EES200 - Communicating Science
Unit details
| Enrolment modes: | (B, G) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | J Cripps Clark |
| Campus contact: | R Tytler (B), L Hobbs (G) |
| Contact hours: | 3 hours per week (1 hour lecture and a 2 hour tutorial) |
Content
This unit explores the variety of forms through which science information is communicated. Specialised science communicators can appreciate the important role that communication plays in improving scientific literacy and providing accurate and relevant scientific information to the public. This unit is designed to help students to develop skills in researching, collating, and analysing data to present in a form that is suitable and appropriate for the particular audience. This includes mastering oral, written and visual communication modes. The unit content includes Scientific communication; Reporting of scientific research; Communication strategies for a variety of audiences; Science and the public; Science and the media; Use of media to promote communication; Public construction of scientific ideas, and interpersonal and organisational communication.
Assessment
1. Presentation (group assignment) 25% 1000 words per person in group
2. Poster 25% 1000 words individual assignment
3. Online communication 50% 2000 words per person in total comprising:
A) Blog 25% - 1000 words (individual assignment)
B) Wiki 25% (group) - 1000 words per person
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $733 | $587 | $2299 | $2449 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.