LO2: Identify and analyse ethical concerns and make reasoned ethical choices informed by professional codes of conduct

Learning Outcomes Assessed:

LO2: Identify and analyse ethical concerns and make reasoned ethical choices informed by professional codes of conduct (C8)

LO3: Use a risk management process to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks (the effects of uncertainty) associated with a particular project or activity (C9)

LO4: Apply knowledge of engineering management principles, commercial context, project and change management, and relevant legal matters including intellectual property rights (C15)

Overview

Based on a product of your choice related to your engineering specialist discipline: write a report to explain how the engineering profession may incorporate sustainability into the development of the product. Ensure your report uses appropriate tools to include an assessment of potential risk issues, including for example health and safety, and finance, etc.

You must upload your report (.doc or .pdf) to the ‘Assessment 2 report’ Turnitin upload link on the Engineering Environment Moodle Page before the deadline.

Word guide: 2500 words from introduction to conclusion – excluding cover page, table of contents, references or appendices.

References to be according to University of Bolton in Harvard style.

Please be aware that you must pass both assignments for this module!

Please submit your report to the upload point on the Moodle page for this subject on or before the deadline.

Minimum Secondary Research Source Requirements: 

Level HE4 - It is expected that the Reference List will contain between five and ten sources. As a MINIMUM the Reference List should include one refereed academic journal and three academic books.

Marking Scheme

First class (70% and above): 

Students will provide an in-depth appraisal of the characteristics of particular materials, equipment, processes or products, demonstrating excellent critical reasoning skills. Focused and justified recommendations will be made as to how problems/weaknesses identified in the design may be overcome, and cost drivers improved.  Extensive research demonstrating use of a wide range of current secondary research sources will be evident. Academic style and referencing will be excellent.  

Second class (50-69%):

Students will provide a comprehensive appraisal of the characteristics of particular materials, equipment, processes or products, demonstrating critical reasoning skills. Justified recommendations will be made as to how problems/weaknesses identified in the design may be overcome, and cost drivers improved. Research demonstrating use of a wide range of current secondary research sources will be evident. Academic style and referencing will be good.  

Third class (40-49%):

Students will provide a satisfactory appraisal of the characteristics of particular materials, equipment, processes or products, demonstrating critical reasoning skills. Considered recommendations will be made as to how problems/weaknesses identified in the design may be overcome, and cost drivers improved. Research demonstrating use of a range of current secondary research sources will be evident. Academic style and referencing will be fair.  

Fail (39% and below): Students who do not meet the requirements of a third class grade will not successfully complete the assessment activity.