MODULE: CSE419 Engineers in Society PT (first 7 lectures)

STAFF: Ir Dr Eddie Lam and Guest lecturers from the industry

Continuous assessment: 30%

Examination (3 hours): 70%

1. Continuous assessment (15%)

Continuous assessment includes TWO assignments and ONE case study report.
1. Students will be in groups of SIX (one group leader per group).
2. All submissions will be made via TURNITIN (with class ID/passwords to be provided).
There will only be one registration per group via the group leader.
3. Students are required to attend the invited lecture and attendance will be recorded.
4. Students are encouraged to take part in the English Enhancement Project. This includes
completion of two English Language Assessment Forms.
5. Assignments and case study report each accounts for 5% marks. In addition,
advancement of 1 grade (e.g. from grade B to grade B+) will be given individually to
those completed the above-mentioned two English Language Assessment Forms.

2. Overall teaching outline

Topic 1: Hong Kong Legal System (1 weeks)

(a) Common law, Hong Kong Courts and legal procedures (civil and criminal)
(b) Alternative dispute resolution, arbitration, mediation

Topic 2: Contract (2 weeks)

(a) Formation of contract
(b) Offer, acceptance, consideration and intention to be legally binded
(c) Privity on contract, void/voidable contract, breach of contract and remedies
(d) Construction contracts – special features

Topic 3: Negligence (3 weeks)

(a) Negligence v. trespass; Negligence: duty of care, breach of duty and damages
(b) Defense and damages, vicarious liability and occupier’s liability
(c) Professional negligence

3. Tentative teaching plan

Lecture and tutorial: Tuesday evening 18:30-21:30 Z406

Week Date Lecture + Tutorial

1 16 Jan 2018 (Tue) Topic 1
2 23 Jan 2018 (Tue) Topic 2
3 30 Jan 2018 (Tue) Topic 2
4 6 Feb 2018 (Tue) Topic 3
5 13 Feb 2018 (Tue) Topic 3
- 20 Feb 2018 (Tue) Lunar New Year Break
6 27 Feb 2018 (Tue) Topic 3
7 6 Mar 2018 (Tue) Invited Lecture: Prof C K Mak