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Course
Pro-forma
Faculty Course
Code
KXEX2165
Title
Moral and Ethics in Engineering Profession
Pre-requisite
None
Student Learning Time (SLT)
80 hours
Credit
2
Learning Outcomes
1.
Learn the implications of moral and ethics in engineering
works
2.
Understand the basis of moral & ethics behind the
promulgation of codes of ethics(COE) which are adopted by
professional engineering bodies
3.
Recognise the practical needs of COE to regulate engineering
practices
4.
Understand COE of various organisation such as Institution
of Engineers , Malaysia(IEM) and National Society of
Professional Engineers(NSPE,USA) and the importance of
Registration of Engineers Act
5.
Realise the implication of moral & ethics for engineers
behaviour through presentation of case studies
6.
Assess between good and bad course of actions when facing
with corporate decision which need to be made in their
organisation
Synopsis
Introduction to engineering profession and implication of
engineering career. Moral, religious and ethical theories ¤t
Codes of Ethics. Responsibilities and right of Engineers and
implication of public welfare and loyalty to employer.
Environmental ethics, risks, liability and law. Roles of Engineers
on sustainable development and globalisation
Assessment
100 % Continuous Assessments
References
Fleddermann,C.B. Engineering Ethics, 1999, Prentice Hall,N.J
Soft Skills
Communication Skills (CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4)
Teamwork Skills (TS1, TS2)
Professional Ethics and Moral (EM1, EM2, EM3)
Leadership Skills (LS1, LS2)