JRNL 3650 — Science Writing
4 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureNUpath WIusually offered: falltypical days: T/FBostonTraditional
Explores the role of journalism in delivering science news and information to a general audience through print and digital media. Through readings and analysis of a variety of news media, offers students an opportunity to learn how political debates intersect with and shape scientific developments and how scientific developments can be sensationalized or misunderstood. Students also have an opportunity to learn and apply best journalistic practices to communicate effectively in the media about science, health, environmental, and technology issues whether headed to a newsroom, corporate press office, or scientific institution.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2024 | 1 | 10 | 19 | 53% | 9.0 |
| Fall 2024 | 1 | 10 | 12 | 83% | 2.0 |
| Fall 2025 | 1 | 10 | 12 | 83% | 2.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 33% · T 67% · W 33% · Th 0% · F 67%
Common patterns: TF (67% of sections), MW (33% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Jeffrey Howe (100% of students) · reviews
Spring
- Jeffrey Howe (100% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
Official catalog (JRNL course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All JRNL courses · Plan it at numap.app