ENC1001

Engineering communications 1

J W H Price

4 points
* 13 lecture hours and 18 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