- Course Code
- EG 3584
- Credit Points
- 15
- Course Coordinator
- Dr M S Imbabi
Pre-requisites
Notes
Available only to students following an Honours degree programme.
Overview
The course introduces the student to the more important aspects of economics which affect engineering activity. Measurement and assessment of company performance and costing is considered. The course includes the critical path method, topics in quality management, leadership and motivation.
It also introduces the student to a range of basic concepts in safety engineering and safety management, and to qualitative methods for safety and reliability assessment. Included is an overview of current UK and European safety legislation and the influence of human and economic factors on safety. Various case histories of engineering failures are presented.
The course is supported by a series of lectures from practising engineers on professional aspects of engineering students are also encouraged to attend local meetings of professional engineering societies and institutions. Preparation for entering the job market is provided.
Structure
3 one-hour lectures and one 1-hour tutorial seminar per week. There is a 3 hour session of interview participation.
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written examination (90%) and in-course assessment (10%).