Ir. Assoc. Prof. Capt(R). Hj. Zulkifli Mat Ariffin Dept. of Civil Engineering School of Science and Engineering Manipal International University
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COURSE INFORMATION INFORMATION Name of Course/Module Engineer & Society : Course Code:
EYB 4502
Department :
CIVIL
Name(s) of Academic Staff Ir. ASSOC. PROF. PROF. CAPT.(R) CAPT.(R) ZULKIFLI ZULKIF LI : Credit Hours : 2 (2+0) Credit Value : Contact hours: 2 Semester and Semester 2 Year 4 Year Year offered: offered:
This course is aimed to ensure students have knowledge on : The professional ethics, The function and role of Professional bodies in Malaysia, The importance of sustainable development. Engineering problem solving Communication and leadership skills.
The course imparts/teaches to the students:
awareness into the careers roles of engineers in the society responsibilities of a practicing engineer professional ethics roles of professional bodies. impact of engineering solutions in a global and social context importance of the need for life-long learning.
At the end of this course students should be able to:
1: Discuss the importance of ethics, including the code of practice for engineers and apply in engineering profession 2: Describe and identify the functions of professional bodies such as Board of Engineers (BEM) and The Institution of Engineers in Malaysia (IEM) and also to identify the role of engineers in the society and roles of Engineering Accreditation Council. (EAC) 3: Demonstrate engineering problem solving skills along with ability to recognize the importance of leadership, communication and project management in organizations. 4: Discuss the social and environmental implications of sustainable development in Malaysia. 5: Demonstrate the proficiency in regulations of occupational safety and health and Malaysian legislation on environment, including Environmental impact assessment (EIA), and environmental quality acts.
Type Summative
Formative
Assessment
Number %Each %Total
Final Examination
1
50
50
Tests
2
15
30
Site Visit
0
0
0
Individual assignment/Quiz
2
10
20
Group Project
-
-
-
Project
-
-
-
Laboratory
-
-
-
Total
100
Attendance The students should adhere to the rules of attendance as stated in the University Academic Regulation:1. Student must attend not less than 80% of lecture hours as required for the subject 2. The student will be prohibited from attending the examination upon failure to comply with the above requirement.
DO ASK questions if you have difficulties but NEVER COPY! Please note PLAGIARISM is a very serious offence
W1
Chapter 1: Introduction to Engineers and Society
Roles and responsibilities of Engineers
Theistic and secular concepts of personal, social and professional ethics Ethics associated with engineering and engineering boards Chapter 1: Introduction to Engineers and Society
W2
Regulation of practice of engineering Codes of conduct of Engineers The impact of Engineering on society Importance of outcome based education (OBE)
What is Engineering ?
There are various definitions on what is engineering and how it relates with the teaching and learning environment.
“Engineering is all around us , so people often take it for granted, like air and water. Ask yourself,what do I touch that is not engineered? Engineering develops and delivers consumer goods, builds the networks of highways , air and rail travel , and the internet , mass produced antibiotics , creates artificial heart valves, builds lasers, and offers such wonders an imaging technology and conveniences like microwave ovens and compact discs. In short, engineers make over quality of life possible”
(William A.Wulf, President of the National Academy of Engineering)
“Engineering is the application of science to the common purpose of life ”
(Count Rumford) “Scientists study the world as it is, engineers create the world that never has been”
(Theodore Von Karman) ENGINEERING:
Engineering is the professional art of applying science to the optimum conversion of the resources of nature to benefit man. The words engineer and ingenious are derived from the same Latin root
From all these definitions, engineering contents can be further broken down into numerous details:
Engineering is an art Aesthetics as well as function found in the Great Wall of China, Pyramid and other wonder of the world is trully an engineering genius in the form of art. Engineering is an approximation The mathematics of engineering system are often used to solve “Engineering problems are under-defined , there are many solutions, good, bad and indifferent. The art is to arrive at a good solution.” Engineering is measurement, estimation, forecast and projection River flow, noise and vibration from transport system, earthquake, traffic volume, pollution and others.
engineering
contents ~ cont’d
Engineering is about modeling and simulation Validation and verification of an analysis can be tested through modelling and computer simulation. Engineering is a communication, technical report writing and presentation Making presentations, producing technical manuals, co-ordinating team of large scale project are all fundamental to engineering practice
Engineering is finance Design, construction, operations, repair and maintenance costs, hiring, chartering and others determine the viability of the intended projects. Engineering is an invention and design processes New devices, material selection and viable processes are developed by engineers to meet the requirement that existing technology do not address. Engineers identify and apply the most suitable system to solve engineering related problems using appropriate decision making tools
Who is an Engineer?
The following are some of the definitions on who is an engineer. Engineer is; i. A person who were trained in the design, construction, and use of engines or machines, or in any of various branches of engineering: a mechanical engineer, civil engineer, electrical engineer, chemical engineer, etc. ii. A person who operates or is in charge of a power plant system in term of operation, repair and maintenance. iii. A consultant in their respective area of expertise iv. A skillful manager who manages the implementation of the engineering related decision making processes. v. Etc
What is an Engineer? Someone who uses Engineering Problem Solving techniques to Develop and Improve…
Consumer Products
Drugs (the good kind)
Factory Processes
Buildings and Bridges
Computer programs
Electronics
Why U want to be an engineer?
Why I want to be an engineer? I love making stuff that will help people I enjoy solving problems I enjoy traveling I enjoy meeting and socializing with people A secure future
Should I become an Engineer?
Do you enjoy science and math?
Do you have perseverance?
Are you creative?
Are you curious?
Do you wonder why things are the way they are?
Do you like to think of ways to improve things?
Types of Engineers Aerospace Agricultural Architectural Automotive Biological Ceramic Chemical Civil Computer Science Electrical Environmental
Geological Marine Mechanical Materials Mining Nuclear Ocean Petroleum Systems Textile Transportation
Biological Engineering Understanding Biological Systems- Designing Medical Devices
Biological engineers or bioengineers are engineers who use the principles of biology and the tools of engineering to create usable, tangible, economically viable products.
Chemical Engineering Design Products and Processes a chemical engineer is a professional, who is equipped with the knowledge of chemical engineering, works principally in the chemical industry to convert basic raw materials into a variety of products, and deals with the design and operation of plants and equipment.
Civil Engineering Design Buildings, Bridges, Roads, and other kinds of Infrastructure Civil engineering is a professionalengineering discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including works like roads, bridges, canals, dams, and buildings.
Computer Engineering Hardware, Software andComputer Programs Computer engineering is a discipline that integrates several fields of electrical engineering and computer science required to develop computer hardware and software.
Without Civil Engineer
Without Computer Engineer
Electrical Engineering Electrical engineering is a field of engineering that generally deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism An electrical engineer is someone who designs and develops new electrical equipment, solves problems and tests equipment. They work with all kinds of electronic devices
Mechanical Engineering Mechanical engineering is the discipline that applies the principles of engineering, physics, and materials science for the design, analysis, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems.
Benefits for being Professional Engineers • • • • • • • • • • •
Job satisfaction Variety of career opportunities (Flexible Job Opportunities Challenging work (You Don’t Get Bored) Intellectual development Benefit society Financial Security (Good Pay and Benefits ) Prestige Professional environment Technological and scientific discovery Creative Thinking Help to humankind
Training and advancement programmes
In most cases to fill management positions, employers seek engineers who possess administrative and communications skills in addition to their technical knowhow. Engineers who prefer to manage in technical areas should get a Master degree in engineering management, while those interested in non-technical management should get an MBA.
Engineering Problem Solving How Engineers approach to a problem?
Problem Type: What is the underlying mechanism/theory?
Use: Scientific Method
Define the Problem Research what’s been done before Lots of thinking Form a hypothesis (testable prediction) Test Hypothesis (actual experiment) Analyze Data (could be more involved that you would expect) Form Conclusions Take appropriate actions based on conclusions
Engineering Problem Solving How to Engineers approach a problem? Problem Type: I want to build something amazing! Use: Design Process
Define the Problem Research what’s been done before Lots of thinking Create Criteria May be known May use scientific method to determine Design Product Computer simulations Optimization Improve it! Build a prototype Lets customers know what they are getting
