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COMMRC 1147 - THE RHETORIC OF SCIENCEMinimum Credits: 3 Maximum Credits: 3 The course examines how scientists persuade and dissuade each other and broader publics in the creation and dissemination of knowledge. It addresses such topics as: rhetoric and the production of scientific findings, communication of scientific knowledge to various publics, persuasive influences on funding decisions, how the public might better understand or influence scientific processes, and the intersection of science and public policy. These will be studied in the context of major science-related controversies of the recent past. Academic Career: Undergraduate Course Component: Lecture Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis Course Requirements: PREQ: (COMMRC 0310 or 0081) and [ENGCMP 0200 or (ENGCMP 0203 or 0205 or 0207 or 0208 or 0250 or FP 0003 or 0006 or ENGCMP 0004 or 0006 or 0020 or ENG 0102)]
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