Course Overview
Communication 3342 reinforces the skills taught in COMM 2242 and further develops your writing, editing, graphic design, and oral presentation skills. Following guidelines prepared by the Civil Engineering Department, you will initiate contact with a registered professional in the civil engineering/construction industry to formulate a proposal for an appropriate industry-sponsored project to be completed in CIVL 4090. Your project will investigate a current, relevant problem for your industry sponsor. You will write and edit a formal project proposal and give a persuasive oral presentation on your project to your fellow students, advisors, and instructors. COMM 3342 also covers meeting skills, including agendas and meeting records, and writing instructions.
Prerequisite(s)
- Completion of 1st year Civil Engineering.
Credits
2.0
- Not offered this term
- This course is not offered this term. Notify me to receive email notifications when the course opens for registration next term.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Write and edit emails and letters to industry standards to maintain effective client relations. [7]
- Write a clear and accurate set of technical instructions. [7]
- Write, illustrate, and revise a formal proposal to industry standards. [7]
- Present a technical oral proposal. [7]
- Critically evaluate information to determine credibility, currency, and accuracy [12]
Effective as of Winter 2022
Related Programs
Communication for Civil Engineering 3 (COMM 3342) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Construction and the Environment
- Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Full-time
- Civil Engineering
Diploma Full-time
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice. Find out more about BCIT course cancellations.