COMP 1770 Technical Communication

Teaches professional writing, documentation standards, and presentation skills tailored for technology and engineering environments.

About this course

COMP 1770 Technical Communication prepares you to communicate complex technical information clearly and effectively. You will learn professional writing techniques, documentation standards, and presentation skills tailored specifically for technology and engineering environments. The course focuses on clarity, conciseness, and audience awareness, ensuring you can produce documentation that meets industry expectations.

Through a series of practical assignments and projects, you will develop the ability to write user guides, technical reports, and project proposals. You will also practice delivering oral presentations to diverse audiences, learning how to structure your content and use visual aids to support your message. This course is an elective that complements the technical skills you build in your core program.

Who takes this course

This course is available as an elective to students in programs within the Computing & Information Technology department. It is particularly useful for students in the Computer Systems Technology and Network & Cloud Administration programs who want to strengthen their professional communication skills.

Credits: 3 · Hours: 45

Prerequisites

None

Learning outcomes

• Produce clear, concise technical documentation for software and hardware audiences.
• Apply industry-standard formatting and style guides to project reports.
• Design and deliver effective presentations of technical concepts.
• Evaluate documentation for usability, accessibility, and accuracy.

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