ENG1001 Principles of Professional Engineering and Surveying

Contents

• Staffing
• Synopsis
• Objectives
• Topics
• Texts
• Reference materials
• Student workload
• Assessment details
• Important assessment information
• Assessment notes
• Production date
• PDF version

STAFFING

SYNOPSIS

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to engineering and surveying in a stimulating way and to provide them with some understanding and skills which will enable them to effectively learn and understand their profession. Areas covered are the nature of engineering and surveying, the interaction of engineering and surveying with society and the environment, and exposure to a range of professional skills. These areas are covered by a selection of case studies and a number of modules on simple engineering planning and effective communication.

OBJECTIVES

The course objectives define the student learning outcomes for a course. The assessment item(s) that may be used to assess student achievement of an objective are shown in parenthesis. On completion of this course, students should be able to:

1. explain the conception and development process for engineering and surveying projects (folio 2, 3, 4, 7, part A and B of exam);
2. discuss the interrelation between the various branches of engineering within a project (folio 4, 7 and part B of exam);
3. identify the different functions of engineers, surveyors and technicians working in design, manufacturing and construction operations (folio 2, 3, 4, 7, part A and B of exam);
4. discuss the roles of engineers and surveyors in the modern world (folio 4, 7 and part B of exam);
5. write grammatically correct technical English (folio 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and part B of exam);
6. prepare and verbally present technical information in clear and precise English (folio 8);
7. select and use appropriate styles and formats for technical memos, letters and reports (folio 3, 4, 5 and part B of exam);
8. explain the need for concise, unambiguous communications in technical projects (folio 1, 6 and part B of exam);
9. demonstrate an understanding of ethical behaviour in their work (folio 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 and part B of exam);
10. use standard referencing and citation conventions (folio 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 and part B of exam).

TOPICS

TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed

ALL textbooks and materials are available for purchase from USQ BOOKSHOP (unless otherwise stated). Orders may be placed via secure internet, free fax 1800642453, phone 07 46312742 (within Australia), or mail. Overseas students should fax +61 7 46311743, or phone +61 7 46312742. For costs, further details, and internet ordering, use the 'Textbook Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au click 'Semester', then enter your 'Course Code' (no spaces).

ENG1001 Principles of professional engineering and surveying: external study package, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba.

Blicq, R & Moretto, L 2008, Technically write!, 7th edn, Prentice Education Canada Inc. Canada.

REFERENCE MATERIALS

Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.

Beer, D & McMurrey, D 2004, A guide to writing as an engineer, 2nd edn, John Wiley, New York.

Ellis, R 1997, Communication for engineers - bridge that gap, Arnold, London.

Eunson, B 1995, Writing technical documents, John Wiley & Sons, Milton, Australia.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS

ASSESSMENT DETAILS

NOTES

1.

The CMA tests in this course are formative (ie they carry no weighting) and do not contribute to the final mark. The due dates for CMAs are recommended completion dates only.

2.

The 2 hour examination is in two parts. Part A requires an Examination Answer Sheet. Part B requires an Answer Booklet. Student Administration will advise students of the dates of their examinations during the semester.

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

1. Attendance requirements:
   It is the students' responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical work) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration.
2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
   To satisfactorily complete an individual assessment item a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks or a grade of at least C-. (Depending upon the requirements in Statement 4 below, students may not have to satisfactorily complete each assessment item to receive a passing grade in this course.)
3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
   If students submit assignments after the due date without extenuating circumstances then a penalty of 5% of the assigned mark may apply for each working day late up to a maximum of ten working days at which time a mark of zero can be recorded for that assignment.
4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
   To be assured of receiving a passing grade in a course a student must obtain at least 50% of the total weighted marks for the course.
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the weighted aggregate of the marks (or grades) obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.
6. Examination information:
   In an Open Examination, candidates may have access to any material during the examination except the following: electronic communication devices, bulky materials, devices requiring mains power and material likely to disturb other students. Any electronic devices capable of circumventing the objectives of examinations or of disrupting other candidates shall not be permitted in the examination for this course. Laptop or palm computers are not permitted in the examination.
7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
   Any Deferred or Supplementary examinations for this course will be held during the examination period at the end of the semester of the next offering of this course.
8. University Regulations:
   Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6. Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm or in the current USQ Handbook.

ASSESSMENT NOTES

This version produced 8 Sep 2008.