Nancy Coppola

Advanced Professional and Technical Communication (PTC 601)

This course provides the foundation and direction for all Professional and Technical Communication coursework. This course introduces students to the profession and the academic discipline of technical/professional communication. Modules include information literacy, user-centered writing and design, communicating with global audiences, ethics, usability testing, information design, professional portfolio, and technical writing style.

Communication in Technology Transfer and Innovation (PTC 644/MGMT 644)

In order to help prepare students for careers in a market-oriented productive economy, this course builds on the understanding that communication is essential to innovation development and technology transfer. Students first review the principles of successful technical communication and the models and literature of communication in technology transfer. Then, students apply this knowledge in team-based projects to develop Technology Transfer Communication Strategy (TTCS) for technology start-up companies as needed (business plans, documentation, technical reports, etc.)

Technical Writing (ENG 352)

An advanced writing course which combines current theory with actual practice to prepare students as technical writers. Analyze complex communication situations and design appropriate responses through tasks that involve problem solving, rhetorical theory, document design, oral presentations, writing teams, audience awareness, ethical considerations, and gender equity issues.

ePortfolio Capstone Seminar (PTC 691)

This course is taken in the student’s final semester before graduation. Students complete final revisions of the ePortfolio of work completed in MSPTC seminars (may also include professional and service projects). Student ePortfolios must successfully demonstrate MSPTC core competencies and be presented in an oral presentaiton for faculty and other students.