421-350 Management for Engineers 2

Credit Points

HECS Band

Coordinator

Prerequisites

421-255 Management for Engineers.

Semester

Contact

Subject Description

On completion of this unit students will have an appreciation of the legal, social and ethical framework within which engineers must practice.

Topics covered include: Introduction to law. Contract. Tort. Project delivery systems and engineering contracts. Liability and intellectual property. Corporations law. Environmental law; Origins and development of Australian engineering organisations. The engineer and professional practice. Professional ethics and engineers. The functions of the professional societies. Engineers in government - national, state and local. Environmental Management; Environmental Management Systems including consideration of the ISO 14 000 series requirements. Environmental Effects Statements. Marketing theory and business development. Professional services presentation and registrations of interest. Technical communication skills. Technical and commercial negotiation.

Assessment

One written examination not exceeding three hours (70%) and one 3000 word assignment or equivalent (30%).