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2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

FCO 215 Technical and Scientific Communication



This course offers students expertise in applying rhetorical techniques and problem-solving skills to the types of communication associated with technical and scientific (including medical) settings.  Using cases and scenarios in some instances, students will create written documents (such as proposals, research reports, usability analysis, and process descriptions) in both print and online environments and will learn about effective document design, use of visuals, and oral presentation in technical and scientific contexts.  Copyright and other ethical issues associated with communication in science and technology will be discussed. Prerequisite: FCO 105  

3 credit hours
Satisfies Foundations: Advanced Communication for “Generation Next” with a grade of 2.0 or better