Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2026 - EDUC 710 G031

Special Topics

Current Issues in Science Communication

Class Number: 4097

Delivery Method: Online

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Wed, 4:30–7:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Variable units: 3, 4, 5.

COURSE DETAILS:

Meeting Dates: Wednesdays

Meeting Times: 4:30 – 7pm

Grading

  • Participation and attendance - Individual - Due: Ongoing 15%
  • Micro-assignments - Individual/Small groups - Due: Ongoing 20%
  • Reflective activity – learning from science communicators - Individual - Due: Week 4 or Week 9 15%
  • Science communication project - Small groups - Due: Week 12 or Week 13 (depending on the group you were assigned) 25%
  • Portfolio - Individual - Due: April 17th 25%

Materials

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Graduate Studies Notes:

Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

At SFU, you are expected to act honestly and responsibly in all your academic work. Cheating, plagiarism, or any other form of academic dishonesty harms your own learning, undermines the efforts of your classmates who pursue their studies honestly, and goes against the core values of the university.

To learn more about the academic disciplinary process and relevant academic supports, visit: 


RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.