ENGL 310 - Technical Writing

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 100 or ENGL 200 or permission of instructor.

Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

Technical Writing is designed to make students aware of the current writing expectations of employers in technical and industrial situations and to provide students with assignments and instruction to help them meet those expectations. The primary emphasis is on professionalism, understanding how your work reflects your potential for advancement, and achieving precision and conciseness in your work. Students who have taken ENGL 210 may not take this course.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

To provide the student with a basic understanding of technical writing and how technical writing can be applied to solve problems.
To provide the student with a basic understanding of the types of technical writing found in the work environment.
To develop the student’s working knowledge of technical writing which can then be used as a tool in his/her vocation.