Course Overview
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
Domestic fees
$396.99
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Construction and the Environment
- Environmental Engineering
Bachelor of Technology Full-time/Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2027
Below is one offering of COMM 8510 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 87431
Dates
Jan 07 - Apr 22 Loading
- CRN 87431
- $396.99 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 07 - Apr 22 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
15 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- 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.
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Status
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