Communication Skills for Technology | Makerere University Courses

Course Code:

TEC1101

Course Credit Units:

3

Semester:

Semester 2

Year of Study:

Year 2

Undergraduate or Graduate Level:

Undergraduate Level

Academic Programs:

Diploma In Civil Engineering and Surveying

College:

College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology

School:

School of Engineering

Department:

civil engineering

Course Discipline:

physics

Course Description & Objectives:

The engineering surveyor is in the field amidst society, so effective communication to varied audiences and clientele is a key virtue that a civil engineering surveyor must possess. Communication is a tool through which work gets done, ideas get sold and defended. This course introduces to the students to principles of organization, development, and writing of technical documents; and instils in them skills of listening, speaking and interaction. Objectives:

To develop the skills of reading, listening, speaking and interaction
To cultivate technical writing and documentation skills
To enhance the student’s public and formal presentation skills

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Exhibit effective skills in reading, listening, speaking and interaction
Prepare technical and academic documents
Effectively deliver Public and Formal Oral Presentations using appropriate Visual and Computer aids