• Basic information
• Learning outcomes
• Contents
• Assessment
• Workload

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Gains knowledge in construction contract law with respect to ethical and contractual aspects

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
   2. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
   2. Homework assignment
2. Develop solutions regarding the disputes arising from construction contracts.

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
   2. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
   3. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
   2. Homework assignment
3. Gains the ability to evaluate academic studies in construction contracts, judical decisions, and legislation.

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. Obtain basic knowledge of Civil Engineering
   2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
   3. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
   4. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
   2. Homework assignment
4. Reinforces new learning skills and develop critical thinking in construction law.

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
   2. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
   3. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
   4. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
   2. Homework assignment
5. Evaluates the cases with the engineering ethics concepts and gains the ability to make decisions with respect to ethical considerations in engineering projects.

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. Obtain basic knowledge of Civil Engineering
   2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
   3. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
   2. Homework assignment

Contents
Week 1:	Introduction to Construction Law
Week 2:	The Concept of Law and Legal Relations in Construction Contracts
Week 3:	Legal Obligations of General Contractor in Construction Contracts
Week 4:	Legal Obligations of the Employer in Construction Contracts
Week 5:	Legal Obligations of Engineers in Construction Contracts
Week 6:	Investigation of Legal Relations in Construction Contracts
Week 7:	Dispute and Dispute Resolution Methods in Construction Contracts
Week 8:	Engineer's Duties and Responsibilities in Conflict Resolution (Midterm Exam)
Week 9:	Ethical Values
Week 10:	Engineering Ethics Concepts (Homework)
Week 11:	Engineering Ethics Assessment Methods (Homework Presentations)
Week 12:	Case Studies-I
Week 13:	Case Studies-II
Week 14:	Business and Professional Ethics
Week 15*:	--
Week 16*:	Final Exam
Textbooks and materials:
Recommended readings:	Kelley, G. (2012). Construction law: An introduction for engineers, architects, and contractors.
	* Between 15th and 16th weeks is there a free week for students to prepare for final exam.

Assessment
Method of assessment	Week number	Weight (%)
Mid-terms:	8	40
Other in-term studies:		0
Project:		0
Homework:	10,11	20
Quiz:		0
Final exam:	16	40
	Total weight:	(%)

Workload
Activity	Duration (Hours per week)	Total number of weeks	Total hours in term
Courses (Face-to-face teaching):	3	14
Own studies outside class:	2	14
Practice, Recitation:	0	0
Homework:	1	2
Term project:	0	0
Term project presentation:	0	0
Quiz:	0	0
Own study for mid-term exam:	2	7
Mid-term:	2	1
Personal studies for final exam:	2	7
Final exam:	2	1
		Total workload:
		Total ECTS credits:	*
	* ECTS credit is calculated by dividing total workload by 25. (1 ECTS = 25 work hours)