Course: Science communication for biology

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Course title Science communication for biology
Course code CBG/9MOPB
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course unspecified
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 0
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Mergl Michal, Prof. RNDr. CSc.
Course content
1. Academia. 2. Mobility. Scientific work, definition of science, international cooperation. 3-5. Databases, IT sources. 6. Preparation of project, student projects and student competitions. 7. Projects and grants. 8. Workshops, conference, lectures and presentations. 9. Poster. Preparation of manuscript text and illustration. Submission of manuscript for publication. 10. Review and peer-review processes. 11. Scientometry. 12. Acreditation process. 13. Popularization of science. Exhibions, science communication.

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Contact hours - 13 hours per semester
  • Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40) - 20 hours per semester
  • Undergraduate study programme term essay (20-40) - 20 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
have interest on natural sciences ans scientific approach to problem resolution
Skills
critically use the internet databases, especially Wikipedia, also in English language
be able to critically study the Czech and foreign textbooks
be able to work on PC including SW Powerpoint or other graphic SW
Competences
N/A
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
know main millestones in history of particular branchs on natural history
know academic space, possibilities of academic and scientific careers
know principes of scientific work and its evalution, grant systems, conference and mobilities
know possibilities of presentation of science and skills into human society (competitions, exhibitions, workshops, public talks etc.)
Skills
be able to made the poster to conference
be able to work with scientific literature including correct compilation of reference list and made correct structure of scientific or qualifying work
Competences
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture
Skills
Lecture with visual aids
Competences
Lecture with visual aids
assessment methods
Knowledge
Seminar work
Test
Skills
Seminar work
Competences
Seminar work
Recommended literature
  • Šesták, Z. Jak psát a přednášet o vědě. Praha, 2000.


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