Course variations

Course summary

This program offers a unique combination of written, oral, and visual communication theory and practice as they apply to interdisciplinary areas of science and technology. It examines how communication is a complex process that involves both the robust principles of audience, persuasion, clarity, accuracy, and ethical integrity, and a command of the knowledge of scientific and technical topics that one communicates. Students have the opportunity to examine social, legal, ethical, and political implications of communication as they relate to science, environment, gender, technology, diverse cultures, and workplace practices.

Program modules

The program modules are as follows: ANAT 3001-Human Anatomy (3 cr), BIOC 2011-Biochemistry for the Agricultural and Health Sciences (3 cr), BIOC 3021-Biochemistry (3 cr), BIOL 1001-Introductory Biology: Evolutionary and Ecological Perspectives, BIOL (4 cr), BIOL 1009-General Biology, BIOL (4 cr), BIOL 1101W-Heredity and Human Society, WI (3 cr), BIOL 2012-General Zoology (4 cr), BIOL 2022-General Botany (3 cr), BIOL 3811-Introduction to Animal Behavior (4 cr), BIOL 3825-Ecological Genetics (2 cr), BIOL 4003-Genetics (3 cr), BIOL 4004-Cell Biology (3 cr), CHEM 1011-Introductory Chemistry: Lecture and Laboratory (4 cr), CHEM 1021-Chemical Principles I, PHYS (4 cr), CHEM 1022-Chemical Principles II, PHYS (4 cr), CHEM 2101-Introductory Analytical Chemistry Lecture (3 cr), CHEM 2111-Introductory Analytical Chemistry Lab (2 cr), CHEM 2301-Organic Chemistry I (3 cr), CHEM 2302-Organic Chemistry II (3 cr), CHEM 2311-Organic Lab (4 cr), CHEM 4001-Chemistry of Plant Materials (4 cr), MICB 3301-Biology of Microorganisms (5 cr), PHAR 1002-Health Sciences Terminology (2 cr), PHAR 5201-Health Sciences Applied Terminology (2 cr), PHCL 3100-Pharmacology for Pre-Med and Life Science Students (2 cr), PHIL 1005-Scientific Reasoning (4 cr), PHIL 3601W-Scientific Thought, WI (4 cr), PHIL 4607-Philosophy of the Biological Sciences (3 cr), PHSL 3051-Human Physiology (4 cr), PUBH 3001-Personal and Community Health (2 cr), PUBH 3004-Basic Concepts in Personal and Community Health (4 cr), STAT 1001-Introduction to the Ideas of Statistics, MATH (4 cr), STAT 3011-Introduction to Statistical Analysis, MATH (4 cr), CHEM 1015-Introductory Chemistry: Lecture (3 cr), CHEM 1017-Introductory Chemistry: Laboratory (1 cr).

Entry requirement for international students

Students to be considered for admission must have completed the coursework through high school graduation. They are expected to complete, at a minimum, the University's core subject requirements such as four years of English with an emphasis on writing, including instruction in reading and speaking skills and in literary understanding and appreciation; three years of mathematics including one year each of elementary algebra, geometry, and intermediate algebra; three years of science including one year each of biological and physical science, and including a laboratory experience; three years of social studies including one year each of U.S. history and geography; two years of a single second language; and one year of visual and/or performing arts including instruction in the history and interpretation of the art form. Individual circumstances are also considered as part of the overall assessment of each application and may factor into individual decisions. Outstanding talent, achievement, or aptitude in a particular area; an exceptionally rigorous academic curriculum; strong commitment to community service and leadership; military service; contribution to the cultural, gender, age, economic, racial, or geographic diversity of the student body; evidence of having overcome social, economic, or physical barriers to educational achievement; first-generation college student; significant responsibility in a family, community, job, or activity; family employment or attendance at the University of Minnesota and extenuating circumstances. Also students who are non-native speakers of English need to demonstrate their English language proficiency with a minimum TOEFL score of 550 in paper based 79 for internet based, 6.5 for IELTS, and 80 for MELAB. If students have taken the ACT exam and scored 17 or lower on the English OR reading section (or SAT critical reading [verbal] score of 420 or lower) need to provide English language scores.

Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

University Of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus

Department name

College of Liberal Arts, Department of Writing Studies