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WRTC 458. Scientific and Medical Communication


Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 013094 Grading Basis GRD

Introduction to the context and use of language in scientific and medical disciplines. Emphasis is placed on understanding the rhetorical nature of scientific discourse. Primary topics include examining different forms of scientific and medical writing in traditional and digital contexts, the nature of communication within professional communities and composing texts for general readers. Prerequisite(s): WRTC 200  and WRTC 201  or permission of instructor.