1. Title of Subject

Law for Engineers

2. Subject Code

BHM3086

3. Status of Subject

Core

4. Credit Hour

3

28 Hours of Lecture

14 Hours of Tutorial

LAN Credit Hours Equivalent (2.67)

5. Semester

Trimester 3 (( Year)

6. Pre-Requisite

None

7. Methods of

Teaching

28 Hours of Lecture

14 Hours of Tutorial

8. Assessment

Coursework 40% ( coursework 20% assignment 20%)

Final Examination 60%

Total 100%

9. Teaching Staff

(Proposed)

Dr.Abbas Hardani

10. Objective of

Subject

To expose the students to basic of law in engineering context. The materials will be of introductory nature to enable engineers to appreciate factors that have to be taken into account in decision-making.

11. Synopsis of

Subject

The major areas of study include: introduction to law, the contract law, law of tort, cyber law, intellectual property law, employment law and taxation.

12. Learning Outcome

of Subject

At the completion of the subject, students should be able to :

Understand the basic concepts of law in general;

Appreciate the Malaysian legal system;

Understand the Malaysian judicial structure;

Appreciate the separation of power between judiciary, legislature and the executives;

Understand the legal requirements related to their field;

Apply and implement the legal concepts in decision making;

Programme Outcomes

% of Contributions

Capability to communicate effectively.

10

Understanding and commitment to professional and ethical responsibilities.

50

Ability to work independently as well as with others in a team.

10

Ability to be a multi-skilled engineer with good technical knowledge, management, leadership and entrepreneurial skills.

10

Awareness of the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities as an engineer.

10

Capability and enthusiasm for self-improvement through continuous professional development and life-long learning.

10

13. Assessment Scheme

Tutorial / Assignment

Group assignment with specific topics based on the area of specializationforeachmajor

Focus group discussion at tutorial

To enhance understanding of basic concepts in lecture

20%

Test / Quiz

Written exam

20%

Final Exam

Written exam

60%

14. Details of Subject

Topics

Hours

Introduction to Law

Law and government, Malaysian Legal System, Malaysian Judicial Structure, Liability under the law.

4

Contract Law

Formation of contract: offer and acceptance. Terms of contract: avoidance of contract, representation, illegality. Discharge of contract: breach of contract and remedies.

7

Tort

Liabilities in tort, negligence, trespass, breach of statutory duty.

6

Cyber Law

Digital copyright issues. Illegal duplication of software. Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. Computer Crimes such as hacking, cracking, unauthorised access, unauthorised modifications. International cyber law. Information sharing.

7

Intellectual Property Law

Copyright, Protection and Infringement of Copyright, Trade Marks, Protection of Trade Marks and Passing-Off, Patents, Ownership and Protection of Patents and Future of Intellectual Property Law

5

Employment Legislation

Employment Act 1955. The legal duties and responsibilities of employers and employees. Matters pertaining to contracts of service and contracts for service such as appointment, termination etc. Occupation and Safety Health Act 1994.

7

Laws Pertaining to Engineers

a. Registration of Engineers Act 1967 and its Regulations, the Board of Engineers, the establishment, the membership, the functions. Matters relating to the engineering profession, code of conduct, registration and deregistration, professional engineering services etc.

b. Energy Commission Act 2001. Establishment and functions of the Commission in relation to energy supply matters and the pertinent matters relating thereto.

c. Service Tax: Taxation in relation to professional services rendered by engineers.

6

Total Contact Hours

42

15. Text

Textbook

1. 1. Lee Mei Peng. (2004).General Principles of

Malaysian Law. Penerbit Fajar Bakti: Malaysia.

Reference(s)

1. Syed Ahmad S.A. Alsagoff. (1996), Principles of the law of contract in Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur: Malayan Law Journal.

2. Maimunah Aminuddin. (1996). Malaysian employment law and industrial relations. Kuala Lumpur: McGraw-Hill.

3. Goh Chen Chuan. (2001). Employment Act and Labour Laws of Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur: Leeds Publications.

4. K. Rajkumar. (1999). Malaysian Labour Laws Made Simple. Kuala Lumpur: Pelanduk Publications (M) Sdn. Bhd.

Note: In addition to the textbook and references mentioned above, from time to time, students will also be required to read cases and articles or any other textbooks related to the topics.