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ELT6001   Technical Communication for Mechanical Engineers   (5 credits)

 
Year Running: 2015/2016
Credit level: F7
Additional Information   Restricted to students studying on MECT53, MECT30, MECT31, MECT40 and MECT50.

Description

This module teaches professional technical writing and speaking skills to enable students to communicate Engineering concepts accurately and appropriately. Sessions are delivered using a blended delivery model, with materials and tasks given in workbook format for students to prepare in advance for seminar and problem solving classes style with a focus on pair/ work and group work activities. Written assessment is based on assignments submitted within relevant MEC modules and are synoptically marked for this module.

 

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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type Hours
Independent 10.0
Problem Solving 20.0
Seminar 20.0
 

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type Duration % of formal assessment Semester
Course Work 0.0 75 %
Other 0.0 25 %
 

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2023-24.