Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Engineering

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• Unit Title

  Engineering Innovation and Ethics

• Unit Code

  ENS6139

• Year

  2017

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

• Unit Coordinator

  Dr Alexander Mark RASSAU

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Description

The unit introduces the innovation sequence and the ethical needs of the engineering profession. The innovation module looks at research, development, adaptation and implementation. Entrepreneurial skills, negotiating skills and communication skills are stressed. The ethics module introduces the professional responsibilities related to ethics, industrial relations, occupational health and safety and concern for the community and the environment. Issues of sustainability and internationalisation are emphasised throughout the unit.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded ENS5159

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Apply effective teamwork skills to collaboratively plan, research, and communicate outcomes of an engineering study.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the ethics required by the profession.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of occupational health and safety procedures.
4. Demonstrate cross-cultural awareness both internationally and within Australia.
5. Discuss basic principles of industrial relations and the legal frame work.
6. Discuss environmental issues, sustainability and the role of an engineer in protection of the environment.
7. Explain the importance of intellectual property provisions for engineers.
8. Explain the nature and importance of innovation and entrepreneurship for engineers.
9. Report orally and in writing on engineering issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.
10. Research industry best practice as it relates to the application of sustainability principles.

Unit Content

1. Diffusion, adoption and implementation of engineering innovations.
2. Engineering considerations applied to engineering projects and operating environments.
3. Entrepreneurship, marketing and internationalisation.
4. Establishing personal and national engineering goals through effective leadership and management practices.
5. Ethics: Professional organisations and their role in promoting ethical principles. The code of ethics for Professional Engineers.
6. Industry best practice in sustainability and environmental protection.
7. Innovation: Introduction to innovation and entrepreneurial activities.
8. Intellectual property in Australia: confidentiality, copyright, designs, patents, protection of computer technology.
9. Occupational health and safety.
10. Social, environmental and sustainability responsibilities of engineers.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Seminars and group presentations by students.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

* Assessment item identified for English language proficiency

Core Reading(s)

• Beer, D. F., & McMurrey, D. A. (2010). A guide to writing as an engineer. (3rd ed.). New York, NY: John Wiley.

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