Islamic University of Gaza Electrical Computer Engineering Department

ﺑﺴﻢ ﺍﻟﻠﻪ ﺍﻟﺮﺣﻤﻦ ﺍﻟﺮﺣﻴﻢ Islamic University of Gaza Electrical & Computer Engineering Department 1

Research Methodologies and Advanced Technical English EELE 4301 By Basil Hamed, Ph. D. Control Systems Engineering www. iugaza. edu/homes/bhamed@iugaza. edu 2

Course Syllabus Islamic University of Gaza Faculty of Engineering Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Research Methodologies and Advanced Technical English EELE 4301 Prerequisite: : English II Instructor Office e-mail Web. Site Phone Meeting : Basil Hamed, Ph. D. Control Systems Engineering : B 224 : bhamed@ iugaza. edu bahamed@hotmail. com : www. iugaza. edu/homes/bhamed : 2860700 Ext. 2871 : (Sunday, Tuesday) 8: 00 -11: 00 (K 518) 3

Course Syllabus Course Description: EELE 4301, Technical Writing, is designed to teach students how to effectively communicate technical information. Specifically, it helps students learn how to report technical information to a non-technical audience in both oral and written formats. We will work to better understand develop our writing process, composing with word and image. Students will learn to take advantage of the new electronic resources in discovering information and communicating it to others 4

Course Syllabus • Text Book: Handbook of Technical Writing, 4 th ed. , 1993 by Charles T. Brusaw, Gerald J. Alred, and Walter E. Oliu References: • Michael Alley, “ The Craft of Scientific Writing” 3 rd ed. , 2000. • http: //www. me. vt. edu/writing/ • Huckin, T. and Olsen. L. Technical writing and professional communication for non-native speakers of English. Mc. Graw-Hill, 1991 5

Course Syllabus Teaching Assistant • Eng. Ali Afana 6

Course Syllabus Course Aim: • Use Prewriting Techniques to overcome the “blank page syndrome”. • Write rough draft • Rewrite and revise rough draft. • Write different types of technical correspondence • Write professional documents • Handle the communication process at work • Ready for job hunting 7

Course Syllabus Materials Covered: • • • Proposals Abstract Writing Progress Report Research and the Internet Technical Reports Resume Writing Lab Reports Memos Letters Interviews Presentations Ethics 8

Course Syllabus Grading System: • • • In Class Participation Assignments 20 % 40% Final Exam 40% Quizzes: Will be given without announcement Homework assignments are to be returned on time. No excuses will be accepted for any delay. Office Hours Open-door policy, by appointment or as posted. 9

First Assignment • • Chose Topic for Technical Reports Group should be from 2 -4 students. Due next Tuesday at class time. All assignments should be typed. 10

Topics for Technical Reports • • • • • Computer Networks. Virtual Library. E-commerce. Data Compression. The Internet. Linux Operating System. Video Editing. Web Page Authoring and Editing. Wireless and Mobile Communications. Analog Communication. Digital Communications. Spread Spectrum Communications. Programmable Logic Control. Types of Microcontrollers. Digital Control. Robust Control. Digital Electronics. What are the applications of laser Digital Memories. Concrete Technology. Bridge Technology. Engineering Managements. Waste Treatment Systems. Drinking Water Treatment Systems. Engineering Structures. fiber optics. Water Reservoirs in Palestine. Robotics. Mechatronics. Wireless and Mobile Communications in Palestine Bluetooth. What are the benefits of electrical engineering to society. Power Generation in Gaza. Power transmit ion in Gaza. 11

See You next Tuesday ☺ 12