Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives The student is expected to develop an understanding of various aspects of oral and written communication within the framework of managing group processes. Through course material provided the student should acquire an awareness of the importance of effective communication in all forms in both professional and social contexts, recognition of the interface between technology and people and the engineer's accountability to society, willingness to make a positive contribution to issues of community concern and acceptance of leadership roles in the broader context of organisational responsibilities.
Synopsis Introduction to oral and written communication including graphics, analysis of the communication process and its impact on decision making in small and large groups, reading and summarising technical and other material for a variety of purposes, searching databases to locate technical literature, organising and citing references in a widely accepted format, planning and writing a technical report in an appropriate format in consultation with a staff mentor, preparing and delivering an oral presentation including graphics and other resources, individual roles and leadership, meetings and interviews, negotiation and team building.
Assessment Assignments/Seminar participation: 75% + Test: 25%