Course Overview
This course encourages critical analysis of key issues that mining engineers encounter in law and ethics. Topics include: the Professional Governance Act and the Code of Ethics of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of B.C., forms of business organization (corporation, partnership or sole proprietorship) and employment (employee / employer, consultant), professional negligence and liability, health, safety and environmental considerations, torts and contracts. The course includes ethical principles in professional employment, engineering management, private practice, anconsulting. The course will also examine the legal considerations for raising finances for exploration and development activities and provide an overview of the key business agreements such as option agreements, joint ventures and royalty agreements.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
3.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Apply the APEGBC Code of Ethics to typical situations in industry, management, and private practice [7,8,9,10].
- Assess the legal and ethical roles and responsibilities of a Professional Engineer [8,9,10].
- Examine the role of professional engineering associations in communication, investigation, and discipline to ensure public safety [7,8,9,10].
- Practice contract negotiation and administration [6,7].
- Explain the differences between contracts and torts; patents, copyrights, and trademarks [1,8,9].
- Explain the legal difference between misconduct, incompetence and negligence; liability and responsibility [1,8,9].
- Make financing recommendations based on the legal aspects of raising exploration funds [9,11].
- Interpret negligence scenarios and propose options for avoiding similar situations [8,10].
- Evaluate the role of engineers in supporting ethical issues within various professional contexts [10].
Effective as of Winter 2018
Related Programs
Engineering Law and Ethics (MINE 8020) is offered as a part of the following programs:
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School of Construction and the Environment
- Mining and Mineral Resource Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Full-time
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