Unit name | Professional Studies B - Professional Awareness |
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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 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.
On completion, students should be able to:
Lectures
Online test, 1 hour (25%) (ILO 2-8)
Major Project, group report (75%) (ILO 1-8)