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Graduate Certificate in Science Communication | 2019
Testamur Title of Degree: | Graduate Certificate in Science Communication |
Abbreviation: | GCertScComm |
UOW Course Code: | 2127 |
CRICOS Code: | 097268C |
Total Credit Points: | 24 |
Duration: | 6 months full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health |
Intake Session(s): | Exit Pathway only (Autumn Session) |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus |
Delivery Campus / UAC Code: | Wollongong |
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Science Communication is a six-month program for students who wish to upgrade their qualifications and gain further background in Science. This degree also gives students the required foundations for further study in the Science discipline.
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to demonstrate:
| CLO | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evaluate and discuss concepts, perspectives and theories within science disciplines. | ||||||
| 2 | Investigate, analyse and communicate global innovations in science. | ||||||
| 3 | Review, interpret, synthesise and manipulate scientific data for academic and professional contexts. | ||||||
| 4 | Exercise critical thinking and problem solving to develop and apply new understanding. | ||||||
| 5 | Communicate knowledge and ideas about current issues, theories and research related to the discipline of Science. | ||||||
| 6 | Apply scientific knowledge in a reflective and ethical way for academic and professional practice. | ||||||
Course Structures
To qualify for award of the degree, the Graduate Certificate in Science Communication, a candidate must successfully complete at least 24 credit points, as outlined below.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMAH801 | Fundamentals of Science Communication | 6 | Autumn |
| SMAH803 | Fundamentals of Science Data, IT and Emerging Technologies | 6 | Autumn |
| RESH802 | Responsible Research | 6 | Autumn |
| Plus, one of the following subjects; | |||
| BIOL813 | Principles of Biochemistry | 6 | Autumn |
| BIOL851 | Principles of Ecology | 6 | Autumn |
| CHEM812 | Contemporary Organic Chemistry | 6 | Autumn |
| EESC804 | Introductory Spatial Science | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| EESC801 | Earth's Inferno | 6 | Autumn |
Other Information
Fo further information email: smah-students@uow.edu.au