University Course Planner The University of Adelaide Australia

SCIENCE 3200 - Communicating Science III

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 3
Term: 4315
Campus: North Terrace
Contact: Up to 5 hours per day
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: Yes
Available for Non-Award Study: Yes
Pre-Requisite: Successful completion of 48 units of an undergraduate degree program
Incompatible: SCIENCE 7020, SCIENCE 4020
Assessment: Blog posts, oral presentations, written assignments
Syllabus:

Communicating Science equips students with the essential skills and knowledge to effectively communicate scientific concepts to diverse audiences. This course is designed for students who are passionate about bridging the gap between science and society through effective communication and welcomes students from various disciplines, including sciences, humanities, and social sciences. Upon successfully completing Communicating Science, students will be equipped with the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to excel in science communication roles and contribute to fostering public understanding of science. Students will be prepared for diverse career opportunities in science journalism, public relations, science advocacy, science policy, museum curation, and other related fields. Students will hone their written communication abilities by producing compelling content suitable for diverse publications, including blogs, press releases, and feature articles. They will also refine their oral communication skills, through delivering captivating speeches and learning how to distill complex ideas into concise soundbites. Off-campus excursions to science exhibitions will provide students with firsthand experiences in science communication outside written and oral forms. Students will observe and analyse different communication strategies employed in these settings, enhancing their understanding of engaging diverse audiences and making complex scientific concepts accessible and relevant. By successfully completing these assessments, students will demonstrate their ability to communicate science effectively, responsibly, and ethically.

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Units
EFTSL
Amount
3
0.125
          
  


Course Outline

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Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
4315 Mon 26/06/2023 Fri 30/06/2023 Thu 13/07/2023 Wed 19/07/2023


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Workshop
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
95037 WR01 70 36 3 Jul - 7 Jul Monday, Thursday, Friday 9am - 12pm Barr Smith South, 2060, Teaching Room
3 Jul - 7 Jul Monday, Thursday, Friday 1pm - 4pm Barr Smith South, 2060, Teaching Room
4 Jul - 4 Jul Tuesday 1pm - 4pm Barr Smith South, 2060, Teaching Room
4 Jul - 5 Jul Tuesday, Wednesday 9am - 12pm Barr Smith South, 2060, Teaching Room
5 Jul - 5 Jul Wednesday 1pm - 4pm Barr Smith South, 2060, Teaching Room
10 Jul - 12 Jul Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 1pm - 4pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
10 Jul - 14 Jul Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9am - 12pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
13 Jul - 13 Jul Thursday 1pm - 4pm The Braggs, 450, Laboratory
17 Jul - 19 Jul Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9am - 5pm Badger, G31, Macbeth Lecture Theatre