Teaching will be conducted using lectures, tutorials, exercises and group discussions.
Module Aim:
To introduce the students to the industrial environment of their chosen profession and the roles & responsibilities of engineers.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Demonstrate an in depth knowledge of the various sectors of Irish, European and Global industries and common industry practices
LO2
Apply areas of operations management relevant to the engineering profession.
LO3
Interpret management structures and functions within an organisation and make informed decisions required in a management environment.
LO4
Work as an individual and in a team and communicate effectively through the preparation and delivery of reports and presentations
LO5
Evaluate the broader context in which engineering disciplines operate and critique the responsibilities of the engineering profession towards the social, ethical and natural environments
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
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.
No requirements listed
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
Industry knowledge
Historical development of the relevant industry. Current trends. Sectors within industry. Regulatory authorities and standards.
Ethics
Roles and responsibilities in industry. Code of ethics. Case studies. Intellectual property. Sustainability.
Job of management; Management functions; Organisation; Communication; Human relationships; Leadership; Motivation; Team work; Planning; Decision making
Personal Development
Keeping up to date, currency; Personal goals and sources of learning to achieve those goals; Professional institutions relevant to the engineering industries and the criteria for membership; Social psychology; Engineering Ethics Dissemination of Information; Writing reports and referencing the research using the Harvard Referencing Style; Presenting Entrepreneurship Interview skills
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
100.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Other
Students will prepare reports and presentations on specific assignments.
1,2,3,4
60.00
n/a
Written Report
A final written assignment will test the student's ability to demonstrate the learning outcomes.
1,2,3,5
40.00
n/a
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment