UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA PERLIS

Teaching Plan

Pusat Pengajian/Pusat/ Institut : Fakulti Teknologi Kejuruteraan

(1) Kod Kursus/ Course Code: PTT 444

(2) Tajuk Kursus/ Course Title: Juruteknologi dalam Masyarakat/ Technologist in Society
(3) Nilai Unit/ Number of Unit: Tiga(3)/ Three(3)

(4) Jenis Kursus/ Course Type: Teras/ Core

(5) Prasyarat/ Prerequisite: Tiada/ Nil

(6) Sinopsis Kursus/ Course Synopsis

This course aims to explain the main concepts in engineering and technology ethics, risk
management and occupational safety and health as well as to expose the students to basic of
law in the engineering and technology context. The course presents the introductory nature to
enable technologists to appreciate factors that have to be taken into account in decision-
making. Examine and assess issues and challenges faced by technologists relating to engineering
and technology ethics, risk management and to understand the legal requirements related
engineering and technology field.

(8) Pendekatan pembelajaran/ Learning approach:

i. Kuliah/Lecture = 42 jam/hour

Kredit/Credit = 3.07 kredit/credit (from SLT calculation)

 (9) Panduan Rancangan Mengajar/Teaching Plan Guide:

Mod Tahap
Minggu
Penyampai- Kompleksiti/ Possible
/Study Kandungan Kursus/ Course Content
an/ Delivery Level of Assesments
Week
Mode Complexity
Engineering Ethics Quiz,
Discuss on engineering and technology C2: Assignment,
profession Lecture; Comprehen- Presentation,
1
Discussion, sion Mid-Term
(3 hours) Questioning A3: Valuing Examination,
Final exam.
Engineering Ethics
Quiz,
Demonstrate engineering and technology
Assignment,
ethic codes and examine the rules of practice Lecture; C4: Analysis
Presentation,
2-3 of technologist Discussion, A3: Valuing
Mid-Term
Questioning
Examination,
(6 hours)
Final exam.
Engineering Ethics
Discuss on ethics in engineering and Quiz,
technology profession and propose the Assignment,
Lecture;
4 responsibilities of a prefessional technologist C5: Synthesis Presentation,
Discussion,
A4: Organizing Mid-Term
Questioning
(3 hours) Examination,
Final exam.

Engineering Ethics Quiz,

Assess technologist in the era of globalization Lecture; Assignment,
the roles of professional bodies and discuss on Discussion, C6: Evaluate Presentation,
5 sustainability in engineering and technology Questioning A4: Organizing Mid-Term
Examination,
(3 hours) Final exam.

Risk Management and Safety Quiz,

Identify the types of hazards and interpret the Lecture; Assignment,
function controlling the risks. Develop the Discussion, C5: Synthesis Presentation,
6-7 methods of monitoring and reviewing the risks Questioning A4: Organizing Mid-Term
measures Examination,
(6 hours) Final exam.

8 CUTI PERTENGAHAN SEMESTER / MID SEMESTER BREAK

Risk Management and Safety Quiz,
Assess on Hazard Identification, Risk Lecture; Assignment,
Assessment and Risk Control (HIRARC) and Discussion, C6: Evaluate Presentation,
9-10 discuss on Occupational Safety and Health Questioning A4: Organizing Mid-Term
Administration (OSHA) Examination,
(6 hours) Final exam.

Introduction to Law Quiz,

Examine on Law and Government, Malaysian Lecture; Assignment,
Legal System, Malaysian Judicial Structure, and Discussion, C4: Analysis Presentation,
11
Liability under the Law. Questioning A3: Valuing Mid-Term
(3 hours) Examination,
Final exam.
12 Introduction to Law Quiz,
 Examine formation of contract: offer and Lecture; Assignment,
acceptance, terms of contract: avoidance of Discussion, Presentation,
contract, representation, illegality, discharge of Questioning C4: Analysis Mid-Term
contract: breach of contract and remedies. A3: Valuing Examination,
Assess on Contact Act, 1950 (Act136)(Revised Final exam.
1974), Civil Law Act.
(3 hours)

Tort Quiz,
Evaluate on liabilities in tort, negligence, Lecture; Assignment,
trespass, breach of statutory duty Discussion, C6: Evaluate Presentation,
13 Questioning A4: Organizing Mid-Term
(3 hours) Examination,
Final exam.

Intellectual Property Law Quiz,

Discuss and appraise on copyright and Lecture; Assignment,
infringement of copyright, trade marks, Discussion, C6: Evaluate Presentation,
protection of trade marks and passing-off, Questioning A4: Organizing Mid-Term
14-15 patents, industrial design, ownership and Examination,
protection of patents and future of intellectual Final exam.
property law
(6 hours)

16 MINGGU ULANGKAJI / REVISION WEEK

17-19 PEPERIKSAAN AKHIR SEMESTER / FINAL EXAMINATION

(12) Sumbangan penilaian/ Evaluation contribution:

(i) Peperiksaan/ Examination:

 Mid Term Examinations = 20% (MTE1 and MTE2)

 Final Examination = 40% (compulsory and choice)

(ii) Penilaian Berterusan/ Continual Assessment:

 Quizzes = 10% (3 quizes)

 Assignments/Group Presentations = 30% (3 assignments)

(13) Senarai rujukan/ List of references (Dahulukan dengan rujukan yang utama/ list main
texts/references first) :

i. Van De Poel, I and Royakkers, L. (2011) Ethics, Technology, and Engineering: An Introduction,
Wiley-Blackwell
ii. Winston, M.E., and Edelbach, R.D (2008) Society, Ethics and Technology, Fourth Edition,
Cengage Learning
iii. Harrington, J.L. (2008) Technology And Society, Jones & Bartlett Learning
iv. Lee Mei Peng, Detta, I.J. (2005) General Principles of Malaysian Law, Fifth Edition, Oxforf
Fajar.
v. Martin, M. and Schinzinger, R. (2004). Ethics in Engineering, McGraw-Hill.
vi. Fleddermann, C.B. (2011) Engineering Ethics, 4th Edition, Prentice Hall
vii. Alcorn, P. A. (2001). Practical Ethics for a Technological World. Upper Saddle River, NJ:
Prentice Hall.