School Of EngineeringProfessional PracticeWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 300053.2
Discipline: OTHER ENGINEERING AND RELATED TECHNOLOGIES
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 3
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
85013 - Civil and Environmental Engineering Practice 2
Prerequisite
300461 Engineering and Industrial Design Practice OR 300674 Engineering, Design and Construction Practice
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Successful completion of 160 credit points.
About this Unit
The unit describes engineering and construction as professions. Professional ethics and legal obligations of Engineering and Construction professions will be highlighted. Theories related to contract and project management will also form a part of this unit. Throughout the semester, the focus will be on development of research and presentation skills of students enrolled in this unit. This will be achieved through employment of appropriate research skills and completion of a series of technical reports.