BIOMI 7970

Scientific Communication Skills

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

The ability to communicate effectively is essential for success as a scientist. The primary goal of this course is to provide students with an opportunity to develop self-confidence and refine their formal oral presentation skills. Students are asked to present topical seminars that are critically evaluated by the instructor. Feedback for improving the presentation and peer evaluations are emphasized.

Enrollment Information REF-F25 Enrollment limited to: graduate students in Microbiology.

Last 3 terms offered 2024FA, 2023FA, 2022FA

Learning Outcomes REF-FA25

• Read, analyze and critically evaluate the information in articles from the current microbiology literature.
• Organize and understand microbiology research reports well enough to discuss the information and to present it to a diverse audience.
• Explore the practice and theory of science communication, focusing on the major mechanisms (written and oral).
• Practice and improve these communication skills.

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