Novice communicators gain hands-on experience with a variety of communication tools and methods, including digital publishing, graphic design, photography, audio and video production, and website design. Students learn how to plan and execute the delivery of communication products for natural science topics. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (AAH)
Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours of lecture and one 2-hour lab.

Other Instructors: Ruth, Taylor Kathryne

Examine how to communicate a mission, vision, and goals both in the United States and internationally. Explore communication strategies in various natural science sectors and analyze how to respond to global change. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (GCI)

Writing for Professional Careers in Industry and Academia: Learn the context of writing for careers in industry and academia and gain practical skills in research and analysis, digital writing, reports and proposals, style and formatting, identifying sources, and developing academic papers. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (WC) Satisfies General Education Requirement through the 2021-2022 academic catalog: (WC).
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : ENGL 102, ENGL 112, ENGL 132, or ENGL 298.
Comment(s): Minimum student level – junior.

Explore elements of print and digital layout and visual design principles to develop effective communication campaigns for natural science topics. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (AAH)
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : ALEC 330.

Other Instructors: Ruth, Taylor Kathryne

Explore elements of video production techniques with a focus on camera, lighting, audio, and editing methods. Offered spring semester odd years. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (AAH)
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : ALEC 330.

Understanding the role of agricultural communicators. Explore elements of written, visual, and digital communication methods to interact with agricultural audiences. Credit Restriction: May not receive credit for both 330 and 532.

Other Instructors: Ruth, Taylor Kathryne

Focuses on strategic communication for agriculture and life science industries. The content is designed to explore the practical and philosophical elements when communicating with both agricultural and nonagricultural audiences. Additionally, students will explore the historical and foundational elements of agriculture and communications.

Effective leaders are able to implement communication strategies that inspire action. Through hands-on learning and presentations by current leaders from various fields (sport, industry, and education), students learn how to communicate clearly and persuasively. Will learn how to tailor communications to different audiences, apply the various strategic leadership principles in structuring communications, connect authentically with their audience through their unique leadership style, and create compelling, high-impact presentations and communications.

Explore elements of print and digital layout and visual design principles to develop effective communication campaigns for natural science topics. Offered spring semester even years. (RE)Prerequisite: 330 or 532.

Other Instructors: Ruth, Taylor Kathryne

Explore elements of video production techniques with a focus on camera, lighting, audio, and editing methods. Credit Restriction: cannot receive credit for both ALEC 330 and ALEC 532. (RE) Prerequisite: ALEC 330 or ALEC 532 (Student cannot receive credit for both).