Engineering Project (Part B)

Description

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to: 1. Attest a comprehensive understanding of the theories which underpin discipline of engineering; 2. Formulate solutions to solve industrial real-life or hypothetical problems, taking into consideration professional practice, code of ethics and professional standards of the industry; 3. Evaluate the context of engineering projects, such as social and economic constraints, legal and ethical issues, risk and benefit balance, technology availability and stakeholders' acceptance; 4. Illustrate professional skills, such as teamwork, communication, project management, engineering techniques, methods, and processes, including an understanding of the role of professional bodies and societies; and 5. Conduct research, evaluate research methods, and interpret research findings. Required Texts: " Practical Research: Design and Process " by Jeanne Ellis Ormrod, 13th global edition, Pearson, 2023 " Ethics for the Information Age " by Michael J. Quinn, 8th edition, Pearson, 2019 In addition to the required textbooks above, relevant research papers will be provided during the semester. Students can also consult any standard and relevant texts on the following topics: engineering design, engineering research, project management, requirement analysis, risk management, agile development, quality assurance and testing, time management, stakeholder analysis, communication, and presentations.