. Students will choose a research question that they work on all semester, writing and presenting in different popular and academic genres to communicate their research. The course content will draw from research work in the physical sciences, including Astronomy, Physics, Chemistry, and Environmental Sciences. Students cannot receive credit for both WRIT 250 and ASTR 350 . Recommended preparation: This course is most effective for students who have at least sophomore standing. Counts as a Communication Intensive course. Prereq: Academic Inquiry Seminar (AIQS).