PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE, LAW AND ETHICS B.Tech. IV Year I Semester JNTUH R-18

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Unit I: Professional Practice and Ethics

Define ethics and differentiate between professional ethics and personal ethics.
Explain the key concepts of engineering ethics, professional responsibility, and conflict of interest.
Discuss the importance of codes of ethics in professional practice and provide examples of ethical dilemmas you might encounter as a civil engineer.
Analyze the difference between gifts and bribery and the potential consequences of each.
Describe the steps involved in whistle-blowing and the protected disclosures mechanism.
Briefly explain the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and the roles of various stakeholders.

Unit II: Law of Contract

Identify the essential elements of a valid contract and explain the significance of each element.
Analyze the differences between offer, acceptance, and consideration in a contract.
Discuss the concept of capacity to contract and explain situations where contracts may be void or voidable.
Compare and contrast legality of object vs. unlawful and illegal agreements.
Explain the various remedies available for breach of contract.
Briefly explain the concepts of indemnity, guarantee, and agency, and their applications in engineering contracts.
Analyze the key principles and provisions of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930.

Unit III: Arbitration, Conciliation and ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) system

Define arbitration and distinguish between different types of arbitration.
Compare the key features of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1940 and 1996.
Explain the role of UNCITRAL model law in international commercial arbitration.
Discuss the validity and enforceability of arbitration agreements.
Describe the composition and powers of an arbitral tribunal, including grounds for challenge.
Differentiate between conciliation, negotiation, mediation, and arbitration.
Briefly explain the role and functionalities of Dispute Resolution Boards and Lok Adalats.

Unit IV: Engagement of Labour and Labour & other construction-related Laws

Discuss the role of labor in civil engineering projects and various methods of engaging labor (e.g., on rolls, labor sub-contract, piece rate work).
Briefly explain the key provisions of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, regarding collective bargaining and dispute resolution.
Analyze the provisions of the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946, and the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923, concerning working conditions and employee rights.
Discuss the regulations and requirements stipulated in the Building & Other Construction Workers (regulation of employment and conditions of service) Act, 1996, and Rules, 1998.
Briefly explain the RERA Act, 2017, and its implications for real estate development projects.
Describe the key features of the National Building Code of India, 2017 (NBC 2017).

Unit V: Law relating to Intellectual Property

Define intellectual property and enumerate its main forms (copyright, trademarks, patents, designs, etc.).
Analyze the historical evolution of the Copyright Act, 1957, and explain the scope of copyright protection in India.
Discuss the ownership, assignment, and criteria for infringement of copyrights, particularly in the context of computer programs and piracy.
Briefly explain the key provisions of the Patents Act, 1970, regarding patentability and patent registration procedures.

Bonus questions:

Discuss the ethical considerations in using construction materials and technologies.
Analyze the challenges of sustainability and environmental responsibility in civil engineering projects.
Explain the importance of professional communication and documentation in engineering practice.