ELECTRICAL MACHINES and DRIVES

ENGINEERS IN SOCIETYSemester 2 2013-2014

Course Code:COEB 422Course Status:Core for All Engineering ProgrammesLevel:DegreeSemester Taught:3-4Credit:2Co-requisites:

Assessments:Project 20% Seminar(Project Presentation) 30% Talks/Activities Participation 10%Final 40%

Lecturers:Team teaching:Ir Mokhtar Majid, Assoc. Prof. Ir Dr Au Mau Teng, Dr. Ramli Jaya (Coordinator)

Course Description:This course provides an overview of the social dimension of the engineering profession. The course introduces the professional bodies and code of conduct of the engineer. The need for sustainable development, occupational safety and health, legal and ethical issues in engineering practice and intellectual property rights will be discussed. The common societal and cultural issues that crop up in engineering practice will also be covered.

Course Objectives:1. To introduce the professional bodies and code of professional conduct.2. To highlight the need for sustainable development and occupational safety and health in engineering practice.3. To provide an insight in legal and ethical issues, intellectual property rights, common societal and cultural issues in engineering practice.

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Course OutcomesPO1PO2PO3PO4PO5PO6PO7PO8PO9PO10PO11PO12

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1. Able to prefer the professional bodies (BEM & IEM) and the route to become a professional engineer X

2. Able to defend the professional and ethical responsibility based on BEMs Code of Professional Conduct X

3. Able to relate the engineering field with sustainability (environment, social and economic)X

4. Able to interpret legal and ethical, Intellectual Property Rights and common societal and cultural issues in the professional engineering practice

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5. Able to appraise the requirements for occupational safety and health in an engineering work place.X

Course Outcomes:

Course Outline:

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MODULE 1 THE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER

1. Introduction to Engineers & Society1. Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)/ Registration as a Graduate Engineer with BEM1. Institutions of Engineers Malaysia (IEM)1. Route to Professional Engineer (PEng)Basic Training RequirementsMandatory Training: General StructureDocuments to be submitted for PEng ExaminationProfessional Interview / Exam: The ExpectationGraduate Engineer: The Way Forward1. Ethics & Professionalism1. Code of Professional Conducts & Code of Ethics

MODULE 2 THE REALM OF THE ENGINEER

1. Engineering field and sustainability 1. Legal and ethics in engineering practice1. Occupational Safety and Health 1. Intellectual Property Rights

MODULE 3 MOULDING THE ENGINEERS WORLD VIEW

1. Common societal and cultural issues in the professional engineering practiceEngineering/General work place issues: Communication, Teamwork, Leadership, New graduates dilemma1. Talks by invited speakers (2 or 3 industry/experience speaker)

References:

1. Lecture Notes1. Engineering Professionalism and Ethics, 4th Edition, The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia 19991. Introduction to Engineering Ethics, McGraw Hill, 2nd Edition, 2010 ISBN 978-007-126790-81. Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (ACT 514)

What is Program Educational Objectives (PEO)? PEO are objectives that UNITEN graduates should achieve after five (5) years of graduation.

What are Programme Outcomes (PO)? PO are the expected traits that UNITEN students should have upon graduation.

Summary of BEEE/BEPE/BCCE Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)

PEO No.Program Educational Objectives

UNITEN produces EE, EP and CC engineering graduates who:

PEO1Practicing engineers in electrical/computer and communication engineering with the ability to venture into energy related business.

PEO2Hold leadership responsibilities and/or establish their own enterprises.

PEO3Have professional qualifications/certifications in electrical/computer and communication engineering related areas.

PEO4Engages in activities to enhance knowledge in their professional works.

BEPE Programme Outcomes (PO)

PO No.Program Outcomes

Students graduating from the Bachelor of Electrical & Electronics Engineering (BEEE), Bachelor of Electrical Power Engineering (BEPE) and Bachelor of Computer & Communication Engineering (BCCE) programmes will have the ability to:

PO1Apply fundamental knowledge of mathematics, science and electrical/computer and communication engineering principles in solving complex problems

PO2Identify, formulate, analyse and solve complex electrical/computer and communication engineering problems

PO3Design solutions for complex electrical/computer and communication engineering problems that meet specific needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, culture, society, and environment.

PO4Conduct investigations, interpret data and provide conclusions in investigating complex problems related to electrical/computer and communication engineering

PO5Create appropriate techniques, select resources, and apply modern engineering tools to execute complex engineering activities

PO6Apply reasoning in assessing societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice

PO7Demonstrate knowledge of the impact of professional engineering solutions in environmental contexts and the need for sustainable development

PO8Demonstrate commitment to professional and ethical principles

PO9Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities

PO10Function effectively as an individual and in a group with the capacity to be a leader

PO11acknowledge the need for, and be able to engage in life-long learning

PO12Demonstrate knowledge on project management principles and entrepreneurship skills