Learn from world experts in science summer course

Keen to learn directly from world experts like Professor Sir Paul Callaghan and Professor Peter Barrett?

The five week Contemporary Issues in Science & Society course begins on 14 November and will explore some of the most relevant science issues in society.

Five different topics will be presented by high-profile academics in this entirely online course, via lectures, blogs, and an interactive discussion forum with the experts.

New Zealander of the Year Professor Sir Paul Callaghan will kick-off the course by exploring the connection between science and society, followed by four weeks studying the topics: Science and Impact of Climate Change, Human Evolution, What Makes New Zealand Unique, and the Psychology of Everyday Life.

SCIE 201 is a 15 point, 200-level course, open to all who have 30 course points from any subject.

The interactive teaching component runs from November 14 – December 16, 2011. Final assignment due on January 6, 2012.

Enrolments close on 11 November 2011.

Visit http://victoria.ac.nz/science/study/summer-courses.aspx to find out more and to enrol.