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Postgraduate Course: Introduction to Science Communication and Public Engagement (BIME11080)

Course Outline
SchoolDeanery of Biomedical Sciences CollegeCollege of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate)
Course typeOnline Distance Learning AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
SCQF Credits10 ECTS Credits5
SummaryThis course provides an introduction to the fields of Science Communication and Public Engagement and their role in contemporary society. It examines the many purposes for science communication and the drivers which influence practices throughout the world.
Course description Not entered
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Course Delivery Information
Academic year 2015/16, Not available to visiting students (SS1) Quota:  None
Course Start Semester 1
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 100 ( Online Activities 45, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 53 )
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment) 1. On-going contribution to discussion boards (40% of the total mark).
2. Essay on a choice of topics related to science ommunication practice (60% of total mark).
Feedback Not entered
No Exam Information
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of science communication and public engagement
  2. Understand of the role of science communication and public engagement in contemporary society
  3. Explore the drivers which influence the practice of science communication and public enagement worldwide
  4. Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts, tools and methodologies used in science communication and public engagement
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Course URL http://www.sciencecommunication.mvm.ed.ac.uk/online/
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
KeywordsSCPE-OLDL-INTRO
Contacts
Course organiserDr Elizabeth Stevenson
Tel: (0131 6)50 3258
Email:
Course secretaryMs Marie-Therese Rafferty
Tel: (0131 6)50 3160
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