GEC321 COURSE COMPACT

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1 GEC321 COURSE COMPACT Course Course code: GEC321 Course title: Engineer in Society II (1 UNIT) Course status: Compulsory Course Duration 1 hour per week for 15 weeks (15hours) Lecturer Data Name of the lecturer: Engr. Sojobi, Adebayo O. Qualifications obtained: MSc., B.Sc. Department: Civil Engineering Faculty: Engineering College: Science and Engineering sojobi.adebayo@lmu.edu.ng Office Location: B006, Ground Floor, New College Building Consultation Hours: Mon: 4-6pm Course Content Body of knowledge (BOK) for Engineers, Estimation and Feasibility Studies, Finance and Economics for Engineers, Laws pertaining to Engineering Practice, Case Studies and Contemporary issues in Engineering Practice Course Description This course introduces students to the basic concepts of engineering economy and law for engineers. Building on the foundation of GEC217 (Engineer-in-Society II), it familiarizes students with the practical aspect of engineering as it relates nitty-gritty of engineering functions and living within the larger society. This is achieved by introducing the students to the Body of Knowledge required of Engineers, knowledge of estimation and feasibility studies, insight into finance and economics for engineers, laws pertaining to engineering practice and practical case studies on contemporary issues in Engineering Practice. Course Justification Awareness of the requirements for being a professional engineer will aid students in managing their career effectively. Likewise, knowledge of methods of the various estimation methods will guide them on the most effective method to use on any engineering project. Knowledge of finance and various finance channels will help the young engineering students navigate the world of finance which plays a crucial role in engineering practice. In addition, awareness of the knowledge of laws guiding engineering practice will help safeguard the students from avoidable 1

2 pitfalls in their professional life. Discussion of Case studies will help the students understand the practical importance of such laws in engineering practice. Contemporary issues in engineering practice ensure the students stay abreast of salient and hot information that affects them as members of the society and helps them make informed decisions. Course objectives At the end of this course, students would be able to: (i) Understand the dynamic world of professional engineering practice (ii) Estimating engineering projects and carry out feasibility studies (iii) Comprehend the interplay between local and global economy and economics (iv) Appreciate the roles of engineering and other fields in the local and global economy. (v) Be informed about various economic and financial instruments available to engineers (vi) Understand engineering principles and law guiding engineering practice. (vii) Keep abreast of hot and salient contemporary issues in engineering practice Course Requirements To gain maximally from this course, students are required to consult materials in the library (textbooks, journals and online materials) on topics outlined in the course content. Students are expected to be sound in basic calculations which they will find useful in estimation and feasibility studies. It is also expected that students are able to comprehend concepts that are unique to engineering practice. Method of Grading- S/N Grading Score (%) 1. Tests + Mid-Semester Exam Assignments Term Paper Final Examination 70 Total 100 Course Delivery Strategies Interactive class discussions complimented by lecture notes. Students are also given takehome assignments and term papers which further buttresses the course objectives. 2

3 LECTURE CONTENT Week 1: Body of knowledge for Engineers i. Students should be aware of the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for professional engineering practice ii. Students should develop a plan to acquire those knowledge, skills and attitudes Requirements for professional engineer engineering practice such as professional associations, code of practice and body of knowledge, the importance of those requirements, discussion of the knowledge, skills and attitudes which form the body of knowledge; local and international knowledge and best practices required; skill sets such as leadership, communication, technology, interpersonal skills, time management and teamwork; attitudes such as commitment, vision, high expectations, self-confidence, curiosity and creativity 1. Discuss the importance of joining professional associations, code of practice and body of knowledge to engineering practice 2. Define the sets of elements for knowledge, skills and attitudes required for engineering practice and their importance to engineering practice Thomas Telford Limited, UK. Week 2: Feasibility Studies i. Students should be able to write an effective and persuasive feasibility report ii. Students should evaluate and access appropriate funding mechanism for the proposed business or project iii. Students should be able to evaluate a proposed project or business opportunity using various evaluation methods 3

4 Importance of feasibility studies, components of feasibility studies, funding mechanisms available for proposed project or business, various evaluation methods for feasibility studies i. Discuss the importance of feasibility studies ii. Carry out a complete feasibility studies on any business of your choice. i. Katz, Jerome A. and Green, Richard P II(2011), Entrepreneurial Small Business, 3 rd ed., McGraw Hill Irwin. Week 3: Estimation i. Students should understand the various available estimating methods. ii. Students should be able to use estimating method that suit a project Importance of estimation in engineering projects, factors to take into consideration in estimation, various estimation methods: theirs uses, advantages and disadvantages i. Discuss the various estimation methods, their advantages and disadvantages. ii. Carry out the estimation of an engineering project in your field. i. Brook Martin (2011), Estimating and Tendering for Construction Work, Spon Press, Oxon. 4

5 Week 4: Finance for Engineers i. Students should understand the importance of finance to engineering functions in organisations and their personal lives. ii. Awareness of available financial channels and associated costs. iii. Enlightenment about the bottlenecks in accessing funds and how to mitigate them. iv. Identify and avoid misconceptions about finance and means of accessing them. v. Gain strategic financial information and education which they can use for their professional growth and development as entrepreneurial engineers. Importance of finance to engineers and engineering practice; factors considered in accessing funds such as character, capacity, conditions and collateral; various financing options such as debt financing, equity financing and gift financing i. Discuss the various financing methods: their uses, advantages and disadvantages. ii. Give one example of each financing method that relate to engineering practice i. Leach, J. Chris and Melicher, Ronald W. (2009), Finance for Entrepreneurs, South-Western Cengage Learning, 3 rd Ed., US. ii. Entrepreneurial Small Business (2011), Jerome A. Katz and Richard P. Green II, 3 rd ed., McGraw Hill Irwin. Week 5: Economics for Engineers 5

6 i. Students should understand the basic concepts of economy and economics. ii. Students should understand how global and local economy affects them. iii. Decision-making capabilities of the students would be enhanced as regards opportunities around them. iv. Students would be well informed about various economic instruments they can utilize to achieve their goals. v. Students would appreciate the roles engineering and other fields play in the Nigerian and global economy. Major problems facing every economy, types of economy: traditional, planned, freemarket, and mixed economy; global crisis of 2002; economic thinking; law of comparative advantage; factors affecting demand and supply; government and market; roles of engineers in engineering, roles of engineers in local and global economy i. Discuss the characteristics of each of the types of economy ii. List and discuss the economic factors that affect engineering practice i. Arnold Roger A. (2007), Economics, Thomson South-Western, 8 th ed., USA. Week 6: Employment Law i. Students should be aware of their employment rights and obligations ii. Students should be aware of details expected in employment contracts iii. Students should be aware of factors that void an employment contract iv. Students should be aware of wrongful and unfair dismissal, disciplinary processes and remedies Employment indicators, employment rights, employments obligations, contract of 6

7 employment, factors that void an employment contract, wrongful and unfair dismissal, disciplinary and grievance processes and remedies i. List and discuss the various employment rights and obligations ii. List and discuss the remedies for wrongful and unfair dismissal Week 7: Law of Contract i. Students appreciate the importance of contracts in Engineering projects ii. Students should be aware of the elements to be included in drafting a contract document iii. Students should be aware of procedures for terminating and determining a contract iv. Students should be aware of procedures for remedying disputes in Engineering practice Importance of contracts in Engineering practice, elements of a contract, major elements in drafting a contract document, procedures for terminating and determining a contract; procedures for remedying disputes in Engineering practice i. Discuss the importance of contracts in Engineering practice ii. Discuss the procedures for remedying disputes in Engineering projects Week 8: Environmental Issues and Law 7

8 i. Students should be aware of environmental laws and regulations governing Engineering practice and their sources ii. Students should be aware of environmental management systems used in engineering practice iii. Students should be aware of their roles in safeguarding the environment Sources of environmental laws; waste management including duty of care, waste management licences; environmental regulations and penalties for breaches; water pollution; land pollution; air pollution; environmental impact assessment; environmental management systems i. List the environmental regulators in Nigeria and their roles ii. Discuss the importance of environmental management systems in Engineering practice Week 9: Construction Disputes and Mechanisms i. Students should know how to make claims and legal basis for such claims as related to engineering practice ii. Students should be aware of common construction dispute mechanisms iii. Students should be aware of alternative forms of dispute resolution Claims and legal basis for claims; common construction dispute mechanisms, forms of alternative dispute resolution 8

9 i. List and discuss each of the construction dispute mechanisms ii. List and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each of the various forms of construction dispute resolution mechanisms Week 10: Construction Health and Safety i. Students should appreciate the importance of health and safety in Engineering practice ii. Students should be aware of general workplace safety requirements iii. Students should be aware of construction-oriented legislations and hazard-specific regulations Functions of HSE, health and safety at Work Act; general workplace safety requirements; construction-oriented legislations; hazard-specific regulations i. Discuss the importance of health and safety in Engineering practice ii. List the general workplace safety requirements Week 10: Construction Health and Safety i. Students should appreciate the importance of health and safety in Engineering practice ii. Students should be aware of general workplace safety requirements 9

10 iii. Students should be aware of construction-oriented legislations and hazard-specific regulations Functions of HSE, health and safety at Work Act; general workplace safety requirements; construction-oriented legislations; hazard-specific regulations i. Discuss the importance of health and safety in Engineering practice ii. List the general workplace safety requirements Week 11: Case studies in Engineering and Construction Industry i. Students should appreciate the importance of Law in Engineering practice ii. Students should value their applications in Engineering practice iii. Students should be able to apply those laws in their Engineering practice Decided cases pertaining to Engineering practice and construction industry Study Question: i. List and discuss five decided cases in Engineering practice and construction industry Week 12: Contemporary Issues in Engineering and Engineering Practice 10

11 i. Students should be abreast of hot and salient contemporary issues in Engineering and Engineering practice ii. Students should be able to make informed decisions regarding those issues Professional Engineering practice; sustainable development; research and development; linkages and collaboration; local content; finance in engineering practice; globalisation, unemployment; career management; unemployment Study Question: i. Discuss the following as it relates to engineering practice: a. Sustainable development b. Research and development c. Unemployment d. Linkages and collaboration e. Finance and Engineering practice ii. McCuen, R.H., Ezzell, E.Z & Wong, M.K. (2011), Fundamentals of Civil Engineering: An Introduction to the ASCE Body of Knowledge, CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group, Florida, US. iii. Mallor J.P., et al, (2010), Business Law. The ethical, Global, and e-commerce Environment, McGraw Hill, New York. Week 13: Professional Indemnity Insurance i. Students should be professional indemnity insurance as it relates to Engineering practice ii. Students should be able to make claims and differentiate different types of claims 11

12 Common features of professional indemnity insurance, limit of indemnity, claims, extensions and project insurance Study Question: i. Discuss the following as it relates to Professional Indemnity insurance in engineering practice: a. Operative clause and recital clause b. Limit of indemnity c. Fraudulent claims and prejudiced claims d. Extensions e. Project insurance Week 14: Revision Objective: i. To revise all the topics that have been taught Description Revise topics starting from body of knowledge for Engineers to professional indemnity insurance Study Question: i. As the CEO of a young engineering/construction firm, discuss the various things you must do to ensure your firm grows and becomes a leader and reference point in the engineering/construction industry. 12

13 ii. McCuen, R.H., Ezzell, E.Z & Wong, M.K. (2011), Fundamentals of Civil Engineering: An Introduction to the ASCE Body of Knowledge, CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group, Florida, US. iii. Mallor J.P., et al, (2010), Business Law. The ethical, Global, and e-commerce Environment, McGraw Hill, New York. iv. Katz, Jerome A. and Green, Richard P II (2011), Entrepreneurial Small Business, 3 rd ed., McGraw Hill Irwin. Week 15 Topic: Examination Objective: To examine the students on all that has been taught during the semester. Reading List: ii. McCuen, R.H., Ezzell, E.Z & Wong, M.K. (2011), Fundamentals of Civil Engineering: An Introduction to the ASCE Body of Knowledge, CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group, Florida, US. iii. Mallor J.P., et al, (2010), Business Law. The ethical, Global, and e-commerce Environment, McGraw Hill, New York. iv. Arnold Roger A. (2007), Economics, Thomson South-Western, 8 th ed., USA. v. Brook Martin (2011), Estimating and Tendering for Construction Work, Spon Press, Oxon. vi. Leach, J. Chris and Melicher, Ronald W. (2009), Finance for Entrepreneurs, South- Western Cengage Learning, 3 rd Ed., US. vii. Katz, Jerome A. and Green, Richard P II(2011), Entrepreneurial Small Business, 3 rd ed., McGraw Hill Irwin. 13

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