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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING

PROFESSION

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Ghazirah Mustapha

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Content

1.1 Engineering As a Profession

1.2 Engineering Disciplines

1.3 Engineering Functions

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End of session, student should be able answer :-

1. What is engineering?2. Who is an engineer?3. What engineers do ?4. Difference between engineer & scientist

Objectives

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What is Engineering?

A profession in which knowledge of themathematical and physical sciencesgained by study, experience and practice is

applied with judgment to develop ways toutilize economics, materials and forces ofnature for the progressive well being ofhuman kind.

Engineers Council for Professional Development

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Who is an ENGINEER?

An Engineer is a person who possesses this

knowledge of mathematics and naturalsciences, through the principles of analysis and

design, applies this knowledge to the solutionproblems and development of devices,processes, structure and systems for the benefitof all human.

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Engineering Job

Engineering is an exciting profession!

Work in a team to solve challenging problem tomake: (Team work)

Life safer

Life easier

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1.1 Engineering As a Profession

Engineers must describe competence in :

1. Teamwork2. Communication3. Planning4. Analysis & judgment5. Continuous learning

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Technology Team

Scientist/Researcher

Engineer

Technologist & Technician

Skilled Tradespersons

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Scientist

Seeks to understand more about natural

phenomena

Increased knowledge of nature

Discover new knowledge / theories

Conduct research in a systematic manner

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Engineer

Apply knowledge

solve problem

development

benefit to humankind

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Technologist & Technician

Converts the ideas of scientist and engineers

into tangible results

e.g : Drafting, estimating, troubleshooting and

etc.

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Skilled/ Craft Person

A person that possesses the skill necessary to

produce part specified by engineers,technologists and technicians.

e.g : Machinist,plumber,electrician and etc

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Mechanical Engineering

Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Computer Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

1.2 Engineering Disciplines

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The function of engineers and engineering assistants :

Research

Development

Design

Production & testing

Construction

Operations

Sales

Management

Consulting

Teaching

1.3 Engineering Functions

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1.4 Engineering Training & Academic Requirement

6%

15%

3%

26%16%

13%

13%

8%

Elements of Engineering Curricula

Introductory Mathematics General

Eng. Speciality Eng. Sciences Physical Sciences

Sociohumanistic Communication

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Education of the engineers and engineeringassistants

Desirable characteristics

Knowledge and skills required

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Desirable characteristics

1. A strong interest in and ability to work withmathematics and science taken in high school

2. An ability to think through a problem in a logicalmanner.

3. A knack for organizing and carrying through toconclusion the solution to a problem.

4. An unusual curiosity about how and why thingswork

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Management Skills

It takes more than having the rightengineering skills to be able to move up thecareer path. Ask any successful engineers,managers or head-hunters, and they will tell

you that employers, especially during tryingtimes, look beyond the technical stuff on theresume when hiring new people.

- Malou A. Buencousejo, Electronic Engineering Times, Oct. 2001

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Management Skills

Budgeting

Projectplanning/management

Team leadership

Purchasing

Personnel hiring

Giving presentations

Resolving technical

trade-off Writing internal reports

Writing reports forexternal communication

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Next Class

1.5 Professionalism & Ethics in Engineering

1.6 Professional Regulations & Registrations

1.7 Future Challenges, Prospective & Expectations

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TEST 1Date : 21 August 2010 (Saturday)

Time : 3.00 5.00pm

Place: Laman Perdana

Topic Cover Chapter 1-3

INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING PROFESSION,

INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICAL ENGINEERING,

ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS

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PROFESIONALISM

Professionalism is away of life.

Professional person: Engages in an activity that required specializes and

comprehensive education

Motivated by a strong desire to servehumanity

Thinks and acts in a manner that brings favor uponthe individual and the entire profession

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Main criteria for professional include the following: Academic qualifications

Expert and specialized knowledge in field which one ispracticing professionally

Excellent manual/practical and literary skills in relationto profession.

High quality workin (examples): creations, products,services, presentations, consultancy, primary/other

research, administrative, Ahigh standard of professional ethics, behaviour and

work activitieswhile carrying out one's profession

Reasonable workmoral and motivation.

Professionalism

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PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER

A Professional engineer can be said to have the following:

1. Specialized knowledge and skills used for the

benefit of humanity

2. Honesty and impartialityin engineering service

3. Constant interest in improving profession

4. Support of professional and technical societies

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CODE OF ETHICS OF ENGINEERS

The Fundamental Principles:

i. Using their knowledge and skill for the enhancement

of human welfare

ii. Being honest and impartial and serving with fidelitythe public, their employers and clients

iii. Striving to increase the competence and prestige of theengineering profession and

iv. Supporting the professional and technical societies oftheir disciplines

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Professionalism and Ethics

Professional=Technically Sound + Ethically Credible

The honor for being an engineer comes with

responsibility and civil liability.

Every engineer must have the necessary skill andexpertise to provide specific engineering services.

Engineers must provide independent and unbiasedadvice, especially when it involves the interest of thepublic or the customers.

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Ethics

Is about morality (good vs bad) (right vs wrong)

Example :-

Islam & Attitude

Good Muslim Good Citizen

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Ethics

The guide to personal conduct of a professional

I) General Professional Integrity

Items 25, 26 and 27 generally describe the professional

standards that an Engineer is expected to maintain. TheEngineer should always act so as to uphold the dignity andreputation of the profession. He should at all times applythe conditions of a contract with equal fairness betweenhis client or employer and the contractor, and should betotally impartial in setting any questions which arisebetween his client, his employer or his employers client,and a contractor. He should be completely loyal to theinterests of his client or employer; the Engineer shouldalso keep in mind the general good of societyas a whole.

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Professional Registrations.

Board of Engineers, Malaysia (BEM)

Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM)

Professional Engineer (PE)

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Board of Engineers Malaysia

The work of engineers can have significant impact on publicinterest.

BEM is the regulatory body to enforce the Engineers Act to protect

public interest.

Engineers are bound by the Code of Professional Conduct.

Engineers shall be professional in discharging their duty and

responsibility in order to uphold the dignity, standing andreputation of the engineering profession.

Achieving Professional Engineer status can be regarded as a selffulfillment to enhance the status of a person in the society.

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Professional Engineer (PE)

Engineers Act 1967 requires every engineer to be registeredwith theBoard of Engineers, Malaysia (BEM).

Graduates from recognized degree program shall be registered asGraduate Engineer to work as an engineer.

Practical training more than 3 years is required for application to sitfor Professional Interview (PI).

A PI candidate will be required to show that he can apply theory inengineering projects and has acquired the skills ofinvestigation,planning and design.

Upon passing the PI, the candidate can then apply to BEM forregistration as a Professional Engineer.

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Future challenges

Satisfy the clients requirement

output = cost = efficient

Information Technology (Computer Solution)

New & High Technology

Competent