Course Identification
Scientific Communication
Lecturers and Teaching Assistants
Prof. Milko E. Van Der Boom, Dr. Michal Lahav
Course Schedule and Location
Second Semester
Sunday, 14:00 - 16:00, Kimmelman, Dov Elad Rm
15/03/2026
Field of Study, Course Type and Credit Points
Chemical Sciences: Lecture; Elective; Regular; 2.00 points
Life Sciences: Lecture; 2.00 points
Comments
Priority will be given to MSc students.
On the following dates the course will begin at 14:30 at Dov Elad Room:
Sunday May 3, 2026
Sunday June 7, 2026
Prerequisites
The course is for first and second year MSc students
Attendance and participation
Estimated Weekly Independent Workload (in hours)
Syllabus
The aim of this course is to teach MSc students with some experience in research, how to improve their scientific communication skills. This will be taught from the perspective of scientists, and hence the course will not be about English grammar etc, but on the subtleties of the scientific style of writing, and the art of oral communication in front of a scientific audience. The course will involve active participation in giving oral presentations, and the course grade will be based on the quality of the participation, as well as final written and oral assignments. The course is open to students from all faculties.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to:
- Demonstrate improved scientific writing skills.
- Demonstrate proficiency in oral presentation of scientific research results.