Apr 19, 2024  
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TC 498 B - Technical Communication Senior Design Practicum

1 lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 credits


Course Description
TC 498 B is designed to give TC majors an opportunity to work as a technical communication consultant on a Senior Design team at MSOE. Each student is required to make a presentation to TC faculty and students covering all aspects of the practicum experience. (prereq: Junior standing, enrollment in TC major,  permission of TC program director and Senior Design instructor).
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Use interpersonal and interview skills to sucessfully communicate with subject matter specialists.
  • Explore diverse career options and interests.
  • Enhance professional skills and knowledge of workplace procedures.
  • Develop networking contacts with professionals in a relevant field.
  • Enhance professional résumés through Senior Design experience.
  • Develop teamwork and leadership skills.
  • Apply classroom learning to authentic work experience.

 


Prerequisites by Topic
  • Foundations of technical writing.
  • Foundations of desktop publishing and visual design.
  • Foundations of professional presentations.

Course Topics
  • Review of Senior Design project requirenments. 
  • Development of the documentation plan. 
  • Implementation of the documentation plan. 
  • Communication with Senior Design team members.
  • Assessment of the project documentation.

Coordinator
Nadya Shalamova



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