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
- Describe the concept of morality.
- Explain importance of ethical conduct as a student and as an engineer.
- Reflect concept of ethical practice in sustainable development.
Course Content
- Ethics and Morality: Ethics and Morality: Concept of morality; personal morality; common morality; core values.
- Academic Integrity as Students: Using information; citation and acknowledgement; plagiarism; impersonation
- Professional Ethics: Engineers in the organization; ethics at the workplace; introduction to IESL code of ethics.
| 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 |