STO 602 - SCIENCE LITERACY AND TRANSLATION

College of Ag, Food and Environment

Credits: 3

Students will explore, translate and interpret scientific findings into application and policy through the new Master of Science curriculum in Science Translation and Outreach. Readings will focus on basic principles and theories relevant to scientific literacy and the public perception and trust of scientific information. Where possible, we will use current controversial topics as examples. In this course, students will enhance their scientific literacy and learn to evaluate the credibility of sources of scientific information principally by: - Examining scientific methodologies including its potential and limitations - Practicing critical and reflective thinking on relevant scientific issues - Reviewing scientific literature and evaluating its merits - Designing an original, evidence-based research plan on a public interest issue.

Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Admission to the UK Graduate School: Student in good standing. Degree-seeking student in the Science Translation and Outreach program in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.
Approved for Distance Learning.