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الرحيم الرحمن الله بسم

Islamic University of GazaElectrical & Computer

Engineering Department

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Research Methodologies and Advanced Technical English EELE

4301

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Basil Hamed, Ph. D.

Control Systems Engineering

www.iugaza.edu/homes/bhamed

bhamed@iugaza.edu

By

Basil Hamed, Ph. D.

Control Systems Engineering

www.iugaza.edu/homes/bhamed

bhamed@iugaza.edu

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Islamic University of GazaFaculty of Engineering

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Research Methodologies and Advanced Technical English

EELE 4301

Prerequisite: : English II

Instructor : Basil Hamed, Ph.D. Control Systems EngineeringOffice : B224e-mail : bhamed@ iugaza.edu

bahamed@hotmail.comWebSite : www.iugaza.edu/homes/bhamed Phone : 2860700 Ext. 2871Meeting : (Sunday, Tuesday) 8:00-11:00 (K 518)

Course Syllabus

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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 and 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

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Course Syllabus

• Text Book: Handbook of Technical Writing, 4th ed.,1993 by Charles T. Brusaw, Gerald J. Alred, and Walter E. Oliu

References:• Michael Alley, “ The Craft of Scientific Writing”

3rd ed., 2000.• http://www.me.vt.edu/writing/• Huckin, T. and Olsen. L. Technical writing and

professional communication for non-native speakers of English. McGraw-Hill, 1991

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Course Syllabus

Teaching Assistant• Eng. Ali Afana

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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

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Course SyllabusMaterials Covered: • Proposals

• Abstract Writing

• Progress Report

• Research and the Internet

• Technical Reports

• Resume Writing

• Lab Reports

• Memos

• Letters

• Interviews

• Presentations

• Ethics

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Course Syllabus

Grading System:

• In Class Participation 20 %• Assignments 40%

• Final Exam 40%

Quizzes: Will be given without announcement

HomeworkHomework assignments are to be returned on time. No excuses will be accepted for any delay.

Office HoursOpen-door policy, by appointment or as posted.

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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.

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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.

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See You next Tuesday

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