Module Details

Module Code: CIVL8007
Title: Engineer in Society
Long Title: Engineer in Society
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5822 - Civil Engineering
Module Delivered in: 3 programme(s)
Module Description: The student will learn about the role of the engineer within the engineering profession and within society. The position and responsibilities of the engineer, particularly related to ethics and sustainability will be explored. Communication with the engineering profession and society at large will be emphasised. It will also include an introduction to the skills required for the Work Placement module.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Evaluate and explain the position and responsibilities of the engineer in relation to industry and society
LO2 Demonstrate the communication skills required to find employment in an engineering workplace
LO3 Identify with ethical values in the profession
LO4 Explain the importance of minimising impacts on the environment
LO5 Critically evaluate the building regulatory and planning process
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Preparation for the professional interview
Preparation of CV and portfolios. Interview preparation. Presentations.
Professional involvement
Civil and Structural engineering relationships with kindred professions. The role of professional bodies. Workplace issues and legislation. Confidentiality. Copyright. Equality.
Ethics in engineering
The application of ethical theories and awareness to the engineering profession. Responsibility to Society. Duty of care. Legal duties of the engineer. Safety and risk analysis. Responsibility for safety in design. Study of engineering case studies. Codes of ethics.
Sustainability in engineering
Climate change resilience and engineering design. Issues of sustainability in the built environment. Carbon emissions. International agreements.
Building regulatory and planning process
Building control legislation, key regulatory guidance, planning procedures, documentation, permission, retention, exemptions, appeals and environmental imapct assessments.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Oral Examination/Interview % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Preparation of CV, interview and presentation
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,3,4
Assessment Description
Climate change resilience in engineering design. Including oral presentation.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 4,5
Assessment Description
Written report and presentation on a building regulatory / planning project
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Delivery of module material Every Week 2.00 2
Tutorial Contact Application of lecture material in practice Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Research and development, preparation of essays and presentation Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Research and development, preparation of essays Every Week 4.50 4.5
Lecture Contact Delivery of modul material Every Week 2.00 2
Tutorial Contact Application of lecture material in practice Every Week 0.50 0.5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • J Summers and B Smith. (2014), Communication skills handbook, Fourth. Wiley.
  • Engineers Ireland. (2018), Code of Ethics.
  • Charles Fleddermann. (2013), Engineering Ethics, Fourth.
  • M Martin & R Schinzinger. (2005), Ethics in Engineering, Fourth. McGraw Hill, New York.
  • Department of housing, planning and local government. (2016), Code of practice for inspecting and certifying works.
  • Joan Van Emden and Lucinda Becker. (2017), Writing for engineers, Fourth. Palgrave.
  • J Seely. (2013), Oxford A-Z of grammar and punctuation, Oxford.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Henry Petroski. (1999), Remaking the world, Vintage Books, New York, [ISBN: 0375700242].
  • Henry Petroski. (1992), To engineer is human, Vintage Books, New York, [ISBN: 0679734163].
  • Frank L Benson and Associates. · The Impact of Planning, Licensing and Environmental Issues on Industrial Development.
  • Environmental Protection Agency. ·Environmental Impact Statements - Two Volume Set of Guidelines and Advice Notes., Environmental Protection Agency.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_CSTRU_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Structural Engineering 5 Mandatory
CR_CCEEE_9 Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering (Environment and Energy) 5 Mandatory
CR_CSTEN_9 Master of Engineering in Structural Engineering 5 Mandatory