Science Communication

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Overview

Subject code

JRN

Course Number

3300

Department(s)

Description

This course focuses on understanding scientific, medical, environmental, and technical information and expressing it in clear and concise English. It is designed for those who seek proficiency in reporting and writing science journalism, science-related press releases, position papers, and reports. Students will learn how to interpret scientific data and how to assess scientific research. The growing interrelationship between science and business and policy-making will be emphasized. Formerly ENG 3300. Students will receive credit for JRN 3300 or ENG 3300. Please note: Unless otherwise specified, JRN courses may not be used within the English major or minor.

Career

Undergraduate

Credits

Value

3

Max

3

Min

3

Course Count

1

Number Of Credits

3

Number Of Repeats

1

Repeatable

No

Contact Use

Yes

Generate Attendance

No

Left Use

Yes

Present Use

Yes

Reason Use

Yes

Tardy Use

Yes

Template Override

No

Time Use

Yes

Attendance Type

Class Meeting

Auto Create

No

Code

LEC

Instructor Contact Hours

3

Default Section Size

35

Final Exam Type

Yes

Include in Dynamic Date Calc

No

Instruction Mode

In Person

LMS File Type

Blackboard CourseInfo 4

Name

Lecture

OEE Workload Hours

0

Optional Component

No

Preferred Room Features

Academic Scheduling

Workload Hours

3