SCOM8007B Communication Project Development
SCOM8007B 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, 2010, Second Semester, 2010, and Second Semester, 2011 |
| Unit Value | 9 units |
| Course Description | Students in this course learn about and gain experience in the development of science communication programs. Specific training is given in the development of science centre exhibits and web-based science communication. By the end of the course students will have demonstrated their ability to develop a proposal for a science exhibition, a science based website, and a science project of their own choice. |
| Learning Outcomes |
On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to: 1. Be aware of the challenges of communicating science through different media. 2. Understand the process of developing and producing science communication programs including science centre exhibitions and web-based science communication. 3. Apply this knowledge to the planning of science communication programs. 4. Present information in formal reports, presentations and dossiers |
| Indicative Assessment |
1. Exhibition Design Project 2. Digital (Web-Based) Communication Project 3. Educational Design and Development Project |
| Workload |
Contact: 100 hours, Non contact: 350 Hours |
| Course Classification(s) | SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation. |
| Requisite Statement | Corequisites: SCOM8001A, SCOM8001B, SCOM8004A, SCOM8004B, SCOM8007A, SCOM8008A, SCOM8008B |
| Recommended Courses | To give students knowledge and experience in the communication of science through different media and the development of science communication programs. |
| Academic Contact | will.grant@anu.edu.au |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2010 website applies to the 2010 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2009 website.
