ENTM 060W: SCICOMM: EXPLORING EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION METHODS IN THE LIFE SCIENCES
University of California, Riverside
4 Units, Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): WRIT 040P, may be taken concurrently; WRIT 020 with a grade of C or better or WRIT 020S with a grade of C or better; BIOL 005A with a grade of C- or better. Teaches the process of analyzing and translating scientific research into popular science stories. Introduces the art of science communication through written narratives. Provides resources and guidance on interpretation of scientific literature; interviewing scientists; and pursuing careers in entomology, the broader life sciences, and science writing. Fulfills the third-quarter writing requirement for students who earn a grade of "C" or better for courses that the Academic Senate designates, and that the student's college permits as alternatives to WRIT 030. Cross-listed with BPSC 060W.
Average GPA: 3.66
Grade distribution records: 290 students across 7 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 117 | 40.3% |
| A | 78 | 26.9% |
| A- | 37 | 12.8% |
| B+ | 12 | 4.1% |
| B | 18 | 6.2% |
| B- | 4 | 1.4% |
| C+ | 3 | 1.0% |
| C | 5 | 1.7% |
| C- | 1 | 0.3% |
| F | 9 | 3.1% |
| NP | 2 | 0.7% |
| S | 4 | 1.4% |
Based on 290 student grade records across 7 terms and 2 professors.
Instructors
- Erin Rankin 162 students, Average GPA 3.66
- Kerry Mauck 88 students, Average GPA 3.57