College of Information Technology and Engineering
EM 694 – Engineering Law
Course Syllabus
Spring, 2004
The course will introduce students to common legal issues
associated with the practice of engineering and related technical fields. Topics covered will include an introduction
to applicable administrative, legislative and judicial structures; the
formation, interpretation, performance, and termination of contracts; tort
liability; intellectual property law; construction law; real property; and
related topics. Applicable policy and
ethical issues will be addressed throughout the course.
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to
identify legal issues associated with typical fact scenarios in the fields of
engineering and technology. Students
should have an understanding of governmental bodies and procedures that affect
technical professionals, and should demonstrate the ability to apply basic
legal principles to frequently encountered situations.
Bockrath, Contracts and the Legal Environment for
Engineers & Architects, 6th Ed., McGraw-Hill, 2000.
Betsy Ennis Dulin, Esq., P.E.
Dean and Professor of Engineering
Marshall University College of Information Technology and
Engineering
(304)746-2087
Course Grading
Quizzes (2) 75%
Report 25%
100%
In addition, weekly reading assignments are an important
part of the course and their completion is critical for a thorough
understanding of course material, lectures, and discussions.
Course Policies/Procedures
Betsy
Ennis Dulin, J.D., P.E.
Marshall
University
College of
Information Technology and Engineering
1.
Course Grading
In general, grades
will be based on all examinations, homework, and other assignments, according
to the course syllabus.
Letter grades will
be determined on a standard 10% differential scale. However, adjustments may be made to the
scale, as well as to test results, according to individual and collective class
performance.
2.
Homework
Frequency of
homework assignments is dependent on class content and type. Unless the instructor is notified in advance
of any potential problems or conflicts, late homework may receive a grade
deduction.
3.
Makeup Exams
Makeup
exams and/or quizzes will be given to those students who present, prior to the
date of the examination, an explanation of the absence.
4.
Cheating
Cheating
on any assignment or examination will result in failure of the course. Cheating is defined to include copying from
other students, helping others on a test or quiz, or being in the possession of
forbidden materials during examinations or quizzes.
5.
Attendance
Policy
Unless specified for a particular course or class meeting, class attendance is not mandatory. However, quizzes and examinations will rely heavily on material covered during class, so students are encouraged to communicate with the instructor and/or other class members in case of absence. Notwithstanding the above, excessive unexplained absences may have an impact on the final grade. In addition, excessive absences by significant numbers of class members may result in the adoption of an attendance policy during the course of the semester.