ECE 3090
Transcript Abbreviation:
Tech Writ & Pres
Course Description:
Technical writing and communications skills.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Designation:
Required
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
1.00
Max Credit Hours:
(N/A)
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Distance Learning (100% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Concur: 3905, Engr 5901.01, or 5902.02.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
(N/A)
Course Goals / Objectives:
Be competent with principles of effective technical writing, including citation of sources
Be competent in presenting data effectively
Be competent in giving an effective technical presentation
Be familiar with teamwork and collaborative development of communication
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Editing, polishing and organizing technical reports | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Technical descriptions | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Writing instructions | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Reporting and presenting of data | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Technical presentation skills | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Participation assignments | 9% |
| Peer reviews of assignments | 13% |
| Technical Description | 13% |
| Instructions | 13% |
| Data graphic/diagram | 13% |
| Test report | 13% |
| Technical presentation (team) | 13% |
| Presentation visual aid (individual contributions) | 13% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Communication | John Lannon and Laura Gurak |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Significant contribution (7+ hours) | 3 | an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences - pre-2019 EAC SLO (g) |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 5 | an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives |
Embedded Literacies Info: