SCOM 5146EL

This course develops students' professional skills as science communicators and as reflective practitioners through seminars and a workplace experience of 8 weeks minimum in an organization involved in the communication of science with non-specialist audiences. This includes organizations such as NGOs, government agencies, science film industry, traditional and new media outlets, science centres, aquaria, zoos, and research institutions. Students establish their placements in consultation with the SCOM Program Director. PREREQ: SCOM 5066 (lec 1, exp 2) cr 3