PRDE-1100
Instructor:
Professor S.E. Lloyd
Instructor Information
Instructor: Professor S.E. Lloyd
- Phone: 586-445-7435 (Engr. Tech. Main Office Phone #)
- E-Mail: Lloyds@macomb.edu
- Office Hours: R-110, Before/After Class or By Special Appointment
Prerequisite
None
This course is designed to expose students to a variety of technical communication skills. Topics include: computer skills, presentation skills, effective meetings, technical report, memo, and email writing.
Business Communication – Harvard Business Essentials
MS Office 2003 for Dummies – Wallace Wang
Reference: Seven Habits of Highly Effective People – Stephen Covey
4 Credits, 4 Contact Hours
- Understand and Apply effective oral/written communication skills
- Utilize basic MS Word, Excel and Power Point presentation tools
- Organize and Oversee meetings
- Conduct and Facilitate technical discussions
- Create a resume and cover letter
- Prepare and Present a project review
- No food or drink in classroom
- Improper usage of the internet will result in an ‘E’ for the class
- No handouts will be given to absent students
- No late assignments will be accepted w/o doctor’s excuse
- No makeup tests will be allowed w/o doctor’s excuse
- Each student must sign ‘Honor Pledge’ after taking exam
- Anyone caught cheating will be given an ‘E’
- No cell phones or radios in classroom
- No foul language/disruptive behavior in classroom
Attendance
Attendance is expected by the student for each class. If an absence or tardiness occurs, it is the responsibility of the student to obtain missed material. You do not need to call if you will be absent or tardy.
Course Grading Components
Course Assignments |
Weighting Factor |
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| Resume/Cover Letter | 5% |
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| Exam #1 | 20% |
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| Exam #2 | 20% |
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| Presentation #1 | 10% |
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| Presentation #2 | 20% |
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| Final | 25% |
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| Extra Credit | TBD |
Grading: A(100-93) A-(92-90) B+(89-87) B(86-83) B-(82-80) C+(79-77) C(76-73) C-(72-70) D+(69-67) D(66-63) D-(62-60) E(59-Below)
The student must average better than 70% or better to be successful in this course.
Additional Materials
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