Undergraduate Course: Professional Issues for Engineers 4 (ELEE10017)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Engineering |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
| Home subject area |
Electronics |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
Professional engineers must be aware of the economic, social and environmental context of engineering. This course aims to give students an appreciation of some important issues that are complementary to the technical knowledge and skills necessary for a professional engineer. Lectures will be given by visiting experts as well as members of staff.
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Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
Only open to Honours students in the appropriate Engineering discipline.
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | 11:10 - 12:00 | | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Wednesday, 11:10 - 12:00, Zone: King's Buildings. Lecture Theatre 1, Sanderson Building |
| No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
On satisfactory completion of the course students should be able to:
* explain the importance of professionalism in engineering;
* demonstrate an awareness of the framework of relevant legal requirements governing engineering activities, including personnel, health, safety, and risk (including environmental risk) issues;
* understand the principles of and the use of patents;
* explain the basic principles of project management procedures;
* explain the need for a high level of professional and ethical conduct in engineering;
* construct a well-written essay or briefing document.
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Assessment Information
| Assessment will be based on a coursework essay and a class test. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Markus Mueller
Tel: (0131 6)50 5602
Email: Markus.Mueller@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Sharon Mulvey
Tel: (0131 6)51 7076
Email: Sharon.Mulvey@ed.ac.uk |
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