Islamic University of Gaza Engineering Faculty Technical English

ﺑﺴﻢ ﺍﻟﻠﻪ ﺍﻟﺮﺣﻤﻦ ﺍﻟﺮﺣﻴﻢ Islamic University of Gaza Engineering Faculty

Technical English ENGG 1305 Basil Hamed, Ph. D. Control Systems Engineering http: //site. iugaza. edu. ps/bhamed/ bhamed@iugaza. edu

Course Syllabus Islamic University of Gaza Faculty of Engineering Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Instructor Office e-mail Web. Site Phone Meeting Technical English ENGG 1305 Prerequisite: General English : Basil Hamed, Ph. D. Control Systems Engineering : B 336 : bhamed@ iugaza. edu bahamed@hotmail. com : http: //site. iugaza. edu. ps/bhamed/ : 2644400 Ext. 2875 : ENGG 1305 (S, M, W) 11: 00 -12: 00 (N 517)

Course Syllabus • Course Description: English Technical Writing, is designed to teach engineering students how to effectively communicate technical information. Specifically, it helps students learn how to report technical information to a nontechnical audience in both oral and written formats. We will work to better understand develop our writing process, composing with word and image.

Course Syllabus Text Book: Mark Ibbotson, Cambridge English for Engineering, Cambridge 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 Handbook of Technical Writing, 4 th ed. , 1993 by Charles T. Brusaw, Gerald J. Alred, and Walter E. Oliu •

Course Syllabus Course Aim: • • Develop language skills for greater accuracy and precision Provide students with opportunities to improve their English communication skills in the context of their own interests, disciplines and/or future career aspirations Give students further opportunities to explore how to use English as a tool for inquiry, learning, thinking and communicating within their chosen fields or areas of interest. To be able to speak & Write technical English

Course Syllabus Materials Covered: • • • . Technology in use Material Technology Components and assemblies Engineering design Technical development Procedures and precautions Theory and Practice Pushing the boundaries Technical Reports 7

Units Chapters Unit 1 Design Unit 2 Measurement Unit 3 Material Technology Unit 4 Manufacturing and Assembly Chapters 1 -3: Drawing, Design Development, design solutions Chapters 4 -7, 9: Horizontal and vertical Measurements, Locating and setting out, Dimensions of circles, Dimensional accuracy, Area, size and mass Chapters 11 -17: Material types, Steel, Non-ferrous metals, Polymers, Minerals and ceramics, Concrete, Wood Chapters 26 -29: Interconnection, Mechanical fasteners, Non-mechanical joints

Unit 5 Static And Dynamic Principles Chapters 30, 32 -33: Load, stress and strain, Structural mechanics, Motion and simple machines Unit 6 Energy & temperature Chapters 36 -37: temperature Unit 7 Mechanisms Chapters 40 -41: Engines and motors, Transmission Unit 8 Electricity Chapters 43 -45: Current, voltage and resistance, Electrical supply, Circuits and components Energy, Heat &

Course Syllabus Course outcomes: • • Develop language skills for greater accuracy and precision, Learn how to persuade audience, Deliver presentations and receive constructive feedback, Participate in discussions and debates, Produce clear technical documents, Practice writing, using relevant professional formats, Enhance your confidence in using English in various engineering contexts.

Course Syllabus Grading System: Homework, and Class participation 10 % Quizzes 10 % Mid term Exam 30 % (29/3/2018, 11: 30 -12: 30) Final Exam 50 % (30 /5/2018, 11: 00 -1: 00) Pop Quizzes: Will be given in the class 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.

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