EEB 4073 / VDB 4053

Engineers in Society
AP Dr. Azlan Awang
[email protected]
May 2022 semester
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 Course Information
§ EEB 4073 : Engineers in Society
§ Year / Semester : 4 / 12
§ Credit : 3 Credit Hours (120 SLT)
§ Pre-Requisite Course : Nil
§ Status : Common Course
§ Contact Hours :
• Lecture : 3 Hours

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 What is the course all about?
• This course will cover the Engineer’s Roles
with Respect to Society, Engineer’s Act
1967, Project Management, Operation
Management, Sustainability and the
Environment, Business and Legal Aspects
for Engineer.

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Program Education Objective (PEO)

• PEO 1: Engineers who are competent with the

potential to become leaders in relevant
Industries.
• PEO 2: Engineers who are committed to sustainable
development of relevant industries for the
betterment of society and nation.

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 Program Outcomes (PO)
PO Descriptions
1 Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering
specialisation as specified in WK1 to WK4 respectively to the solution of complex engineering
problems
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Identify, formulate, conduct research literature and analyse complex engineering problems reaching
substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering
sciences (WK1 to WK4)

3 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 (WK5)
4
Conduct investigation of complex engineering problems using research-based knowledge (WK8) and
research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis
of information to provide valid conclusions

5 Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools,
including prediction and modelling, to complex engineering problems, with an understanding of the
limitations (WK6)
6 Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural
issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice and solutions
to complex engineering problems (WK7) 5
 Program Outcomes (PO) – cont.
PO Descriptions
7 Understand and evaluate the sustainability and impact of professional engineering work
in the solutions of complex engineering problems in societal and environmental contexts
(WK7)
8 Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms
of engineering practice (WK7)
9 Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in
multi-disciplinary settings
10 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
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Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and
economic decision making and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader
in a team, to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments

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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. 6
 Course Outcomes (CO)

CO 1 Understand the role of Engineers in society

according to Registration of Engineers Act (1967) in
relation to environmental legislation, business and
legal aspects.
CO 2 Understand the knowledge of sustainable
development in decision making of engineering
problems in societal and environmental contexts.
CO 3 Demonstrate ethical principles in engineering
practices and professionalism according to
Registration of Engineers Act (1967).

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 CO to PO Mapping

PO 12
PO 1

PO 2

PO 3

PO 4

PO 5

PO 6

PO 7

PO 8

PO 9

PO 10

PO 11
PO
CO

CO 1 3a, 2b
3a, 2b
CO 2

3a, 2c
CO 3

CO 4
CO 5
Key Index:
1: Low Emphasis, 2: Medium Emphasis, 3: Strong Emphasis
Assessment:
a: Final Examination, Test, Quiz, Extended Assignment
b: Assignment, Project
c: Presentation, Laboratory Assessment, Demonstration, Self/Peer/Group Evaluation
d: Thesis/Dissertation
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 TEACHING METHODS

• The theoretical aspects will be covered

through lectures, class discussions and
assessments. Audio visual aids, samples
and models will be used when required.

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 Course Outline

• The course will cover :-

• Engineer’s Roles with Respect to Society (18 SLT Hours)
• Registration of Engineers Act (1967) (18 SLT Hours)
• Business and Legal Aspects for Engineers (12 SLT Hours)
• Engineers and the Environment (10 SLT Hours)
• Engineers and the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) (14
SLT Hours)
• Operation Management (12 SLT Hours)

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 Course Outline (Cont)
1. Engineer’s Roles with Respect
to Society (CO 1)
• National development, facilitating modern
and efficient way of living, Society’s right
over the engineering fraternity.

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 Course Outline (Cont)
2. Registration of Engineers Act
(1967) (CO 1, CO 3)
• Understand the salient points of the Act.
• Turning Professional; Board of Engineer’s
Malaysia, Institution of Engineers Malaysia, The
Professional Exam, International Engineering
Bodies and local Affiliation. Codes of Conduct;
Ethical values.

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 Course Outline (Cont)
3. Engineers and the Environment
(CO 2)
• Environment Act
• Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) and
Environmental Management System (EMS)
Development Load flow solution.

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 Course Outline (Cont)
4. Engineers and the Sustainable
Development Goal (SDG) (CO
2)
• Concept of Sustainability
• Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)
Framework.
• Global warming Mitigation Action
• Corporate Sustainability
• Engineers rule in support SDG
• Engineers' challenges towards SDG 14
 Course Outline (Cont)
5. Business and Legal Aspects for
Engineers (CO 3)
• Business Acumen, Introduction to
Entrepreneurship, LocaI Authority Bye-
laws / UBBL, Contract laws, National
Legislation, CIDB Act.

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 Course Outline (Cont)
6. Operation Management (CO 3)
• Process Strategy and Capacity Planning
• Supply Chain Management
• Inventory Management
• Just-In-Time and Lean Production
• Maintenance and Reliability

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 Course Assessments
• Test - 30 % [PO 6, PO 7]
Ø 2 tests will be conducted (week 6 and 11)
Ø Test 1 [CO 1] - 15 %
Ø Test 2 [CO 2] - 15 %
• Assignment – 10 % [CO 3, PO 8]
Ø One (1) assignment / project case study will be given
throughout the semester. Students are expected to attempt the
project case study in group of 5. Completed project reports
need to be submitted in week 9. Penalty will apply for the late
submission (the point will be deducted over the due date).
• Presentation – 10% [CO 3, PO 8]
Ø Presentation will be held in week 10. Students are required to
present in grouping but each of the member need to present
their own task.
• Final Exam - 50 % [CO 1 – CO 2, PO 6, PO 7]

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 References
1. Arazi Idrus, Shaharin Anwar Sulaiman and Mohd Faris Khamidi. (2010)
Engineers in Society, McGraw Hill.
2. Engineer’s Act, Govt. Printers. Aslaksen, E.W., (1996), ‘The Changing
Nature of Engineering’, McGraw Hill.
3. Johnston S.F., Goestelow J.P. and King, W,J,. Engineering and Society,
Prentice Hall, 2000
4. Nicholas, J.M. Project Management for Business and Engineering:
Principles and Practice. 2nd Ed. Elsevier, 2004
5. Heizer, J and Render, B. Operations Management: 7th Edition, Prentice Hall
2004.
6. Engineers in Nation Building (2002) Board of Engineers, Malaysia, Kuala
Lumpur.
7. Any reliable sources

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 Timetable
• Lecture
• WEDNESDAY 8:00 – 10:00 (MST ONLINE)
• FRIDAY 8:00 – 10:00 (MST ONLINE)

• Consultation
• Via appointment

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 Policies
Attendance Policies
• If students do not attend the class and do not give
prior notification to the instructor of acceptable
reasons for absence, ‘0’ marks will be granted for that
particular assessment conducted on that day and
appealing for re-test are not consider.
• Instructors of courses are not obligated to provide
make-up opportunities for students who are absent,
unless the absence has been officially approved. An
officially approved absence, however, merely gives the
individual who missed the class an opportunity to make
up the work and in no way excuses him from the work.

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 Academic Honesty
• Your written reports and examinations must
be your own work.

• Academic Misconduct will not be tolerated,

and all cases will be forwarded to the Board of
Examination, for further actions.

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 Team

• Lecturers
– AP Dr Azlan Awang (EE/CoE, Coordinator)
– Ir Dr Idris Othman (Civil Engineering)
– Prof Ir Dr Shaharin Anwar Sulaiman
(Mechanical Engineering)
– Ir Dr Hazlina Husin (Petroleum Engineering)
– Dr Chew Thiam Leng (Chemical Engineering)

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Group Project Assignment EEB4073
• Form your own group consists of FIVE (5) members from same
department.
• Choose one topic from the list given by the respective Department
Lecturer. Evaluate the project failure in terms of technical and
ethical and recommend the appropriate mitigation measures.
• Report (minimum 20 pages- maximum 25 pages) to be submitted
by students to respective Department Lecturer at Week 9.
Ø [Report table of content: 1. Introduction 2. Discussion on topic
3. Technical reasons for failures 4. Ethical reasons for failures
5. Recommendation to prevent similar failures in future 6.
Conclusion 7. List of references ]
• Power point video Presentation (minimum 5 minutes-maximum 10
minutes) to be arranged and done by students to respective
Department Lecturer at Week 10. Email link of video to lecturer.
 Thank You

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