Learning techniques and procedures for preparation of technical documents. Intensifying critical, analytical process of thinking, and executing writing and oral strategies for different situations. This course is approved as a writing-intensive course which may fulfill the baccalaureate-level writing requirement of the student's curriculum.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: IME 1020, junior standing.

Credits: 3 hours

Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (3 to 0)

IME 3160 fulfills the requirement for Writing Courses (Proficiency 2).

Students who successfully complete this course will:

1. Understand the importance of clear, concrete, concise writing (G/g)
2. Understand the ethical implications of report writing (F/i, G/g, J/j)
3. Intensify the critical, analytical process of thinking (K/a, I/h)
4. Experience the planning, preparing, editing, interpreting, and writing of technical documents (A/b, B/c, G/g, I/h)
5. Execute writing strategies for different situations both as individuals and part of a team (B/c, H/j, D/e)
6. Demonstrate competence in oral communications both individually and as part of a team (G/g, D/e)
7. Develop writing ability to meet baccalaureate level writing criteria including career development strategies and lifelong learning (G/g, I/h)

Parenthetical notations refer to ABET Program Outcomes and Assessment, Criterion 3, a-k (Uppercase=EAC/Lowercase=TAC)

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

 

Learning Outcome 1

Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate business formats for letters, memorandums, and short reports. (4, 5, 7*)

Learning Outcome 2

Understand and develop employment skills following current practices for résumés and cover letters. (1, 2, 4, 3)

Learning Outcome 3

Complete writing tasks in a clear, concise, efficient manner individually and as part of a team. (1, 2, 5, 7)

Learning Outcome 4

Incorporate research into reports using electronic and print media and verify and document those resources appropriately. (3, 4, 5, 7)

Learning Outcome 5

Present ideas orally in an organized, concise, and effective manner individually and as part of a team. (3, 6)

Parenthetical notations following the Learning Outcomes refer to course’s Performance Objectives.

Harty, Strategies for business and technical writing (6th edition.)

Aaron, The Little Brown essential handbook (6th edition).

Mr. Thomas Swartz
Master Faculty Specialist
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Office: CEAS F-224
Phone: 276-3376
E-mail: Thomas.Swartz@wmich.edu