Professional Communication in Science and Technology

Fall 2018 > Science & Mathematics > BIOL.6040 > 001

Course No: BIOL.6040-001; SIS Class Nbr: 15305; SIS Term: 2810
Course Status: Registration Closed

Course Description

The course instructs students in developing effective writing and speaking skills required for preparation of publishable scientific manuscripts and presentations. The importance of clear, concise writing style and delivery of presentations to both research, scientists and non-scientists is emphasized. Guest speakers discuss commercialization of technology, intellectual property, and electronic literature searches/citation. Experimental design, statistical analyses, research grant preparation, and poster presentations are also reviewed. Outside readings are used to critically evaluate contemporary issues related to disclosure, conflict of interet, publishing ethics, biosecurity, and electronic science collaborations/team research.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

• Prerequisites: Students with a CSCE career need permission to take Graduate Level Courses.
• Special Notes: Students with a CSCE or UGRD career need permission to take Graduate Level Courses.
• Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
• Instructor: Abiche Dewilde
• UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

• Th | 6:30 PM-8:50 PM EST
• 2018 Fall: Sep 05 to Dec 21
• Course Level: Graduate
• Tuition: $1725
• Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

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