College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
Spring is here and summer is fast approaching! This is an ideal time to consider enrolling in summer classes, which can ease your fall/spring semester course load, help you graduate early, and fulfill any missing course requirements you may have! The Department of Life Sciences Communication is offering various classes covering everything from science communication …
LSC 332:Print and Electronic Media Design Duration: 8 weeks Credits: 3 Science needs to be communicated effectively to make an impact in today’s world. This design class for non-designers will help with just that as student scientists learn to be more effective visual communicators. Students will learn design skills that will make them stand out during …
LSC 212: Intro to Scientific Communication Duration: 8 weeks Credits: 3 Whether you’re majoring (or planning to major) in science, social science, communication, business, or another field, writing will be a key part of your academic and professional life. This course focuses on increasing your confidence and competency as a writer with an emphasis on science. It …
LSC 251: Science, Media and Society Duration: 8 weeks Credits: 3 Modern science is increasingly surrounded by controversial public debates about its societal applications and political implications. Genetically modified organisms, artificial intelligence, and new gene-editing tools like CRISPR are just a few examples. Most recently, COVID-19 has been a powerful illustration of how unprepared many societies are …
LSC 432: Social Media for the Life Sciences Duration: 5 weeks Credits: 3 In the United States, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, SnapChat, Pinterest, WhatsApp, TikTok, Live video, Content Marketing (e.g., blogging), along with smart phones, tablets, smart devices (e.g. Alexa) drones and other tools have had major impacts on how we communicate with one another, how …