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COMM 540 - Communicating Science in the Public Interest

COMM 540: Communicating Science in the Public Interest (3 units) at San Diego State University. 1 section offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: Senior or graduate standing and admission to a communication or other approved major or minor. Counts toward Communication, B.A. (2026-27), Communication, B.A. (2025-26).

3 units
  • Communication Electives
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  • Minor Electives
  • 18 Units Selected From
  • Communication Elective
  • Pathway 2
  • Twelve Units of Electives
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (offered), Fall 2026 (unknown)
Case studies of scientific distortion and success. Importance, misuses, and uses of scientific communication. Competent scientific communication, from manuscript preparation to public presentation.
Prerequisites
Senior or graduate standing and admission to a communication or other approved major or minor.

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Who can take it
Senior or graduate standing and admission to a communication or other approved major or minor.
Grading
LTR: Letter Graded. The class will be offered for letter grade with no option to take it for Cr/NC
Repeatable
Maximum 3 units.
Typically offered
Spring
Catalog notes
Communication courses numbered 500 to 599 are not acceptable for the Master of Arts degree in Communication.

1 section in Spring 2027

Class #9609· In-person · Open · Letter
40 of 40 seats open
Mon, Wed 10:00 AM-11:15 AM · P 148

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