First-Year Seminar (105-6-02)

Topic

Science and the Scientist: How we communicate comp

Instructors

Veronica Meryl Berns

Meeting Info

Tech B156 Chemistry Dept Room: Mon, Wed, Fri 10:00AM - 10:50AM

Overview of class

Science and the Scientist: How we communicate complex ideas, from comic books to journal articles: Clear and concise communication is highly valued in many STEM fields. Whether conveying the technical details of an experiment for a colleague or translating the impact of a study for the public, scientists need to discuss complex ideas with different audiences. This course analyzes the goals of scientific writing by examining texts that represent different levels of communication, including how to use auditory podcasts and the visual language of comic books for conveying complex scientific ideas.

Class Materials (Required)

1. Title: Naturalist: A Graphic Adaptation
Author: Edward O. Wilson
Publisher: Island Press
ISBN: 9781610919586
Approx. price: $28
The digital copy is fine too.

2. Title: Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art
Author: McCloud
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 9780060976255
Approx. price: $26 new, $13 rental

Class Materials (Suggested)

None.

Class Attributes

WCAS First-Year Seminar

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Reserved for First Year & Sophomore only
Add Consent: Department Consent Required
Drop Consent: Department Consent Required