The course is designed to help the student develop their scientific presentation skills. During the term, students will be required to deliver at least two oral presentations on assigned topics, and provide critique for the presentation of other students in the course. The course is given on a pass/fail basis, and will meet weekly in the Fall term.

• Criteria for a pass in this course:
• Recommended reading
• Elements to watch for in presentations:
• Course material:
• Class Schedule:

Criteria for a pass in this course:

1. Two 10 minute presentations of acceptable quality (about 10 to 20 hours prep time, please rehearse before).
2. Being present at 7/8 class dates.
3. Demonstrated background preparation by critically reading supplied literature, and participate in the in class discussions
   
4. Provide background reading for your classmates in time (i.e., 7 days in advance).

Recommended reading

Scott L. Montgomery, "The Chicago Guide to Communicating Science". The University of Chicago Press, 2003

Elements to watch for in presentations:

1. Flow of ideas
2. Substance
3. Use of text and graphics
4. Use of time
5. Elocution (.i.e., vocal presence - speaking clearly and directly to the audience)
   

Course material:

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Class Schedule:

1. Mathieu 
A Review of International Best Practices of Environmental Surveillance for Energy-From-Waste Facilities.

1. Laura 
Seismic Imaging of Massive Sulphides: A Modeling Study

Oct. 21st and 28th:

1. Stephanie Stable Carbon Isotope Dendroclimatology in the Tropical Forests of Lamanai

1. Karen 
Active faulting and seismicity associated with the Gurla Mandhata-Humla fault system of NW Nepal Himalaya

1. Francesco 
Determining the feasibility of using polyurethane as a foam template