Unit information: PS C: Advanced Professional Studies in 2010/11

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Unit name PS C: Advanced Professional Studies
Unit code EFACM0005
Credit points 10
Level of study M/7
Teaching block(s) Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12)
Unit director Dr. Wanous
Open unit status Not open
Pre-requisites

None
Co-requisites

None

School/department Department of Civil Engineering
Faculty Faculty of Engineering

Description including Unit Aims

This unit will share the same lecture programme with the PS B unit. However, it will have a more demanding and research-based assessment process. The main objective of introducing this unit is to satisfy the requirement of the Bologna Agreement to have all units at Level M in the 4th year. It is mainly intended to enable fourth year students returning from their year abroad to complete Professional Studies without having to take PS B (a level 3 unit) in the forth year. The aim of this unit is to give students a sound understanding of the interrelationship between engineering processes and the wider context within which they operate, including sustainability, commercial / economic, legal, health, safety, risk and ethical issues. Also, the unit is designed in a way to develop essential transferable skills including effective communication, good report writing, team and project working. The unit also aims to build an appreciation of the concept of continuously adding value at the personal level and prospectively within an employment enterprise.

Intended Learning Outcomes

This unit provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge, understanding and awareness in the following areas:

  • Principles of value management
  • The requirement for engineering activities to promote and contribute to sustainable development
  • Understanding and analysis of basic financial statements and performance indicators
  • The framework of relevant legal requirements governing engineering activities
  • Integrated management systems for health, safety, environment and quality
  • The treatment of knowledge and innovation as business assets.
  • The need for a high level of professional and ethical conduct in engineering.

Teaching Information

Lectures

Assessment Information

Pre-unit project 25%

Major project 75%

Reading and References

  1. Bendrey M, West C & Hussey R: Accounting and Finance in Business, 4th Ed., Continuum International Publishing Group, 2001, ISBN 0826454119.
  2. Forum for the Future: www.forumforthefuture.org.uk
  3. Centre for Sustainable and Environmental Management: www.csem.org.uk
  4. UK Government: www.dti.gov.uk and www.decc.gov.uk/
  5. http://www.opsi.gov.uk/
  6. http://www.hse.gov.uk

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