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CE 471

Civil Engineering Writing

Civil and Construction Engineering Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering

Course Description

Writing and oral communication in the context of civil engineering projects.

When Taught

Fall.

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 10: A, B, C, D, E, T, I (Standard grade rule with a T option)

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Other Prerequisites

12 credit hours from CE junior core (CE 361, CE 321, CE 332, CCE304/CCE306, CE341, CE 331) or concurrent enrollment

Note

CE 471 and CE 472 must be taken in consecutive fall and winter semesters.
Students need to complete or have concurrent enrollment in 12 credit hours from CE junior core (CE 361, CE 321, CE 332, CCE304/CCE306, CE341, CE 331).

Title

Writing Processes

Learning Outcome

Apply prewriting, drafting, revision, editing, and proofreading to produce polished writing.

Title

Disciplinary Writing and Speaking

Learning Outcome

Develop competence in preparing common documents within the civil engineering discipline. Prepare and deliver a formal oral presentation. 

Title

Research

Learning Outcome

Evaluate credible sources, integrate them to advance engineering analysis, and document the sources properly.