JOUR471 Science Journalism

3 undergraduate hours. 3 graduate hours.

Students will explore media coverage of science. They will examine the interconnections of scientific advances and public understanding. The seminar format will allow students to interview scientists and journalists, to discuss work, and to become science communicators. Students will choose their own subjects for reporting projects.

Spring 2015, CRN 61607

Meets: 3-4:50 p.m. Mondays, Room 336 Gregory Hall.

Instructor: Jennifer Follis, jefollis@illinois.edu.