Transcript CVE 201

Course Title: Engineer in Society
(CVE 201)
Course Lecturer: Engr. F. M. Alayaki
Civil Engineering Department,
College of Engineering,
University of Agriculture Abeokuta,
Nigeria
Course Unit: 1
Contact Time: 1 Hour
Course Content
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Philosophy of science.
History of Engineering and Technology.
The role of the engineer in society.
The engineers and contract determination.
The legal status of COREN and NSE.
The responsibilities and liabilities of an engineer.
Safety in engineering.
Introduction to Risk Analysis
Typical Questions
1. (a) A professional engineer on a multi-million naira project had a
disagreement with the contractor on certain technical aspect of the work
and both parties failed to reach a conclusion. Some days later, the
contractor offered an all expenses paid trip to United Kingdom to the
Engineer to make-up for the disagreement. Is it ethical for him to collect
such an offer? Discuss your position.
(b) (i) Why should an engineer register with professional body?
(ii) What are the steps you will take to ensure that you are registered?
(iii) Name the government agency responsible for the regulation of
engineering practice in Nigeria.
2. (a) Highlight the career opportunities in your field of engineering.
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Define and state the roles of the different cadres of the engineering
family.
3. (a) Define the following contract document
• Contract drawings
• The specifications
• General conditions of contract
• BEME
• Tender
(b) Highlight key site personnel for the contractor in organization chart and
explain their roles in engineering project.
4. Highlight sources of accidents and suggest safety precautions to take in the
following places:
(i) Mechanical Engineering workshop/laboratory
(ii) Civil Engineering construction site
(iii) Poultry
(iv) Brewery