Sessional Lecturer, MSL2050H - Curating Science

University of Toronto
Faculty of Information

Sessional Lecturer

Winter Term 2027 ( January 2027 - April 2027 )

Science subjects dominate the museum field — natural history, zoology, botany, anthropology, astronomy, paleontology, archaeology, and classical physics to name but a few. Furthermore, the history of modern science is tied to the history of museums and in many ways public displays of science have influenced the development of science itself. Yet few museum professionals speak and understand the language of science. With a view to satisfying the basic requirements of any museum professional, this course will introduce the student to the fundamentals of scientific thinking and to the key issues associated with curating science subject matter. Specific examples of science-based museum displays and exhibitions will be explored in an engaging series of lecture...