POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY 2005-2007

TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION PROGRAM
and produce effective business and technical
documents: newsletters, brochures,
etc. Prerequisites: JW 600 and JW 604
or instructor’s permission.
JW 647 Computer-Based End-user
Training 2 1 ⁄2:0:0:3
Workshop in using computer-based
training programs to develop a tutorial
training package. Students learn and
practice principles of effective computer-based
training, including breakdown
of steps and skills; formulation of questions
and answers; and use of graphics,
references charts. Prerequisite: JW 609,
JW 645, JW 646 or instructor’s permission.
JW 650 Special Topics in Writing
about Medicine, Science and
Technology 2 1 ⁄2:0:0:3
Special topics courses are offered periodically
by the department to address
topics in science journalism not currently
covered in the curriculum. Topics,
faculty and prerequisites may vary.
Prerequisite: JW 600 or instructor’s permission.
JW 651 Special Topics in Writing for
Business 2 1 ⁄2:0:0:3
Special topics courses are offered periodically
by the department to address
topics in business writing not currently
covered in the curriculum. Topics, faculty
and prerequisites may vary.
Prerequisite: JW 600 or instructor’s permission.
JW 652 Special Topics in
Documentation, Training and New
Media 2 1 ⁄2:0:0:3
Special topics courses are offered periodically
by department to address topics
in documentation, training and new
media not currently covered in curriculum.
Topics, faculty and prerequisites
may vary. Prerequisite: JW 600 or
instructor’s permission.
JW 701 Special Project in Technical
Communication
2 1 ⁄2:0:0:3
Students, working in conjunction with
faculty member, pursue independent
study in a special facet of technical and
professional communication. Students
produce original, thought-provoking
interpretive project or report to be submitted
to department for faculty review
and approval. Prerequisite: adviser’s
approval.
JW 702 Special Topics in Technical
Communication
2 1 ⁄2:0:0:3
Special topics course is offered from
time to time by faculty members, visiting
scholars and professionals. Special
titles and prerequisites are announced
prior to registration. May be repeated for
credit. Prerequisite: JW 600 or instructor’s
permission.
JW 703 Internship 0:0:3:12
Full- or part-time placement as a technical
and professional communication
intern. Intense, practical work experience
focusing on student’s area of specialization.
Students work with a professional
adviser within the sponsoring organization
and a faculty adviser within the
department. Weekly progress reports and
term project required. Prerequisites:
completion of four or more graduate
courses in technical communication;
approval of sponsoring organization and
department.
JW 704 Master’s Project 2 1 ⁄2:0:0:3
Students work with faculty adviser to
write and produce master’s project in
technical communication. After project
proposal is approved, students research
and develop technical communication
project in area of specialization.
Prerequisites: completion of 27 units or
more toward MS in Specialized
Journalism and instructor’s permission.
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