Engineering Ethics – MA210

Credits 1
Pre-requisites – None
Compulsory / Optional - Compulsory for the Department of Mechanical Engineering/Optional for Other Departments
Aim(s)
To provide knowledge for engineering undergraduates to conduct themselves ethically.
Intended Learning Outcomes
  1. Describe the concept of morality.
  2. Explain importance of ethical conduct as a student and as an engineer.
  3. Reflect concept of ethical practice in sustainable development.
Course Content
  1. Ethics and Morality:  Concept of morality; personal morality; common morality; core values.
  2. Academic Integrity as Students:  Using information; citation and acknowledgement; plagiarism; impersonation.
  3. Professional Ethics:  Engineers in the organization; ethics at the workplace; introduction to IESL code of ethics.
  4. Ethics and Sustainability:  Sustainable engineering; global and cultural considerations.


Time Allocation
Hours
Lectures
7
Tutorials Small Group Discussion
8
Assessment
Percentage Marks
Small Group Activities / Case Studies / Assignments/ Presentation
60
End Semester Examination
40