Professional Communication (SCIE 1110)

This course introduces students to the principles of effective communication with special emphasis on the writing process, informative and persuasive writing, research papers, oral presentations, and resumes and cover letters. Students will complete online assignments, which will include a first draft critique, grammar exercises, plus research and documentation exercises. The course also explores current social and ethical issues in engineering and computer science.

Course code: SCIE 1110

Credits: 3.0

Tuition: $0^*

Length: 60 hours

Course outline: https://www.vcc.ca/cfm-files/course-outline.cfm?subject=SCIE&number=1110

Schedule†

SCIE 1110 schedule for programs:

UPHS
USCC
UTAC
UTCS
UTEG
UTES

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.

CRN #	Instructor	Dates	Day/Time	Instructor
61183		May 4, 2020 to August 28, 2020	Tue, Thu \| 8:30 a.m - 10:30 a.m

Schedule†

SCIE 1110 schedule for programs:

USCC
UTAC
UTAR
UTCS
UTEG

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.

CRN #	Instructor	Dates	Day/Time	Instructor
74838		September 8, 2020 to December 18, 2020	Mon, Wed \| 3:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m

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Professional Communication (SCIE 1110)

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