| Unit name | Professional Studies B - Professional Awareness |
|---|---|
| Unit code | EFAC30002 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| 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 |
This unit is designed to provide a number of the generic (core) learning outcomes required for accreditation of engineering programmes under the new UK-SPEC. Specifically, it will explore the interrelationship between engineering processes and the wider context, within which they operate, including sustainability, legal, health, safety, risk and ethical issues. The unit will cover the principles of how engineering activities can promote sustainable development, with examples in typical areas such as energy and transport. The overall framework of legal requirements governing engineering activities will also be examined, including contract law and legal aspects of health, safety and environment. Issues concerning professional and product liability will also be explored together with ethical aspects.
Aims:
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.
SYLLABUS
The Professional Studies programme is structured around the 5 principal learning outcomes specified in the latest Professional Accreditation guidelines issued by the Engineering Council, covering the following topic groups:
PS-B will cover the principles of how engineering activities can promote sustainable development, with examples in typical areas such as energy and transport. The overall framework of legal requirements governing engineering activities will also be examined, including contract law and legal aspects of health, safety and environment. Issues concerning professional and product liability will also be explored together with ethical aspects. The topics covered in this unit are:
Intellectual Property Rights and Knowledge Management • Human Security & Sustainable Enterprise *
This unit provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge, understanding and awareness in the following areas:
Lectures
Pre-unit project 25%
Major project 75%
