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COURSE INFORMATION FOR CURRENT SEMESTER/TERM
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Department
Programme
Course Code*
Course Title*
Course Pre-requisite(s)/ Minimum
Requirement(s)
Student Learning Time (SLT)*
Credit*
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Transferable Skills
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workshop, discussion, etc)
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Methodologies for Feedback on Performance
Criteria in Summative Assessment
UM-PT01-PK03-BR004(BI)-S04
Engineering
Civil
Civil Engineering
KXEX 2167
Communication and Thinking Skills
Nil
120 hours
3
On completion of the course, students are able to:
1. Recognise the basics of critical thinking skills and logic
2. Identify the methods of effective oral and written communication
skills
3. Debate or criticize arguments related to engineering discipline
successfully
4. Apply critical thinking and communication skills in engineering
practice
Communication Skills: CS1,CS2,CS3, CS4, CS7, CS8
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills: CT1, CT2, CT3
Team Work Skills: TS1, TS2
Continuous learning and Information Management: LL1, LL2
Ethics and Professional Moral : EM1
Leadership Skills : LS1
Introducing to students the objective, procedure, evaluation, and
explanation regarding critical thinking and communication skills. Critical
thinking skills include explaining and analyzing ideas; analyzing and
evaluating arguments; determining source credibility; recognizing
persuasive language; and recognizing fallacy. Communication skills
cover oral communication; listening skills; non-verbal communication;
interpersonal communication; group interaction skills; and problem
solving and decision making. Students will also be brief on barriers in
critical thinking and communication. Interactive sessions will impose the
students to apply or practice critical thinking and communication skills to
engineering discipline effectively.
Lectures, In-class Exercises, Interactive Sessions, Group Discussions.
Tests (2) 30%
Assessment 1 10%
Assessment 2 15%
Assessment 3 15%
Assessment 4 30%
Marks for continuous assessment will be given before the final exam.
Grades will be given for the final examination
Refer to University of Malaya (First Degree Studies) Rules 2013 and
University of Malaya (First Degree Studies) Regulations 2013