BIOL 5700

Communication Skills-Scientist

Lec 01 selected

Through realistic, practical assignments students test and develop their communication skills. There is also information on the graduate program in Biology and other aspects of the work of a biologist (e.g. ethics).

Sections

Lecture

From the syllabus

From the Full year 2026 syllabus by Daniel Ruzzante. Open the PDF

Grading

5%4-minute FISH talk
10%Advice papers summary and evaluationThree papers
25%Communication talk12 minutes
5%Elevator pitchThree audiences
25%Research grant proposal
20%Peer evaluationsTalk and research proposal
10%Seminar evaluationsEvaluate five seminars

Textbook

  • The Deliberate Doctorate: A Values-Focused Journey to your PhD, Leela Viswanathan (optional, free)

Course rules

Passing
A pass requires more than 65% and completion of assignments 3–7.
Attendance
Attendance and participation in all classes are expected.
Talk recording
You must watch the recording of your communication talk to receive credit.

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