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Curricular information is subject to change
On completion of this module, students will:
• Understand and be aware of all requirements pertaining to all aspects of professional correspondence;
• Be aware of sketching and model making skills in the context of graphical communication techniques;
• Be able to prepare technical reports that conform to the generally accepted standards of good report writing;
• Be capable of delivering professional presentations with clear and concise illustrations and drawings to both small and large audiences;
• Be able to prepare convincing job applications and be aware good practice in professional job interviews.
• Be able to avail of the full range of scientific and engineering related electronic databases in UCD for conducting independent research.
For the Communications component of the module, the following will be covered:
(1) Impediments to Communications
(2) Communicating effectively in a professional setting
(3) Technical report writing
(4) Delivering effective oral presentations
(5) Organising meetings
(6) Career management
The Design component of the moduls will be underpinned by design exercises throughout the semester.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 12 |
Small Group | 12 |
Studio | 36 |
Specified Learning Activities | 12 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 40 |
Total | 112 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Continuous Assessment: THIS MODULE DOES NOT HAVE AN END-OF-SEMESTER EXAMINATION. The assessment of the module is based on the marks obtained in assignments, reports and presentations that are submitted through the semester. | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 100 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | No |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Not yet recorded.
Name | Role |
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Mr James Molloy | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |