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COURSE PRO FORMA

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. Recognize the practical needs of COE to regulate engineering
practices
4. Understand COE of various organization such as Institution of
Engineers, Malaysia (IEM) and National Society of Professional
Engineers (NSPE, USA) and the importance of Registration of
Engineers Act
5. Realize the implication of moral & ethics for engineers behavior
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
organization

Synopsis Introduction to engineering profession and implication of engineering career.
Moral, religious and ethical theories & current 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 globalization
Assessment 100% Continuous Assessments

References Fleddermann, C. B. Engineering Ethics, 1999, Prentice Hall, N.J

Soft skills Communication Skills (CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4)
Team work Skills (TS1,TS2)
Professional Ethics and Moral (EM1, EM2, EM3)
Leadership Skills (LS1, LS2)