Science and Communication OpenCourseWare: A Free Online Grad-Level Marine Science Course by MIT
As an aid for those developing thesis research, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) have offered 'Science and Communication' as part of the MIT/WHOI Joint Program. By emphasizing general fundamentals of science, this free online course aims at expanding graduate students' outlooks on thesis research. Designed to improve science majors' ability to communicate their research, this OpenCourseWare is recommended for anyone working toward a Ph.D. in Earth Science or Marine Science.
Science and Communication: Course Specifics
| Degree Level | Free | Audio | Video | Downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Lectures/Notes | Study Materials | Tests/Quizzes |
|---|---|---|
| No | Yes | No |
Science and Communication: Course Description
This OpenCourseWare offers graduate students the opportunity to enhance their communication skills with respect to their thesis research by emphasizing contemplative philosophies of science. Through an extensive reading list, Professor James Price presents this course in segments that consider important questions regarding scientific philosophies, ethics and communication. The format is mindful of how much time Ph.D. Science students spend in research. The course's philosophical approaches expand students' ways of thinking about thesis research while preparing them to present research. This OpenCourseWare presents useful information to students at a variety of levels. Students should be committed to a thesis problem when downloading course materials. This course is formulated from curricula of the MIT/WHOI Joint Program, but the philosophies presented are applicable to any university program that requires a thesis or dissertation.
A free detailed list of readings and a course pedagogy explaining the goals of this OpenCourseWare are available online. More information can be found at the Science and Communication course home page.
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