EBIO 3940 - Written Communication in the Sciences
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Fall 2018
Focuses upon written communication commonly practiced by scientists. Directs learning activities toward reporting and proposing research via the strategic use of typified genres, arguments, and visual representations. Prepares students for communication tasks within advanced study and science careers. Recommended prerequisite: Completion of two 2000-level classes and one 3000-level class in the student�s science major or minor (all minimum grade C-).
WRTG 1100 - Extended First-Year Writing and Rhetoric
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Spring 2019 / Fall 2019 / Spring 2020
Extended version of WRTG 1150 intended for students desiring more preparation and practice in college writing. Meets the same goals and fulfills the same requirements as WRTG 1150. Includes one-hour recitation for small group work. Focuses on rhetorical analysis, argument, inquiry and information literacy. Taught as a writing workshop, the course emphasizes practicing strategies for all phases of the writing process. For placement criteria, see the arts and sciences advising office. May be repeated up to 8 total credit hours.
WRTG 1150 - First-Year Writing and Rhetoric
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Fall 2019 / Fall 2020 / Spring 2021 / Fall 2021 / Spring 2022 / Fall 2022 / Spring 2023 / Summer 2023 / Fall 2023 / Spring 2024 / Fall 2024
Rhetorically informed introduction to college writing. Focuses on rhetorical analysis, argument, inquiry and information literacy. Taught as a writing workshop, the course emphasizes practicing writing strategies for all phases of the writing process. For placement criteria, see the arts and sciences advising office. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.
WRTG 1250 - Advanced First-Year Writing and Rhetoric
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Spring 2021
Advanced version of WRTG 1150 intended for more experienced writers, this course meets the same goals and fulflls the same requirements as WRTG 1150 but at a more challenging level. Focuses on rhetorical analysis, argument, inquiry, and information literacy. Taught as a writing workshop, the course emphasizes practicing writing strategies for all phases of the writing process. For placement criteria, see the arts and sciences advising office. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.
WRTG 3020 - Topics in Writing
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Summer 2023 / Summer 2024
Through sustained inquiry into a selected topic or issue, students will practice advanced forms of academic writing. Emphasizes analysis, criticism and argument. Taught as a writing seminar, places a premium on substantive, thoughtful revision. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Department enforced prerequisite: WRTG 1150 or equivalent (completion of lower-division writing requirement).
WRTG 3030 - Writing on Science and Society
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Fall 2023
Through selected reading and writing assignments, students consider ethical and social ramifications of science policy and practice. Focuses on critical thinking, revision, analytical writing, and oral presentation. Taught as a writing seminar, the course addresses communication with professional and non-technical audiences. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.
WRTG 3035 - Technical Communication and Design
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Spring 2024 / Fall 2024
Rhetorically informed introduction to technical writing that hones communication skills in the context of technical design activities. Treats design as a collaborative, user-oriented, problem-based activity, and technical communication as a rhetorically informed and persuasive design art. Taught as a writing seminar emphasizing critical thinking, revision, and oral presentation skills. Focuses on client-driven design projects and effective communication with multiple stakeholders. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.
