Writing for the Biotechnology Industry

The growing biopharmaceutical industry depends on good documentation for communication with scientists, researchers, and lay audiences. Students focus on the documentation-development process for the industry. The course uses corporate models and examples chosen from marketing, research, and sales. Students will cover writing style, tone, and the review cycle. Topics include bioethics, confidentiality policies, the need for quantification and detailed referencing of source material.

Prerequisite: TCC 4101 and TCC 4102 Technical Writing 1 and 2 or instructor’s permission.

This course is not offered at this time. Please check back after January 26, 2009.