1(3L-1.5P)
Prerequisite(s): A course in calculus (may be Calculus 30).
Introduces the student to the concepts of probability and statistics using examples from various fields of engineering.
Note: Students who wish to use this course toward an Arts & Science credit should first refer to Statistics Course Regulations in the Arts & Science section of the Calendar.
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): Completion of 24 credit units in first year Engineering.
Introduces the study and practice of pragmatic communication, with a focus on the rhetorical foundations of technical communication. It is designed to teach students to read analytically, to evaluate the demands of audience, context, and purpose, and to write and to present technical and other information clearly and comprehensively. It also deals with the role of communicative competence in establishing professional credibility with clients, co-workers, and superiors. Students prepare and present a variety of oral and written messages typical of those encountered in professional practice, including reports, résumés, and correspondence, and are involved in the evaluation and critical appraisal of each other's work.
Note: Students with credit for GE 390 cannot take GE 300 for credit.