Engineers and Society

Subject Code: EGE 3103

CO-LECTURERS: IR. PROF. DR. JEFFREY CHIANG FIEM / MS. LIM LEE
FONG MIEM / IR. YUE KAM FATT / IR. MOHAMMED IKHMIL
Brief profile of Co-Lecturer, Ir. Prof. Dr.
Jeffrey Chiang FIEM
Structural engineer, ARUP Jururunding Sdn Bhd KL
Senior Lecturer, SIT (Klang Campus)
Lecturer in Civil Engineering, Monash University Sunway Campus
Associate Professor, UTAR, KL Campus
Professor & Head of Civil Engineering, INTI International University Nilai Campus
Currently, Professor & Dean of Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment, SEGi University KD Campus

Former Chair, IEM Technical Committee Earthquake Design

Former Chair, IEM Technical Committee Wind Load Design
Former Chair, IEM Technical Division of Civil & Structural Engineering
Former IEM Honorary Secretary and IEM Honorary Treasurer
Currently, IEM Vice-President
Profile of Ms. Lim Lee Fong MIEM
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Chemical Engineering (Universiti Teknologi Petronas)
Master of Science in Bio-Chemical Engineering (University of Birmingham, UK)
Registered Professional Engineer in Chemical, Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) pending
Corporate Member, The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM)
 Course details
Subject Name Engineers and Society

Subject Code EGE 3103

Pre-requisite Nil

Semester / Year Year 3 Semester 1

Credit Hours 3
Course Objectives
To have a wider perspective of society, emphasizing the role of the professional engineer.
To understand the key economic and technology issues that affect the promotion and
improvement of industrial activity in Malaysia.
To support the development of skills, knowledge and qualities which are important as a
professional engineer in Malaysia and the global marketplace.
To have knowledge in the obligations, roles and professional conduct of an engineer stipulated
by the professional body in a modern society.
To have a basic awareness of the legal, environmental and socio-economic factors (economics,
ethics, etc.) which have a significant impact on society.
Programme Objectives
Programme Objectives: We aim to produce graduates who:
1. Are employable in the global engineering industry and other related fields of the built
environment.
2. Pursues post-graduate qualifications to satisfy a passion for research and life-long
learning.
3. Participates in continuous professional improvement leading to professional licensure.
Programme Outcomes
Programme Learning Outcomes:
As a graduates, you are able to demonstrate the following:
1. Engineering Knowledge Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering
fundamentals and an engineering specialisation to the solution of complex engineering
problems.
2. Problem Analysis Identify and analyse complex engineering problems, research literature
and formulate substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural
sciences and engineering sciences.
3. Design/Development of Solutions Design solutions for complex engineering problems and
design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate
consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental
considerations.
4. Investigation Conduct investigation into complex problems using research based knowledge
and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data,
and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions.
Programme Outcomes (contd)
5. Modern Tool Usage Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and
modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to complex
engineering activities, with an understanding of the limitations.
6. The Engineer and Society Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess
societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant
to professional engineering practice.
7. Environment and Sustainability Understand the impact of professional engineering
solutions in societal and environmental contexts and demonstrate knowledge of and a need
for sustainable development.
8. Ethics Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and
norms of engineering practice.
Programme Outcomes (contd)
9. Communication Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the
engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and
write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give
and receive clear instructions.
10. Individual and Team Work Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader
in diverse teams and in multi-disciplinary settings.
11. Life-long Learning Recognise the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage
in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.
12. Project Management and Finance Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of
engineering and management principles and apply these to ones own work, as a member
and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this module, students are expected to:
o Appreciate the impact of regulation in industry.
o Recognise and appreciate the socio-economic and basic technological issues relating to the
local industry.
o Recognise the impact of technology on the society, economy, and the politics globally.
o Appreciate the responsibilities of environmental protection and the duties of securing health
and safety in the workplace.
o Characterise and analyse the ethical issues and rules of conduct for the profession associated
with contemporary issues.
Expectation of lecturers in students
Be serious in their study.
Be punctual in all situations, ie. attend classes and to submit all assignments on time
Commit to work hard and to produce good quality work output.
Work well individually.
Work well with fellow group members in group work.
Interact with lecturer in class.
Ask questions in class when in doubt.
Dont delay resolution of all unsolved problems.
Improve themselves, especially in areas of known weaknesses.
Expectation of students in lecturers
Be serious in their teaching.
Be punctual in all situations, ie. coming in to class and to return assignments.
Commit to work hard with / for the students.
Able to give guidance to students on individual basis, if needed.
Able to guide students in their group work.
Interact with students in class.
Address all questions posed in and out of class by students.
Dont delay resolution of all unsolved problems, raised by students. Guess who is the professor here?

Improve themselves, especially in areas of known weaknesses.

Subject matter: Time, Date of classes: Venue: Lecturer/s:

INTRODUCTORY LECTURE 5 Sept 2017 (Tue), (Venue: L1.13) Ir. Prof. Dr. Jeffrey Chiang
Course details, objectives, outcomes 10am-12pm Total: 2 h / Ms. Lim Lee Fong
Expectations of lecturer and students
History of engineering development in Malaysia a
pictorial presentation
Introduction of Chemical Engineering as a career path
to engineering students
EMPLOYMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY 5 Sept 2017 (Tue), (Venue: L1.13) Ms. Lim Lee Fong
Engineers duties for :- 10am-12pm Total: 2 h
Securing the health, safety and welfare of persons at
work
Protecting others against risks to health or safety in
connection with the activities of persons at work
Engineers duties for :- 7 Sept 2017 (Thu), (Venue: L1.13) Ms. Lim Lee Fong
Controlling the keeping and use and preventing the 10am-12pm Total: 2 h
unlawful acquisition, possession and use of dangerous
substances
Controlling certain emissions into the atmosphere
Give out Assignment 1

Engineers duties for :- 7 Sept 2017 (Thu), (Venue: L1.13) Ms. Lim Lee Fong
Environmental management intellectual property 10am-12pm Total: 2 h
Design liability
Subject matter: Time, Date of classes: Venue: Lecturer/s:

Consumer law 12 Sept 2017 (Tue), (Venue: L1.13) Ms. Lim Lee Fong
10am-12pm Total: 2 h

Toxic materials and industrial diseases

Industrial accidents, causes and prevention 12 Sept 2017 (Thu), (Venue: L1.13) Ms. Lim Lee Fong
10am-12pm Total: 2 h

Safeguarding of machinery

Fire precautions

ENGINEER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP 14 Sept 2017 (Tue), (Venue: L1.13) Ms. Lim Lee Fong
Interrelation between Engineering and 10am-12pm Total: 2 h
Entrepreneurship
Submit Assignment 1
Entrepreneurship and Corporate Entrepreneurship 14 Sept 2017 (Thu), (Venue: L1.13) Ms. Lim Lee Fong
10am-12pm Total: 2 h
Subject matter: Time, Date of classes: Venue: Lecturer/s:

Engineers and Entrepreneurs 19 Sept 2017 (Tue), (Venue: L1.13) Ms. Lim Lee Fong
10am-12pm Total: 2 h
Skills to be acquired by an engineer to be a successful 19 Sept 2017 (Tue), (Venue: L1.13) Ms. Lim Lee Fong
Entrepreneur 10am-12pm Total: 2 h
INTRODUCTION TO LOCAL INDUSTRY 21 Sept 2017 (Thu), (Venue: L1.13) Ir. Prof. Dr. Jeffrey Chiang
Overview of engineering and IT industries in Malaysia 10am-12pm Total: 2 h
The interaction and link of local industry with other
newly industrialized countries
Current socio-economic issues in local industry, and its
impact on engineering and manufacturing technology

TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & SOCIETY 26 Sept 2017 (Tue), (Venue: L1.13) Ir. Prof. Dr. Jeffrey Chiang
Overview and analysis of the economic, political and 10am-12pm Total: 2 h
social structure in Malaysia and in relation to
engineering activities
The role and obligation of an engineer towards society 28 Sept 2017 (Thu) (Venue: L1.13) Ir. Prof. Dr. Jeffrey Chiang
10am-12pm Total: 2 h
History of technology and impact on society 3 Oct 2017 (Tue) (Venue: L1.13) Ir. Prof. Dr. Jeffrey Chiang
Give out Assignment 2 10am-12pm Total: 2 h
The social responsibility of engineers & professional 5 Oct 2017 (Thu), 10am- (Venue: L1.13) Ir. Prof. Dr. Jeffrey Chiang
code of conduct 12pm Total: 2 h
Subject matter: Time, Date of classes: Venue: Lecturer/s:
The status of engineers and their contribution to wealth 10 Oct 2017 (Tue), 10am- (Venue: L1.13) Ir. Prof. Dr. Jeffrey Chiang
generation 12pm Total: 2 h /Guest lecturer: Dr.
Business & entrepreneurship acumen for engineers Stanley Yap
Regulations, law & statute law in Malaysia 12 Oct 2017 (Thu), (Venue: L1.13) Ir. Prof. Dr. Jeffrey Chiang
Research and report writing skills for engineers 10am-12pm Total: 2 h /Guest lecturer: Dr.
Mahadevan
Block week academic break for Deepavali 17 and 19 Oct 2017 No class Nil
Mid-term test 24 Oct 2017 (Tue), 10am- Venue: L1.13 & R2.7 ALL
12pm
ETHICS IN PRACTICE 26 Oct 2017 (Thu), (Venue: L1.13) Ir. Prof. Dr. Jeffrey Chiang
Global ethical issues for engineers 10am-12pm Total: 2 h
Submit Assignment 2 / Lecturers evaluation
Professional ethics are important to engineers 31 Oct 2017 (Tue), 10am- (Venue: L1.13) Ir. Prof. Dr. Jeffrey Chiang
Oral Q&A session by students 12pm Total: 2 h
Offering and acceptance of illegal advantages 2 Nov 2017 (Thu), 10am- (Venue: L1.13) Ir. Prof. Dr. Jeffrey Chiang
12pm Total: 2 h
Preservation of confidential information 7 Nov 2017 (Tue), 10am- (Venue: L1.13) Ir. Prof. Dr. Jeffrey Chiang
12pm Total: 2 h
Avoid conflicts of interest 9 Nov 2017 (Thu), 10am- (Venue: L1.13) Ir. Prof. Dr. Jeffrey Chiang
12pm Total: 2 h
Feedback to Mid-term test results 14 Nov 2017 (Tue), (Venue: L1.13) Ir. Prof. Dr. Jeffrey Chiang
Review past examination questions 10am-12pm Total: 2 h
Further review of past examination questions 16 Nov 2017 (Thu), (Venue: L1.13) Ir. Prof. Dr. Jeffrey Chiang
10am-12pm Total: 2 h
Visit to IEM in 2016:
EGE3103 students & speakers
Assessment of submitted work
Assignment 1 and 2 : 8% each x 2 = 16%
Oral skills (tested from Assignment 2 only) : 4%
Mid-term test : 20%
Total coursework : 40%
Final examination : 60%
Total assessment : 100%
References
1. Guidelines for Code of Professional Conduct, Circular No. 3 / 2005, Board of Engineers
Malaysia (BEM).
2. Fleddermann, Charles B. (2008), Engineering Ethics, 3rd Edition, Pearson Prentice-Hall.
3. Morse, Lucy C. & Babcock, Dan L. (2007), Managing Engineering and Technology, Pearson.
4. Volery T, & Schapper M. (2007), Entrepreneurship and Small Business, 2nd Pacific Rim Edition,
John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd.
5. Goetsch, David L. (2008), Occupational Safety and Health for Technologists, Engineers and
Managers, Pearson International Edition.
This course is meant to inspire students
to become future captains of industry, to be a truly ethical and professional engineer.
The iconic Bill Gates likes to joke
He teases students of engineers on how to manage time and handle emergencies