SKEE 4012 - Professional Engineering Practice
Objective
To introduce and expose students to the concepts, theories and issues
in the practice of professional engineer.
Synopsis
This course introduces and exposes students to
the concepts, theories and the practice of Professional Engineer.
It highlights to the students profession of engineering, relevant acts and
regulations, engineering code of ethics, engineers’ roles and responsibilities,
engineering ethics, impact of the work of engineer on society, and knowledge
and the needs for sustainable development. In terms of accreditation and
internationalization of engineers, elements of EAC and Washington Accord are discussed. Based
on this knowledge, the students will analyse real
engineering issues and cases, both individually and in groups.
Course outcomes:
At the end of the course the students should be able to:
CO1 Relate
the requirements and impact of laws of acts, regulations, standards, and
engineering ethics.
CO2 Examine
engineering cases and ethical issues.
CO3 Analyze
law requirements and principles of ethics to real issues.
CO4 Construct
group project, acquire data and solve a more advanced situation of ethical
issues in engineering practice.
CO5 Work
in a team and communicate effectively
Program
Outcomes: See Attachment 2 (Page 5)
Mapping of CO to
PO1-P10, emphasis and assessment method
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CO4
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CO5
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1 = strong emphasis, 2 =
medium emphasis, 3 = low emphasis
a = examinations, tests, quizzes; b = assignment, report; c =
discussion, presentation, laboratory, seminar; d = thesis
Evaluation
Participation (Attendance-5%, Contribution-10%) 15%
Presentation 10%
Report writing (Assignment 1 - 5%) 20%
(Seminar Summary - 5%)
(Assignment 2 - 10%)
Final exams 50%
Students Learning
Time
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Teaching and
Learning Activities
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SLT
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Face to face learning
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1
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Lecture (2 hrs x 14 weeks)
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28
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Independent study
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2
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Student self study (2 hrs x 14 )
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28
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3
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Assignment (3 x 5 hrs)
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15
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4
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Preparation for continuous assessments (0.5 x 14)
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7
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Formal assessment
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5
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Test
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0
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6
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Final exam
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2
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Total SLT
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80
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CONTENTS
Week 1 – 2: INTRODUCTION (Lecture and discussion – 3 hours)
Background of
Engineering
Engineering as a Profession
Registered Engineer, Professional Engineer and
Competent Engineer
Week 2 – 6: ACT, REGULATIONS, AND
ENGINEERING STANDARD
Lecture
– 4 hrs, Presentation – 4 hrs
(8 hours)
Overview
of Malaysian Law
Registration
of Engineer act 1967 and the Regulation 1990
Contract
and Contract Act 1950 (Revised 1974)
Electricity
Supply act 1990 and the Amendment Act 2001 and the Regulations
Occupational
safety and Health Act 1994 (Act 514) and the Regulations
Malaysia
Engineering Standard & SIRIM
British
Standards and other foreign standards
Week 6 –
14: ENGINEERING Ethics
Lecture - 3 hrs, Presentation - 14 hrs (17 hours)
Overview and introduction to
engineering ethics
Professionalism and Codes of Engineering
Ethics
Understanding ethical problems
Ethical
problem-solving Techniques
Risk, Safety and Accidents
The rights and responsibilities of
engineers
Ethical
issues in engineering practice
Industrial Seminar: Boost Up Talent &
Leadership Training Workshop by Pro-Q UTM (Date is TBA)
Textbook:
1. Charles B. Fleddermann. (2012).
Engineering Ethics. Pearson Prentice Hall 4th Ed.
References:
1. Mike W. Martin
and Roland Schinzinger. (2005). Ethics in Engineering. McGraw Hill.
2. R.
Logeswaran, Hairul Azhar, Pau Kiu Nai and Sim Hock Kheng. (2006). Engineers in Society. McGraw Hill. 2nd
Ed.
3. Registration of Engineers Act 1967 and Registration of Engineer and Regulations
1990.
4. Electricity
Supply Act 1990 and Subsidiary Legislations
5. Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994.
6. Contract Act 1950 (Revised 1974).
