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MINE 8020
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Engineering Law and Ethics

Mining and Mineral Resource Engineering

We are in this Together

Just Like the Real World

Education
For a complex World

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Today’s Agenda

Participants Introduction
 Course Introduction
 Course Outline review – Evaluation
 Plagiarism
 Learning Hub
 Introduction to the Course and the Canadian
Legal System

Participants Introductions

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Office Hours:
Pilar Bonilla
P.Eng., M.Eng., MBA, LEED AP Homes
On-line only (by appointment) Instructor
Mon-Thu 8:30 to 2:30 PM E:pbonilla@bcit.ca

Course Introduction

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Course Description

This course encourages critical analysis of key

issues that mining engineers encounter in law and
ethics.

Course Description
Topics include: the

 Professional Governance Act

 EGBC Code of Ethics

 Forms of business organization

 Employment regulations

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Course Description

 Professional negligence and liability

 Health, safety and environmental considerations

 Contract Law

 Tort Law

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Course Description
 Ethical principles in professional employment,
engineering management, private practice, and
consulting.

 Legal considerations for raising finances for

exploration and development activities

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Course Description
 Overview of the key business agreements such as
option agreements, joint ventures and royalty
agreements

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Course Outline Review

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Course Learning Outcomes

Apply the EGBC 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].

Course Learning Outcomes

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].

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Course Learning Outcomes

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].

Course Evaluation

Mid Term Exam 25%

Final Exam 25%

Quizzes (#6) 50%

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Learning Hub

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Quizzes

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Plagiarism and Student Academic

Conduct
Plagiarism

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Forwarding you e-mail

Link

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