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FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR IN SCIENCE COMMUNICATION

LSC 155
Course Description

Introduces students to the field of science communication and the importance of effectively communicating about controversial and complex science and technology topics. Engage with science communication faculty and staff, campus resources, and opportunities to explore academic and career goals. Appropriate for students across a wide variety of disciplines. Examples of topics that may be discussed in the course include climate change, artificial intelligence, gene editing, and public health.

Prerequisties

None

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

1

Offered

Not Applicable

Grade Point Average
3.91

5.26% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

3.23% from Historical

A Rate
87.5%

9.8% from Historical

Class Size
16

No change from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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