Composition-CO (CO)

CO 130  Academic Writing (GT-CO1)  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Academic writing, critical thinking, and critical reading through study of a key academic issue.
Prerequisite: None.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
Additional Information: Introductory Writing (GT-CO1).

CO 150  College Composition (GT-CO2)  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Understanding and writing for rhetorical situations; critical reading and response; writing source-based argument for academic and public audiences.
Prerequisite: CO 130.
Registration Information: Must have taken CO 130 or Composition Challenge Essay (score of 3, 4, or 5) or SAT Verbal/Critical reading score of minimum 570 or SAT Evidence Based Reading/Writing score of minimum 620 or ACT COMPOSITE score of minimum 26 or Directed Self-Placement Survey code of 15. Sections may be offered: Online.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
Additional Information: Intermediate Writing 1A, Intermediate Writing (GT-CO2).

CO 152  Writing Seminar--CSU Writing Center  Credit: 1 (0-0-1)

Course Description: Provides supplemental, intensive one-on-one writing instruction including formative feedback and support.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Credit not allowed for both CO 152 and CO 180A1.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

CO 300  Writing Arguments (GT-CO3)  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Reading, analyzing, researching, and writing arguments.
Prerequisite: CO 150 or HONR 193.
Registration Information: Sections may be offered: Online.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
Additional Information: Advanced Writing 2, Advanced Writing (GT-CO3).

CO 301A  Writing in the Disciplines: Arts and Humanities (GT-CO3)  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Learning writing strategies for addressing general audiences in arts and humanities.
Prerequisite: CO 150 or HONR 193.
Registration Information: Sections may be offered: Online.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
Additional Information: Advanced Writing 2, Advanced Writing (GT-CO3).

CO 301B  Writing in the Disciplines: Sciences (GT-CO3)  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Learning writing strategies for addressing general audiences in sciences.
Prerequisite: CO 150 or HONR 193.
Registration Information: Sections may be offered: Online.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
Additional Information: Advanced Writing 2, Advanced Writing (GT-CO3).

CO 301C  Writing in the Disciplines: Social Sciences (GT-CO3)  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Learning writing strategies for addressing general audiences in social sciences.
Prerequisite: CO 150 or HONR 193.
Registration Information: Sections may be offered: Online.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
Additional Information: Advanced Writing 2, Advanced Writing (GT-CO3).

CO 301D  Writing in the Disciplines: Education (GT-CO3)  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Learning writing strategies for addressing general audiences in education.
Prerequisite: CO 150 or HONR 193.
Registration Information: Sections may be offered: Online.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
Additional Information: Advanced Writing 2, Advanced Writing (GT-CO3).

CO 302  Writing in Digital Environments (GT-CO3)  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Writing strategies, patterns and approaches for online materials.
Prerequisite: CO 150 or HONR 193.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
Additional Information: Advanced Writing 2, Advanced Writing (GT-CO3).

CO 401  Writing and Style  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Advanced expository and persuasive writing emphasizing modes, strategies, and styles for a variety of audiences and purposes.
Prerequisite: CO 300 or CO 301A to 301D or CO 302.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

CO 402  Principles of Digital Rhetoric and Design  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Advanced study of rhetorical contexts shaping online texts. Includes instruction in coding and digital design.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Must have completed AUCC category 2.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.