Course Name | Technical English for Engineers |
Code | Semester | Theory (hour/week) | Application/Lab (hour/week) | Local Credits | ECTS |
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ENG 210 | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
Prerequisites | None | |||||
Course Language | English | |||||
Course Type | Required | |||||
Course Level | First Cycle | |||||
Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | DiscussionGroup WorkProblem SolvingCase StudyQ&ALecture / Presentation | |||||
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Assistant(s) | - |
Course Objectives | The aim of this course is to advance the students’ ability to comprehend, execute and author technical instructions. It will also introduce students to the basics of technical report writing as well as written and oral professional communication, with a special focus on discipline-based style. Students will be able to effectively use the terminology taught in other engineering courses with correct grammar and supporting vocabulary. Students will be expected to write sample reports and present a semester project as part of a team. |
Learning Outcomes | The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Description | The course focuses on technical writing and oral presentation skills by engaging students in project work related to their departments. It also covers language areas specific to the genre of technical reports, summaries and project proposals. |
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Week | Subjects | Required Materials |
1 | Introduction to the Course - The 21st Century Engineer | McArthur Yalçuk, P. Axis: Technical English for Engineers, Unit1 (pp.1-11) |
2 | Basics of Technical Writing | McArthur Yalçuk, P. Axis: Technical English for Engineers,Unit 2 (pp.12-27) |
3 | Problem Solving | McArthur Yalçuk, P. Axis: Technical English for Engineers, Unit 2 (pp.28-39) |
4 | Working as a Team | McArthur Yalçuk, P. Axis: Technical English for Engineers, Unit 4 (pp.40-50) |
5 | Writing a Proposal | McArthur Yalçuk, P. Axis: Technical English for Engineers, Unit 5 (pp.51-61) |
6 | Describing a process | McArthur Yalçuk, P. Axis: Technical English for Engineers, Unit 6 (pp.62-79) |
7 | Giving Clear Instructions | McArthur Yalçuk, P. Axis: Technical English for Engineers, Unit 7 (pp 80-100) |
8 | Midterm Review | McArthur Yalçuk, P. Axis: Technical English for Engineers, (pp 1-79) |
9 | Practice Midterm Exam | - |
10 | Writing a Technical Report | McArthur Yalçuk, P. Axis: Technical English for Engineers, Unit 8(pp.101-122) |
11 | Writing a Technical Report | McArthur Yalçuk, P. Axis: Technical English for Engineers, Unit 8(pp.101-122) |
12 | Effective Presentation Skills | McArthur Yalçuk, P. Axis: Technical English for Engineers, Unit 9 (pp.123-140) |
13 | Finding a Job as an Engineer | McArthur Yalçuk, P. Axis: Technical English for Engineers, Unit 10 (pp.141-154) |
14 | Project Result Presentations Final Assessment | |
15 | Review of the semester | |
16 | Final Exam |
Course Notes/Textbooks | McArthur Yalçuk, P. Axis: Technical English for Engineers |
Suggested Readings/Materials |
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation | 1 | 10 |
Laboratory / Application | ||
Field Work | ||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
Portfolio | ||
Homework / Assignments | 1 | 30 |
Presentation / Jury | ||
Project | ||
Seminar / Workshop | ||
Oral Exam | ||
Midterm | 1 | 20 |
Final Exam | 1 | 40 |
Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade | 4 | 60 |
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade | 1 | 40 |
Total |
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) | 16 | ||
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 1 | 14 |
Field Work | |||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | |||
Portfolio | |||
Homework / Assignments | 3 | 6 | |
Presentation / Jury | |||
Project | |||
Seminar / Workshop | |||
Oral Exam | |||
Midterms | 1 | 10 | |
Final Exams | 1 | 30 | |
Total | 120 |
# | Program Competencies/Outcomes | * Contribution Level | ||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
1 | To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Civil Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems. | |||||
2 | To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Civil Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |||||
3 | To be able to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | |||||
4 | To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in engineering applications. | |||||
5 | To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Civil Engineering research topics. | |||||
6 | To be able to work efficiently in Civil Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually. | |||||
7 | To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions. | |||||
8 | To have knowledge about global and social impact of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of engineering solutions. | |||||
9 | To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications. | |||||
10 | To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development. | |||||
11 | To be able to collect data in the area of Civil Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language; | X | ||||
12 | To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently. | |||||
13 | To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Civil Engineering. |
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