NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 科學溝通(6233)
(Eng.) Professional Science Communication
Offering Dept Department of Entomology
Course Type Elective Credits 2 Teacher Ching-Wen Tan
Department Department of Entomology/Graduate Language English Semester 2026-SPRING
Course Description 本課程旨在培養修習學生掌握有效傳遞科學知識與概念的能力,提升學術與非學術場合的溝通技巧。課程內容涵蓋履歷撰寫、海報製作與講解、演講報告、視覺化科學資料與科普寫作,學生將學習如何以簡單明瞭且具說服力的方式表達複雜的科學內容,並透過實作與案例分析增強實際應用能力。本課程適合碩博班學生修習。
This course aims to equip students with the ability to effectively convey scientific knowledge and concepts, enhancing their communication skills in both academic and non-academic settings. The curriculum covers resume writing, poster design and presentation, public speaking, scientific data visualization, and popular science writing. Students will learn to present complex scientific ideas in a clear, concise, and persuasive manner, while strengthening their practical application skills through hands-on exercises and case studies. This course is designed for graduate and doctoral students.
Prerequisites
self-directed learning in the course Y
Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives Competency Indicators Ratio(%) Teaching Methods Assessment Methods

1. Improve theoretical knowledge and critical thinking
2.Improve skills in reading scientific literature
3.Improve skills in scientific presentation
25
35
40
topic Discussion/Production
Discussion
Other
Written Presentation
Attendance
Oral Presentation
Assignment
Other
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 Course Introduction
Week 2 Resume and Curriculum vitae
Week 3 Resume and Curriculum vitae
Week 4 Science project communication
Week 5 Science project communication
Week 6 Science project communication
Week 7 Poster presentation
Week 8 Poster presentation
Week 9 Poster presentation
Week 10 PowerPoint presentation
Week 11 PowerPoint presentation
Week 12 PowerPoint presentation
Week 13 Popular Science Writing
Week 14 Popular Science Writing
Week 15 Popular Science Writing
Week 16 Discussion
self-directed
learning
   01.Participation in professional forums, lectures, and corporate sharing sessions related to industry-government-academia-research exchange activities.
   02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.
   03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia.
   05.Participation in various workshops organized by different departments of NCHU.

Evaluation
Presentation, participation, discussion & attendance.
Textbook & other References

Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website

Office Hours
Tuesday 2-4pm by appiontment
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