ENG2032 : Business and Law for Engineers
ENG2032 : Business and Law for Engineers
- Offered for Year: 2025/26
- Module Leader(s): Mrs Chris Fletcher
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
None
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
None
Aims
This is an introductory module for engineers that aims to equip students with a basic knowledge and overview of law and business so that the students understand their relevance and impact in the various branches of engineering.
The design of the module is informed by the AHEP learning outcomes (version 4) issued by the Engineering Council.
Outline Of Syllabus
(1) An introduction to what law is and how it may impact on engineers and engineering activities.
(2) An overview of different business structures: sole proprietorships, partnerships and limited and public limited companies including how they are set up and managed and the commercial implications of each business type.
(3) An awareness of employment law including equality, diversity, inclusion, cultural and societal issues.
(4) An awareness of key health and safety laws.
(5) Different models and processes used in dispute resolution.
(6) An introduction to contract law.
(7) An overview of the tort of negligence.
(8) An introduction to legal risk management relevant to engineering projects and contracts.
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
A knowledge of how law can be used to mitigate risks and used in the management of projects and activities. [C9]
Be able to identify relevant legal risk and its potential impact. [C9]
A knowledge of different business types and structures including how they are established and managed. [C5]
A knowledge of basic employment law concepts including equality, diversity, inclusion, cultural and societal issues. [C11]
A knowledge of the legal process and different methods of dispute resolution. [C15]
A knowledge of key concepts of health and safety law. [C5]
A knowledge of how contracts are formed in English law. [C15]
A basic overview of the tort of negligence and how it may be relevant in engineering. [C15]
A basic knowledge of intellectual property rights. [C15]
Intended Skill Outcomes
To be able to recognise legal and commercial risks in the field of engineering. [C9]
To be able to identify and apply legal principles in case study type situations. [C15]
To be able to use basic legal terminology correctly. [C15]
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 37 | 1:00 | 37:00 | Preparation for and completion of two assessments One formative and one summative |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 14 | 1:00 | 14:00 | Lectures |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | Topic recap materials |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 35 | 1:00 | 35:00 | Reading in preparation for each lecture. |
| Guided Independent Study | Skills practice | 12 | 0:30 | 6:00 | Online MCQ Practise |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 4 | 0:30 | 2:00 | Online drop in sessions used to look at exam type questions as feedforward for the assessment |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lecture content will be delivered in the form of weekly 60 minute long lectures. Students will be provided with slides and reading material ahead of the lecture.
Recorded lecture materials will be prepared as topic recap.
The online ‘drop in’ sessions will allow students to ask questions about course content and will be used to work through exam type questions.
The MCQ activities will provide students with instantaneous formative feedback on their knowledge and understanding of substantive course content and allow them to assess their own progress.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Examination | 90 | 1 | A | 100 | In person digital examination [C5, C11, C15] |
Zero Weighted Pass/Fail Assessments
| Description | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Prob solv exercises | M | This assessment will comprise of multiple choice and short answer questions and must be attempted. (online multiple choice and short answer questions C5, C11, C15) |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The summative assessment is a digital exam which comprises compulsory applied multiple choice questions which enable the students to demonstrate and apply their knowledge and understanding of the topics covered in the module. Closed book assessment (C5, C11 and C15).
The formative assessment is a zero weighted pass/fail assessment comprised of applied multiple choice questions. The test can be attempted multiple times and will provide feedback as to the student’s knowledge and understanding and help prepare for the summative assessment.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- ENG2032's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- ENG2032's past Exam Papers
General Notes
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