Instructors in the Program for Engineering Communication and Applied Ethics teach five core courses: InterEGR 156, InterEGR 275, InterEGR 397, EPD 398, and InterEGR 413.
InterEGR 156: Introduction to Writing, Speaking, and Ethics for Engineers (3 credits; Fall and Spring)
This course fulfills the General Education communication requirement (formerly known as Comm-A) as an introduction to college-level communication and academic research, with an especial focus on matters of concern to engineers. The course emphasizes both written and oral communication, audience analysis, ethical reasoning, and use of credible sources, providing a foundation for effective communication and ethical awareness useful for subsequent engineering coursework and professional setting.
This course fulfills the General Education communication requirement (formerly known as Comm-A) as an introduction to college-level communication and academic research, with an especial focus on matters of concern to engineers. The course emphasizes both written and oral communication, audience analysis, ethical reasoning, and use of credible sources, providing a foundation for effective communication and ethical awareness useful for subsequent engineering coursework and professional setting.
Prerequisites or Corequisites: None.
InterEGR 275: Technical Presentations (2 credits; Fall and Spring)
This course focuses on the principles and theory of effective oral technical presentations and provides a framework for applying the principles in professional settings common to the engineering profession. The course consists of five parts: 1) preparation, delivery, and evaluation of oral presentation on technical subjects, 2) analysis of professional ‘real-world’ technical presentations, 3) survey of presentation technology, 4) self-analysis including listening and non-verbal skills, and 5) practice of group discussion and interview skills.
Prerequisites or Corequisites: Sophomore standing.
InterEGR 397: Engineering Communication (3 credits; Fall, Spring, and Summer)
Communication for engineering, science, and technology; theory and practice in planning, preparing, and critiquing reports, proposals, instructions, and business correspondence; research strategies, collaborative work; oral presentations.
Prerequisites or Corequisites: Junior standing.
EPD 398: Technical Communication Internship (1 credit; enrollment limited to students finishing the sunsetted TC Certificate)
Two-component course: 1) professional writing experience entailing approximately 80 hours internship with a local corporation, industry, government agency, or educational unit; and 2) one 75-minute class every other week to structure the internship and provide discussion of related issues.
Prerequisites or Corequisites: InterEGR 397, 6 credits in other communication courses, or consent of instructor
InterEGR 413: Contemporary Issues in International Engineering (1 credit)
Provides a comparative examination and analysis of global trends and regional variations for engineering concepts, standards and practices. Using organizational case studies, the course will describe and analyze multi-national engineering operations and summarize best practices and caveats.
Prerequisites or Corequisites: Declared in International Engineering Certificate.