Module Details

Module Code: ELEC7009
Title: Electrical Eng. Management
Long Title: Electrical Engineering Management
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2020/21 ( September 2020 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5220 - Electrical Engineering
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module details the management tools required by the learner to usefully engage in the workplace in the areas of communication, finance, project and contract management, and safety legal obligations.
This module also examines both the obligations of the electrical engineer and some of the ethical problems they may face.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Identify the main ethical theories that underpin ethical problems in electrical engineering and using appropriate communication tools suggest solutions that demonstrate accountability and transparency.
LO2 Explain the obligations and responsibilities of the professional electrical engineer as outlined in Engineers’ Ireland Code of Ethics.
LO3 Implement the operation and application of environmental protection legislation and understand the legal consequences of non-compliance. Understand the foundation of the Irish Legal System, the difference between civil and criminal cases and the study of Irish recent court cases involving engineers as plaintiffs.
LO4 Interpret the mathematical tools used for the costing of engineering projects using break even analysis, advanced financial tool like Net Present Value. Carry out capital budgeting taking into account working capitals, building depreciation and depreciation recapture of tools and equipments.
LO5 Implement the rules relating to safety statements for an electrical installation. Application of section 20 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 requiring that an organisation produce a written programme to safeguard the safety and health of other people who might be at the workplace, including customers, visitors and members of the public.
LO6 Implement the principles of project planning and contract management as it applies to engineering project. Acquire knowledge of project management software like Network Arrow Diagrams, Activity on arrow (AOA) and Microsoft Project.
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.
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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
Professional Conduct
Reasons for the code of ethics; the responsibilities and obligations of the electrical engineer to colleagues, clients, employers and to society in general.
Ethical Dilemmas
An analysis of background ethical theories – deontology, utilitarianism and rights theory; how these theories can be used to deal with ethical problems engineers face.
Communication Skills
Communication and its importance. Electronic communications. Structure and content of reports. Reading and interpreting reports. Preparation for presentations and meetings. Chairing meetings, minutes recording, action lists and follow-up.
Environmental Protection
Planning process. Environmental impact study. Pollution control and measurement. Monitoring and enforcement. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), licensing
Business Environment
The business cycle, interest rates, inflation, depreciation, amortisation. Operating and capital budgets, cash flow, life cycle costing, discounted cash flow (DCF) and net present value (NPV). Risk analysis. Knowledge of ISO and its importance to secure contract with more demanding and compliant clients.
Safety
Main provisions of the SHW at Work Act 2005. General principles of prevention. Duty of care. Safety statement, hazard identification, risk assessment. General application regulations.
Project Planning and Scheduling
Project management. Gantt charts, activity duration, time analysis, critical path analysis. Arrow diagram. Programme evaluation review technique (PERT), Activity On Arrow (AoA).
Irish Legislation
Knowledge of the foundation of the Irish Legal System and its court structure. Knowing the difference between civil and criminal case,and the responsabilty/consequences of illegal or improper working ethics.Study of the Book of Quantum.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination70.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Written test
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Group presentation on ethical issues facing electrical engineers.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 70
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 3,4,5,6
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

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 Course notes delivery Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Study of module material 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
Lecture Contact Course notes delivery Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Study of module material Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • HSA. (2019), SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE AT WORK ACT 2005, Updated to 26 November 2019.
  • Gary L. Richardson, Brad M. Jackson. (2018), Project Management Theory and Practice, Third Edition, Auerbach Publications, [ISBN: 9780815360711].
  • ISO. (2018), ISO and energy.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EEPSY_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electrical Engineering 5 Mandatory
CR_EELEC_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering 5 Mandatory