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: 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.

Time Allocation:

Learning component	Hours
Lectures	7
Tutorials Small Group Discussion	8
Assignments	–
Independent Learning	35

Marks Allocation:

Assessment	Percentage Marks
Small Group Activities / Case Studies / Assignments / Presentation	60
End Semester Examination	40