Postgraduate Course: Skills for science communication (BIME11048)
Course Outline
| School | School of Biomedical Sciences |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 10 |
ECTS Credits | 5 |
| Summary | In the context of science communication, this course will explore, both theoretically and experientially, effective use of the following: different learning styles, use of voice and body language, and questioning and listening. The use of props, demonstrations, interactivity and hands-on activities will also be covered. |
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Co-requisites | |
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Other requirements | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2014/15, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Semester 1 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
100
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Seminar/Tutorial Hours 15,
Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 15,
Feedback/Feedforward Hours 5,
Formative Assessment Hours 5,
Summative Assessment Hours 20,
Other Study Hours 40,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
* Development, delivery and written evaluation of a science presentation with interactive elements, for a prescribed audience and purpose. (60%)
* Drawing on course material, a descriptive report on the adaptation, delivery and evaluation of a hands-on activity for a prescribed audience and venue. (40%) |
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Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course, you will be able to demonstrate:
* Skills and confidence in presenting scientific concepts and contexts to a variety of audiences.
* An understanding of different learning styles and the choice of techniques to address them
* Skills and methodologies for effective interactivity during presentations and hands-on activities
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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| Keywords | SCPE,SSC |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Elizabeth Stevenson
Tel: (0131 6)50 3258
Email: E.Stevenson@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Marie Manson
Tel: (0131 6)50 3289
Email: Marie.Manson@ed.ac.uk |
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