Does this class have any relevance to my future career?

First of all, I believe it is necessary that you are aware of my intended future career before I answer the question on the table.

Presently, I intend to graduate from Clemson in four years with a degree in Environmental Engineering. At that point I will either attend graduate school in order to hone my skills, or join an Engineering firm right off the bat. My goal is to research alternative energy sources and develop sustainable energy systems that can be implemented in underdeveloped countries around the world.

With that being said, I will most definitely need to be proficient in communication, both oral and written. I will also need to be able to analyze texts such as research reports and design descriptions. Therefore, this class is extremely relevant to my future career.

In the past, engineers have been labelled as poor writers who lack in communication skills. However, the times have changed, and engineers are now required to be proficient in both writing and communication.

In order to grasp the importance of writing for engineers, I read an article titled, "Is Writing an Essential Skill for Engineers?" by James R. Koelsch. The article cited many engineers who offered their personal insight on the topic of whether or not engineers should be able to write well. The article came to the conclusion that writing is key to an engineer's career, especially if he is operating in a leadership role among other employees.

When Alan Rossiter, a Ph.D., a chemical engineer and president of Rossiter and Associates, was asked about the importance of writing, he quoted one of his students:

"So, if you want to advance beyond just being a number         cruncher, then you need to be able to communicate effectively."

The point being that it is possible to be an engineer without writing skills; although, only if you receive continued satisfaction from doing calculations for the entirety of your career. Otherwise, you must be able to write and communicate. 

As an english composition course that stresses competency in reading, writing, communicating, and analyzing texts, this class has the utmost relevance for my future career.