Animal Science: Science ed outreach and comm

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ASCI 1000 or instructor permission Full title: Science education outreach and communication or ASCI 1000 as co-requisite Open to Degree and PACE students Special Topics courses cannot carry CC designations

This course introduces students to the major concepts surrounding informal science education or learning science outside the classroom. Students will learn how to develop various types of informal science educational materials. Additionally, we will explore informal learning pedagogy, including learning how to evaluate the impact of informal science education programs. Part of the course will also focus on how to communicate science to the public through different mediums such as TV, media, written communications and outreach events. The course will include several field trips where we will observe and evaluate the impact of informal science education. The class will be prepare students to effectively communicate science to the public and be beneficial to students interested in careers in diverse areas including zoos, museums, farms, parks and animal shelters.

Students are expected to be on time, attend all lectures, read the assigned material before each class, be respectful in class and participate in field trips.

Evaluation will include a creating informal science education materials, keeping a journal and developing your own informal science education program. Assignments could also include participation and tests.