SCOM8006A Applied Research Project (Part A)

SCOM8006A is only available under certain award programs.

Offered By	Centre for Public Awareness of Science
Academic Career	Graduate Coursework
Course Subject	Scientific Communication
Offered in	First Semester, 2009 and Second Semester, 2009
Unit Value	12 units
Course Description	Students in this course learn about and gain experience in the theoretical basis and philosophy of science communication, the development of science communication programs in the form of science centre exhibits and web-based science communication, and the evaluation of science communication programs.
Learning Outcomes	On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to: 1. Understand, analyse and evaluate research relating to science communication and science centres 2. Explain the process of developing science centre exhibits and apply this knowledge in the planning of science centre exhibits to achieve science communication goals 3. Describe the use of website development software and apply this knowledge in the planning and development of a website to achieve science communication goals 4. Explain social research methods in the context of science communication 5. Apply social research methods to the planning and evaluation of science communication programs
Indicative Assessment	Assessment will comprise: Essay on science communication in relation to science centres (15%; LO 1) Exhibition Design Project, development and presentation of proposal for exhibit or exhibition suitable for Questacon - The National Science and Technology Centre, inclduing the propotyping. of an exhibit (15%; LO 2, 5) Digital Project to develop piece of web-based science communication (25%; LO 3) Front-end evaluation project to demonstrate students' ability to perform original social science research through front-end evaluation of proposed science communciation program (15%; LO 5, 6) Summative evaluation project to demonstrate students' ability to perform original social science research through front-end and summative evaluation of science communciation programs (30%; LO 5, 6)
Workload	Contact: 100 hours, Non contact: 350 Hours
Course Classification(s)	TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses.
Areas of Interest	Science Communication
Eligibility	Must be enrolled in Graduate Diploma in Science Communication
Requisite Statement	Bachelor degree in science-related field
Corequisites	SCOM8001 and SCOM8004
Programs	Graduate Diploma in Science Communication
Academic Contact	Dr Will Grant

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