COM 104 Career Communications I 3 credits

The first in a two-semester sequence, this course is designed to provide occupational students the opportunity for practical application of oral and written skills necessary for effective on-the-job communications. Fundamentals of composition and a brief review of grammar are included. Business letters, memoranda, phone techniques, instruction, process and technical modes are emphasized. Resumes, letters of application and job-interview techniques provide preparation for job seeking. This course is not intended to fulfill the communications requirement for transfer to a senior institution. R (3 lecture hours)

Prerequisite: COM 099 and RDG 099 or appropriate placement scores

Note: Most on-campus COM 104 sections are offered in a computer lab-classroom with the course content including instruction in a computer word processing program. Students are expected to word process the course assignments.