ENGL 1105 Syllabus

Subject Code

ENGL

Course Number

1105

Course Title

Technical Communications

Prerequisites

ENGL 1101 with a grade of C or higher

Corequisites

Terms Offered

Offered Spring

Credit Hours

(3-0-3)

Course Description

This course emphasizes practical knowledge of technical communications techniques, procedures, and reporting formats used in industry and business. Topics include reference use and research, device and process description, formal technical report writing, business correspondence, and technical report presentation.

Course Outcomes

Reference Use and Research

Order

Description

1

Use appropriate reference material in preparing a technical report.

Device and Process Description

Order

Description

1

Describe precisely in writing the characteristics and components of mechanisms and processes.

Formal Technical Report Writing

Order

Description

1

Prepare a formal technical report using accepted formats and style.

Business Correspondence

Order

Description

1

Prepare memo, business letters, and resume using accepted formats and style.

Technical Report Presentation

Order

Description

1

Deliver an informative technical presentation using supportive visual aids.