Communication Skills III

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Description

In the modern world skill at communicating mathematics is sometimes just as important as skill at doing mathematics. This course develops students' skills in both the written and verbal communication of mathematics. In addition the general communication skills which are fundamental to getting and keeping a job are taught. The course encourages student learning with a range of interesting teaching techniques including guest lecturers and workshops.

Objective

This course will develop students' skills in technical communication.

Content

Topics covered are: the writing process, abstracts and summaries, communicating with non-technical audiences, writing professional documents, preparation and delivery of presentations, ethics and professional practice, preparation of job applications, and interviews.

Sue Middleton Lecturer for this course

Delivery

36 hours of lectures and tutorials

Assessment

Ongoing assessment 30%, exam 70%.

Graduate attributes

• Communication skills (6)
• Team participation and leadership (7)

Linkage past

Prerequisite is MATHS 1007A/B Mathematics I (Pass Div 1), MATHS 2004 Mathematics IIM (Pass Div 1) or COMP SCI 1002A/B Computer Science I (Pass Div 1).

Linkage present

No present linkages have been noted.

Linkage future

This course is not recorded as prequisite for other courses.

Restrictions

This subject may not be counted with 5529 Engineering Communication (ESL) (H), 3299 Engineering Communication ESL (C), 9527 Engineering Communication ESL (E), 4383 Engineering Communication ESL (M), 9007 Communication Skills (ESL) III

Recommended text

None.