This unit of study is designed to provide graduate engineers studying for a Master of Professional Engineering degree with an introduction to the professional engineering skills necessary to practice as an engineer. These include the various elements of engineering practice, an understanding of the role of the engineer in industry, basic knowledge of the law of contracts and legal responsibility, teamwork and leadership skills, an understanding of the professional responsibilities of engineers, competence in verbal communication and presentations and in reading and writing reports, and an understanding of ethical considerations. The material, learning and assessment is tailored for graduates from Australian and overseas universities.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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Competences and experience in engineering obtained during an accepted engineering degree |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | No |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | John Currie, john.currie@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Michel Chaaya, michel.chaaya@sydney.edu.au |
John Currie, john.currie@sydney.edu.au |