MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS
Engineering Handbook 1996
Published by Monash University
Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia
Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
ENC1001
Engineering communications 1
J W H Price
4 points + 13 lecture hours, 26 tutorial hours + First semester +
Caulfield
Objectives To introduce students to the profession of engineering and
the means of oral and written communication used in the profession.
Synopsis The meaning of engineering as a profession, the training and
nature of work of engineers, ethical considerations. Engineers as designers and
managers in the economic environment. An introduction to some economic
concepts, quality, benchmarking and intellectual property. Written reports,
letters, memos, oral presentations and debates.
Assessment Written assignment: 30% + Oral presentation: 30% + Tests and
exams: 40%
Recommended texts
- Clerehan R and others Report writing for engineering students and
Developing oral presentation skills Monash U 1993
- McNeil I (ed.) An encyclopaedia of the history of technology
Routledge, 1990
- Wright P H Introduction to engineering Wiley, 1989
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