| Course ID: | PBIO 8930. 3 hours. |
| Course Title: | Science Writing for General Audiences |
Course
Description: | Covers basics of good writing and genres of science writing. Includes guest lectures by professional science writers. Students read and discuss science pieces from the popular press, write and critique their own pieces, and pursue special projects. Includes examination of how scientists can better communicate with a general audience. |
| Oasis Title: | SCI WRITING |
| Duplicate Credit: | Not open to students with credit in BTNY 8930 |
Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every even-numbered year. |
| Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
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| Course Objectives: | Objectives:
(1) to furnish students with tools for effective writing of
science for general audiences.
(2) to acquaint students with the cultures of journalism and of
science to foster better communication between the two.
The course syllabus is a general plan for the course; deviations announced to the
class by the instructor may be necessary. |
| Topical Outline: | Variable |
| Honor Code Reference: | All academic work must meet the standards contained in "A Culture of Honesty."
Each student is responsible to inform themselves about those standards before
performing any academic work. |