Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Engineering
Learning Methods
Lecture
Seminar
Module Offerings
7401ELE-SEP-CTY
Aims
To develop research skills and technical communication skills and awareness of the legal and ethical framework surrounding the activities of a professional engineer, including: personnel, health, safety, and risk (including environmental risk) issues.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Critically appraise research, information and evidence and effectively and logically communicate findings in written form
2.
Demonstrate awareness of the legal framework (UK and EU) within which professional engineers work
3.
Demonstrate awareness of the processes of risk assessment in engineering activities
4.
Demonstrate understanding of the professional, ethical and moral responsibilities of a professional engineer
5.
Demonstrate comprehensive of the importance of CPD
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:
Introduction to literature search methods, technical writing and speaking. Literature critique. Project planning, Time management, Gantt charts. Legal framework: English and EU law, contract law, non-contractual law, intellectual property and patent law, and environmental law. Health and safety, assessment and management of risk in complex engineering systems. Professional ethics, codes of conduct and moral responsibility. Data security and appropriate handling of data. CPD, tracking systems and activity.
Introduction to literature search methods, technical writing and speaking. Literature critique. Project planning, Time management, Gantt charts. Legal framework: English and EU law, contract law, non-contractual law, intellectual property and patent law, and environmental law. Health and safety, assessment and management of risk in complex engineering systems. Professional ethics, codes of conduct and moral responsibility. Data security and appropriate handling of data. CPD, tracking systems and activity.
Module Overview:
This module aims to cultivate research skills, technical communication abilities, and an understanding of the legal and ethical framework that govern the activities of professional engineers. It encompasses various aspects, such as personnel, health, safety, and risk considerations, including environmental risk factors.
This module aims to cultivate research skills, technical communication abilities, and an understanding of the legal and ethical framework that govern the activities of professional engineers. It encompasses various aspects, such as personnel, health, safety, and risk considerations, including environmental risk factors.
Additional Information:
General Notes This M level module provides a valuable opportunity for engineering graduates to acquire the necessary skills and training to conduct research at postgraduate level, and to develop their professional conduct. UNESCO Sustainable Development Goals 1. Quality Education 2. Gender Equality 3. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 4. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 5. Partnerships for the Goals UK SPEC AHEP 4 CEng. M9 Use a risk management process to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks (the effects of uncertainty) associated with a particular project or activity. M10 Adopt a holistic and proportionate approach to the mitigation of security risks. M11 Adopt an inclusive approach to engineering practice and recognise the responsibilities, benefits and importance of supporting equality, diversity and inclusion. M15 Apply knowledge of engineering management principles, commercial context, project and change management, and relevant legal matters including intellectual property rights. M18 Plan and record self-learning and development as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.
General Notes This M level module provides a valuable opportunity for engineering graduates to acquire the necessary skills and training to conduct research at postgraduate level, and to develop their professional conduct. UNESCO Sustainable Development Goals 1. Quality Education 2. Gender Equality 3. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 4. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 5. Partnerships for the Goals UK SPEC AHEP 4 CEng. M9 Use a risk management process to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks (the effects of uncertainty) associated with a particular project or activity. M10 Adopt a holistic and proportionate approach to the mitigation of security risks. M11 Adopt an inclusive approach to engineering practice and recognise the responsibilities, benefits and importance of supporting equality, diversity and inclusion. M15 Apply knowledge of engineering management principles, commercial context, project and change management, and relevant legal matters including intellectual property rights. M18 Plan and record self-learning and development as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.