Communicating Science

Course aim

To enable students to apply critical awareness of the role of science, engineering, technology and maths in contemporary societies; to show evidence of understanding of the complexity of communication requirements in the fields of science, engineering and technology for a range of different publics.  

Course content

Students will develop advanced knowledge of multi-disciplinary aspects of public and community responses to science and technology by investigating the processes and techniques for the effective and accurate communication of science, engineering and technology (SET) to wider audiences. Students will develop practical skills and apply complex oral and written communication practices, to communicate science, engineering and technology using a variety of media platforms and communication techniques. 

Students may elect to undertake either a project or placement for the final assessment.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Seminar	2 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, HELP COLLEGE OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Seminar	2 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Continuous assessment, Essay, Project OR Industry Placement

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4A)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.