Course Detail
Units:
3.0
Course Components:
Lecture
Enrollment Information
Enrollment Requirement:
Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in (WRTG 2010 OR WR2 OR an Assoc. OR Bach. Degree) AND NOT on ECE Monitoring Group Corequisites: ECE 3900 OR ECE 3991 OR CS 3991
Requirement Designation:
Upper Division Communication/Writing
Description
This course is designed to prepare students for writing and communication efforts specific to their careers in engineering. Students will develop written and oral communication skills through shorter in-class and homework assignments and an oral presentation. In addition, students will begin a proposal in preparation for their senior year design project that will be revised during the semester. A combination or writing and oral presentation exercises will emphasize delivering information in a clear, concise fashion. Students will learn to tailor messages to different audiences: colleagues and mentors, the general public, government agencies and the media. teamwork, ethical considerations and organizational issues will also be addressed.