MCB 4020

The abilities to synthesize and communicate scientific ideas effectively, and to apply evidence-based approaches when assessing science communications in the media are essential to people working in modern scientific fields. This course will focus on training students how to effectively analyze, interpret and communicate data in the molecular biosciences to a range of audiences, in a variety of formats. Students will be expected to discern the essential findings within data, critically analyze it, identify gaps in knowledge and explore how to translate the evidence available to relevant audiences. Using different modes of communication, students will learn to communicate effectively in a digital age where content is easily accessed but understanding that content is harder. They will also learn how to measure the effectiveness of their communication of science. [Restriction(s): Restricted to students in BSCH.BIOC, BSCH.BIOC:C, BSCH.MICR, BSCH.MICR:C, BSCH.MBG, BSCH.MBG:C][Department(s): Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology]