ELEC ENG 4064 - Business Management Systems
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2015
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ELEC ENG 4064 Course Business Management Systems Coordinating Unit School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 4 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Incompatible ELEC ENG 4038 and STATS 4001 Assumed Knowledge completion of at least two years of an engineering degree Assessment Project work and examination Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Emeritus Professor Michael Liebelt
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this course students will be able to:- Explain the role of engineering in the context of a business, and business in society.
- Explicate the Top-Down process of engineering: Society -> Corporation -> business units -> project
- Explain how governance requirements and ethics drive management processes.
- Elaborate on the role of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHAS 18001 in the development of a Business Management System (BMS).
- Explain the role of BMS elements.
- Apply selected basic BMS processes to the development of a product-service system.
- Outline the key elements of an engineering management system.
- Deploy key processes that govern workplace health and safety, product safety and other regulations.
- Analyse and report on the ethical considerations that arise in the practice of professional engineering.
- Demonstrate professional skills including participation in and running meetings; effective team membership and leadership; preparation of professional standard documentation based on templates from a business management system.
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 9 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 2 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 10 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 10 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 1 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 1, 2, 9 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 8, 9 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
Not applicableRecommended Resources
Various resources will be notifiedOnline Learning
The course will be managed using MyUni. Course notes, assignments, and other resources will be made available on MyUni. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Course material will be delivered by lectures in a professional workshop style that requires continuing interaction, discussion and feedback from students. Workshops and tutorials are scheduled to discuss and plan the assignments. Students will work in design teams.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Activity Contact hours Workload hours Lecture 12 lectures 12 24 Workshops 12 workshops 24 48 Assignment 1 - Technology plan 15 Assignment 2 - Business case 15 Assignment 3 - System safety plan 15 Assignment 4 - Eithcs in professional practice 25 TOTALS 36 142 Learning Activities Summary
The topics will encompass:
• Technology planning• Governance and social responsibility• Regulations and reporting• Financial evaluation• Systems for business governance• Risk and safety management• System safety• The BMS in use• Engineering governance• Engineering management system• Other functions• The professional career
Note: This schedule is subject to change in order to meet the availability of industry guest speakers -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment activity Group or Individual submission Weighting Due date
(tbc)Learning outcomes addressed Assignment 1 - Technology plan Group 25% Week 3 1-7, 10 Assignment 2 - Business case Group 25% Week 6 1-7,10 Assignment 3 - System safety plan Group 25% Week 9 8, 10 Assignment 4 - Ethics in professional practice Individual 25% Week 12 9, 10 Assessment Related Requirements
The assessment regime is intended to be broadly representative of the professional work environment. For this reason, and because students will work in teams, students are expected to attend all classes and tutorial/workshops.Assessment Detail
Details of each assessment task will be provided during the semester.Submission
All written submissions for formative assessment activities are to be submitted electronically on MyUni by 17:00 on the due dates.
No late submissions will be accepted. All formative assessments will have a two week turn-around time for provision of feedback to students.
Full details can be found on the School website:
http://eleceng.adelaide.edu.au/current-students/undergraduate/
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
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