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Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2026
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COMP 608 001 (CRN: 15596)
WORKPLACE COMM FOR COMP SCI
Long Title: WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE PROFESSIONALS
Department: Computer Science
Instructor: Glavan, Mary
Meeting: 2:30PM - 3:45PM TR (24-AUG-2026 - 4-DEC-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Must be enrolled in one of the following Degree(s):
Master of Computer Science
Section Max Enrollment: 25
Section Enrolled: 3
Enrollment data as of: 26-APR-2026 3:47PM
Final Exam: GR Course-Dept Schedules Exam
Description: This course prepares students in the Master of Computer Science program to communicate effectively and ethically in professional environments. Students will learn to navigate diverse communication situations by understanding various workplace contexts, audiences, and roles and adapting their written, oral, and visual communication to these situations. Students will apply communication principles and strategies to explain technical ideas clearly, manage intercultural team dynamics constructively, and communicate effectively across industry-standard formats, genres, and tools.
Through interactive classroom activities, ongoing practice, and consistent feedback, students will develop their ability to explain their communication and design decisions in ways that demonstrate ethical reasoning. By the end of the course, students will be equipped to communicate with more confidence, cultural awareness, and integrity in a variety of professional and technical settings.