Courses Detail Information
TC3000J – Technical Communication for Electrical and Computer Engineering
Instructors:
Nathaniel T. Murray;Ting Sun;Ryan Mallory Thorpe;Irene Wei;Michele Campbell;Becky HSU;JenniferRoyston;Nicholas Scott Welch-Bolen;SarahBurcon;Thomas Bowden;WalterMerryman
Credits: 1 credit
Pre-requisites: ENGR1000J Obtained Credit
Description:
This course provides a practical introduction to technical reporting and engineering project design. Students will learn how to create a variety of technical charts and visuals, and to incorporate them into a technical report. Students will also learn to deliver key information through e-mails and short presentations. The course also covers the structures and linguistic features of technical language.
Course Topics:
- Designing an engineering project through problem-need-solution analysis
- Structures and linguistic features of technical language
- Paraphrasing, direct quotation, and citation formatting
- Creating and formatting technical charts and visuals
- Reporting of charts, diagrams, and equations
- Resumes and statements of purpose
- Professional correspondence
- Technical presentations