Course details
This course introduces students to the basics of laboratory report writing and develops the skills needed to write effective laboratory reports in the Environmental Engineering field. Topics include: defining the scope, presenting results in tabular and graphical form with correct captions, writing the discussion and conclusions, and report formatting. Students will write and edit a laboratory report for one of their Environmental Engineering courses.
Prerequisite(s)
- 3 credits of Technical Communication Co-Requisite (MUST be taken concurrently): EENG 7445
Credits
1.0
Cost
$353.67
Course offerings
Winter 2023
Below is one offering of COMM 8510 for the Winter 2023 term.
CRN 87431
Duration
Thu Jan 05 - Thu Apr 20 (15 weeks)
- 15 weeks
- CRN 87431
- $353.67
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 05 - Apr 20 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Nicholas Fox
Course outline
Cost
$353.67
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
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RESERVED: Course registration is restricted to students currently enrolled in the BTech Environmental Engineering program. BEFORE YOU REGISTER, please contact Program Assistant bcit_eeng@bcit.ca for permission to take this course. COMM 8510 and EENG 7445 must be taken concurrently.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Define the purpose and scope for a laboratory report.
- Apply best practices for page design for readability in technical documents.
- Apply best practices for page design for readability in technical documents.
- Create appropriate tables, charts, graphs and illustrations (construct and properly integrate.
Effective as of Fall 2019
Related Programs
Laboratory Report Writing (COMM 8510) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Construction and the Environment
- Environmental Engineering
Bachelor of Technology Full-time/Part-time
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