ENCH1TC Technical Communication for Engineers Schedule 2011 Week Starting th 6 Feb 2012 Lecture Covers Introduction, Module

Outline, Module format and requirements, assessments and deadlines An introduction to the green design project, the problem of e-waste, reuse and recycling Some examples of green design, free power etc. suited to the locality Forms of academic writing in Engineering, report layouts, citation and referencing The Design Process, what to consider during the project, what the report needs to include.. Oral Presentations Improving your presentation ability Experimental Data Measurement, Recording, Manipulating and Expressing Discussing Design and Experimental Data and Writing a Set of Conclusions
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13 Feb 2012

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Tutorial Requirement Access your course pack, find your tutorial group and meet your tutor and tutorial group Allocation to design groups, begin literature searching, start project proposal First draft of seminar papers (individual) to be discussed with tutor and amongst groups Groups to draw up schedule for design project and initial testing of prototype

Assessment Due

20 Feb 2012

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27 Feb 2012

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First Project Proposal Draft must be presented at the tutorial Project Proposals to be submitted to Dr Pocock for consideration and assessment.

5 March 2012

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Groups to finalise their choice of design, materials needed and cost. Prototype construction and testing Prototype construction and testing

12 March 2012
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19 March 2012

26 March 2012

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Prototype Construction and Testing

Module Test Comprehension Test on scientific literature Draft Design and Experimental Report to be submitted to tutors

9 April 2012

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2 April 2012 Mid Semester Break FAQs about reports Group oral presentations.

16 April 2012 23 April 2012

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30 April 2012
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Writing an abstract what to put in, what to leave out Final Lecture Checklist for final report submission, module evaluation Spare for any lecture requirements NO LECTURE

Group oral presentations Discussion of drafts of final testing report amongst groups and with tutor Final Discussions, compilation of final reports. Group peer assessments NO TUTORIAL

7 May 2012

Final Report and Prototype to be handed in to Dr Pococks Office by

4.00pm Friday 11 May 2012 14 May 2012

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NO LECTURE

NO TUTORIAL