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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
The unit introduces the innovation sequence and the ethical needs of the engineering profession. The innovation module looks at research, development, adoption and implementation of new technologies. 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.
Students must be concurrently enrolled into ENS5111
Unit was previously coded ENS5159
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 13 x 1 hour seminar | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 1 | 13 x 2 hour tutorial | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Seminars and group presentations by students.
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.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Ethics essay * | 20% |
| Assignment | Innovation report and presentation | 25% |
| Poster | Sustainability report and poster presentation | 25% |
| Reflective Practice | Communication skills and professional reflection | 30% |
* Assessment item identified for English language proficiency
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
The unit introduces the innovation sequence and the ethical needs of the engineering profession. The innovation module looks at research, development, adoption and implementation of new technologies. 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.
Students must be concurrently enrolled into ENS5111
Unit was previously coded ENS5159
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Seminars, guided discussions, group project work and group presentations by students.
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.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Ethics essay * | 20% |
| Assignment | Innovation report and presentation | 25% |
| Poster | Sustainability report and poster presentation | 25% |
| Reflective Practice | Communication skills and professional reflection | 30% |
* Assessment item identified for English language proficiency
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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