Science Communication.

Catalog description

This course provides students the opportunity to improve their skills at assessment of primary scientific literature, oral presentation of scientific research, and scientific writing. Students critically analyze a series of journal articles related to their own research, perform several writing exercises, orally present preliminary results of their research or research prospectus, write a research proposal, and evaluate peers’ oral and written communication efforts. Additionally, students attend and participate in departmental seminar presentations given by researchers from Pacific and other universities. Prerequisites: Instructor permission.