Communicating Biological Science

Catalog description

Credit 1. 1 Lecture Hour. Instruction and practice with presenting research topics on biological science to a variety of audiences under different time constraints; emphasis on oral communication, including talks, poster presentations, and scientific writing; topics include critical elements in any presentation; knowing your audience/readers; designing effective visual aids and graphics; leading your audience/readers through complex concepts; preparing for presentations; and communicating with non-scientists. Prerequisites: Graduate classification.