1.

Name of Course/Module
UNDERSTANDING ENGINEERING

2.

Course Code
EE2100

3.

Name(s) of academic staf

Dr. R. Logeswaran

4.

Rationale for the inclusion of the course in the programme

This course provides an overview of the engineering field. In addition,
students will be able to develop essential knowledge and study skills that
will help them perform well as a tertiary student. The course will also
help integrate students into the university environment by instilling in
them a sense of belonging to the school that they belong to as well as the
institution as a whole.
Finally, the course hopes to initiate the
development of soft skills such as team work, communication and
organisation skills.

5.

Semester and Year ofered

One / Year ONE

6.

7.

Total
Face to Face
Student
Learning
Time (SLT)
L = Lecture L
T
P
O
T = Tutorial 28
28
P=
Practical
O= Others
Credit Value
3 credit hours

8.

Prerequisite (if any)

None

Total Guided and Independent

Learning

Guided: 56 hours
Independent Learning: 64 hours
Total: 120 hours

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Objective(s)
The main objectives of this course are:
To provide students with basic information and knowledge on the
engineering field and profession.
To inculcate basic skills required in the effective study of
engineering.
To understand the engineering codes of conduct.

10.

Learning outcomes
After the successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Define the engineering profession and various engineering fields.
2. Explain the roles and responsibilities of an engineer and enumerate
the professional bodies.
3. Demonstrate general knowledge and skills of the engineering
profession.

11.

4. Explain the codes of conduct in engineering field and describe the

growing areas of the field.
Transferable Skills
Transferable Skills developed through content-related lectures, tutorial
and practical work, continuous assessments as well as exam papers are
as follows:

12.

Transferable Skills
Taught
Practised
Self-Management

Learning

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Information Technology

Teaching-learning and assessment strategy

Assessed

Students will be given the opportunity to attend lectures, which will

include an overview of what is the scope of engineering and the role
played by an engineer in the society. Other embedded assessments such
as report writing, group discussion etc. would also be conducted.

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Synopsis
EE2100 introduces the scope of engineering, engineering measurements,
engineering ethics, communication skills, corporate social responsibility
and sustainable development. It is for students with less prior exposure to
engineering field. The course emphasises brainstorming session and
effective presentation techniques. This course is intended for students
interested in learning more about the engineering profession.

14.

Mode of Delivery:
Lectures and talks / industrial visits

15.

Assessment Methods and Type

Assessment of learning are based on a variety of information sources:
Assessment Methods
100 % Course
work

Individual Assignment
30%
Group Activities
30%
Presentation & Report
40%

Assessment
Type
Subjective
type
assignment
work.

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Mapping of the course to the Programme Aims

EE2100 will help students achieve the programme educational objective,
in particular the following:
PA1 - Produce technicians with professional attitudes and responsible
towards society and environment.
PA2 - Produce graduates who could work in team and who have ability to
adapt to the working environment
PA3 - Produce technicians with knowledge and skills in the field of
electrical, mechanical and mechatronics engineering and able to
pursue further studies

Course Learning Outcomes

Programme
Aims
PA1 PA2 PA3

1. Define the engineering profession and various

engineering fields.
Explain the roles and responsibilities of an
engineer and enumerate the professional
bodies.
3. Demonstrate general knowledge and skills of
the engineering profession.
2.

4. Explain the codes of conduct in engineering

field and describe the growing areas of the
field.

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Mapping of the course to the Programme Learning Outcomes

This course helps to fulfil the programme learning outcomes, in particular
the following:
PO1 - Able to apply mathematical and scientific knowledge in resolving
engineering problems;
PO2 Acquire technical competence in the respective engineering
discipline;
PO3 Able to carry out experiments and perform data analysis;
PO4 Able to communicate effectively with engineers, other
professionals and community at large;
PO5 Able to work effectively as an individual and participate in
group activities;
PO6 Recognize the importance of continuous learning, and
acquiring the capacity to do so;

Course Learning Outcomes

Programme Learning Outcomes

PO1 PO PO3 PO4 PO5 PO
2
6

1. Define

the
engineering
profession
and
various
engineering fields.

Explain
the
roles
and
responsibilities
of
an
engineer and enumerate
the professional bodies.
3. Demonstrate general
knowledge and skills of the
engineering profession.

2.

4. Explain the codes of

conduct in engineering field
and describe the growing
areas of the field.

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Content outline of the course/module and the SLT per topic

Wee
k

Topic

3-4

Engineers in Society
- What is Engineering?
- Introduction to various disciplines in
Engineering
- Automotive Engineering
- Electrical and Electronics
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering, etc.
- What is the role of an Engineer in
Society?
- What are the cutting edge technologies
in modern Engineering?
Diving into the Roots of Engineering
- History and Past Developments in
Engineering
- Main influences in the field
- Future Developments
Communication Skills for Engineers
- Resume writing
- Project proposals and progress reports

5-6

7-8

Tot

SLT Hours
T
P/
IL
O
4
4

12

24

Technical reports
Executive summaries
Letters, memos, minutes of meeting
and emails
Creating an effective power point
Presenting techniques
Brainstorming and concept
development
Meetings and decision making

12

9-11

Engineering Ethics and sustainability

development
- Introduction to engineering ethics
- NSPE code of ethics for engineers
- ABET code of ethics for engineers
- Gray areas in the ethics code
- Making ethical decisions in unusual
situations
- Intellectual property and patent rights
- Approaches to implementing CSR
- Drivers of ongoing commitment
- Corporate identity and ethics
- CSR and accountability
- Partnering with stakeholders
- Leadership capabilities and
competencies
- Organizational challenges and
limitations
- Resource conservation (Reduce, Reuse
and Recycle)

24

12

Industrial Visit

24

24

1314

Visiting various engineering industries

Report writing on the visit
Presentation on the visit

Brainstorming Activities
-

Self Discovery
Career Path
Debates

Total SLT

120

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20.

Main references supporting the course

o

Oakes, W.C. and Leone, L.L. (2011). Engineering Your Future:

A Comprehensive Introduction to Engineering, 6th ed., Great
Lakes Press.

Logeswaran, R., Azhar, H., Nai, P.K. and Kheng, S.H. (2006).
Engineers in Society, 2nd ed., McGraw-Hill : Malaysia.

Additional references supporting the course

o

Moaveni, S. (2011). Engineering Fundamentals: An

Introduction to Engineering, 4th ed., Cengage Learning Inc.

Pond, R.J. and Rankinen, J.L. (2009). Introduction to

Engineering Technology, 7th ed., Prentice Hall.

Other additional information

Last revised: April 2013