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| Unit name |
Professional Studies B - Professional Awareness |
| Unit code |
CENG30004 |
| 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 |
School of Civil, Aerospace and Design Engineering |
| Faculty |
Faculty of Science and Engineering |
Description including Unit 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.
Intended Learning Outcomes
On completion, students should be able to:
- Work effectively in a team and be aware of roles and group dynamics in teamworking.
- Understand and apply the key principles of value management
- Identify engineering activities required to promote and contribute to sustainable development.
- Understand and analyse basic financial statements and performance indicators
- Understand the framework of relevant legal requirements governing engineering activities
- Apply integrated management systems for health, safety, environment and quality
- Treat knowledge and innovation as business assets
- Appreciate the need for a high level of professional and ethical conduct in engineering
Teaching Information
Lectures
Assessment Information
Online test, 1 hour (25%)
Major Project, group report (75%)
Reading and References
- Bendrey M, West C & Hussey R: Accounting and Finance in Business, 4th Ed., Continuum International Publishing Group, 2001, ISBN 0826454119.
- Forum for the Future: www.forumforthefuture.org.uk
- Centre for Sustainable and Environmental Management: www.csem.org.uk
- UK Government: www.dti.gov.uk/energy/renewables
- http://www.legislation.hmso.gov.uk/
- http://www.hse.gov.uk
