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Core Module Information
Module title: Professional Engineering GA
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: MEC09435
Module leader: Neil Shearer
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Engineering and Mathematics
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

Being a professional engineer involves a combination of technical expertise, ethical responsibility, and continuous personal development.This module explores some of the key aspects in being an engineer.Ethical ResponsibilityPublic Safety: Engineers are responsible for ensuring the safety, health, and welfare of the public through their work.Professional Conduct: They adhere to high ethical standards and professional codes of conduct, making reasoned ethical choices in their practice.Continuous DevelopmentLifelong Learning: Engineers must continually update their skills and knowledge through continuing education to maintain their licensure and stay current with technological advancements.Professional Growth: They analyse their development needs and create personal CPD plans to ensure ongoing competence and career progression.Leadership and TeamworkCollaboration: Engineers often work in teams, taking on roles as both leaders and members, and they evaluate the effectiveness of their own and their team’s performance.Sustainable Practices: Engineers evaluate the environmental and societal impacts of their projects, striving to minimize adverse effects and promote sustainability.The module covers various aspects and through workshops supports you in understanding and developing the skills of a professional engineer.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Apply risk assessment and management techniques to engineering situations.

LO2: Evaluate the environmental and societal impact of an engineering component including the entire life-cycle of a product or process and minimise adverse impacts.

LO3: Analyse their continuous professional development needs and produce a personal CPD plan to ensure on-going competence and career progression.

LO4: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader of a team and evaluate effectiveness of own and team performance.

LO5: Analyse ethical concerns and make reasoned ethical choices informed by professional codes of conduct
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, Blended,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Neil Shearer
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Tutorial 16 Tutorials are designed to encourage active participation, facilitate problem-solving, provide personalised feedback, and promote peer interaction to deepen comprehension and skills. Many will be conducted as workshops in support of assessment in group work and ethics.
Online Guided independent study 158 A learning approach where students take responsibility for their own learning process, with support and direction from academics through tutorials and assessments. This method combines the independence of self-directed study with the guidance of a structured framework provided by academic staff.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 4 Hands-on activities will be an opportunity to promote real-world application, peer collaboration, focused on software and data analysis for LCA.
Face To Face Lecture 22 Each week you attend a 2 hour lecture where we will use various interactive activities to stimulate critical thinking, and foster a collaborative environment to enhance your understanding and retention of the module content.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 45 2~4 Week 10 , WORDS= 2000 words In groups students will produce an LCA & propose improvements to the environmental impacts identified to the component or process. [M7]. The assessment will include an element of reflection on the group and individual performance. [M16]
Report 25 1~5 Week 13 , WORDS= 6 pages In pairs students will consider an ethical case study, providing a balanced argument for a resolution to the scenario / case study each student should take a side of the argument. [M8] The assessment will include consideration of risk & Quality management to evaluate the outcomes of the dilemma. [M9, 14] Working in a group but this aspect is not assessed.
Class Test 20 1~5 Exam Period HOURS= 1 hr 1-2 Quizzes online on the areas of Quality and Risk management in engineering [M9, 14]
Reflective Log 10 3 Week 6 , WORDS= 750 words Students to reflect on their current status as future engineers against the UK-Spec from the engineering council and propose potential CPD or areas for development to meet the requirements. [M18]
Component 1 subtotal: 45
Component 2 subtotal: 55
Module subtotal: 100

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