MODULE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND ENGINEERING ETHICS

1. Module Code: 2. Module Title: 3. Level: III

EMW 3311

Faculty: ENGINEERING

HYDRAULIC STRUCTURES AND IRRIGATION ENGINEERING Semester: II Credit: 10

4. First year of presentation: 2013-2014. Administering Faculty: Engineering 5. Pre-requisites: NONE 6. Allocation of study and teaching hours: Total student hours :150 Lectures Seminars/ workshops Practical classes/ laboratory Structured exercises Self reading Self directed study Assignments-preparation and writing Examination revision and attendance Other: Industries visits Total 100 Student hours 36 8 8 8 13 12 8 7 Staff hours

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6.1 Brief description of aims and content

Engineering is the place where science, business, and society intersect, so engineering ethics provides an interesting way to study the relationships between these three. The module will develop a framework on which professional and ethical issues can be analyzed, and build up an awareness of various views of ethical issues as well as professional ethical rights and responsibilities. It focuses on the profession of engineering, its role in business and society, and the ethical issues that engineers face. Class will involve case studies, discussions, group projects, readings, writing response papers, and exams; topics include international concerns, risk, safety, and environmental issues, employee loyalties and professional responsibility, professional organizations and codes of conduct.
6.2 Learning Outcomes Having successfully completed this module, the student is expected to be able to understand the principles of engineering ethics, to deal with ethical dilemma, to conform or confront his/her decision with engineering ethics codes and make decision responsibly.

Having successfully completed the module, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: Basic definitions related to engineering ethics, Fundamental principles of engineering ethics, Ethical dilemma and its resolution, Codes of ethics for engineers, Ethical decision making model, The principles of Ethical Power for Individuals and organization,

1. Knowledge and Understanding

Moral values and related behavior, Implementation of decision making model using codes of ethics, Whistle blowing case study

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2. Cognitive/Intellectual skills/Application of Knowledge Having successfully completed the module, students should be able to:

- Recognize ethical conflicts in the work environment. - Understand corporate culture and managements approach to resolving ethical
conflicts.

societal norms.

Develop an understanding on how ethical decisions conform or conflict with accepted

- Develop a personal base set set of tool boxes that will allow the students to make - Expand their ethical tool boxes as they advance in their career. - Formulate, articulate, and explain their response to ethical conflicts. - Develop an understanding of accepted Codes of Conduct (or Ethics).
3. Communication/ICT/Numeracy/Analytic Techniques/Practical Skills Analyse the raised issue and come out with solution using the ethical decision making modal informed decisions when ethical conflicts arise.

4. General transferable skills Having successfully completed the module, students should be able to:

Identify an ethical issue raised by the activity there are perfoming Deal with different behaviour in the professional life To make correct judgement in case of dilemma To handle a Whistle blowing case

7. Indicative Content Content: Page 3 of 6

General introduction to ethics Engineering ethics and basic definitions Importance of studying and practicing of the engineering ethics The existing of wrong and right The 4 main ethical virtues Professional ethics and law

Ethical Dilemma et Whistle blowing cases Ethical Decision Making Model Principles of Ethical Power for Individuals and organizations The fundamental principles of ethics for engineers Moral values and their related behaviours Codes of Ethics for Engineers, Rules of Practice and professional obligations Case study and group discussions

8. Learning and Teaching Strategy A course handbook will be provided in advance and this contains in depth information relating to the module content and gives an opportunity to the students to prepare the module. The reading materials will be made available to students. The module will be delivered through lectures, assignment and group work and discussions. In addition to the thought element, students will be expected to undertake a range of self-directed learning activities.

9. ASSESSMENT STRATEGY. To assess knowledge through a written examination. To assess practical skills through the verbal and examination. To assess self learning, understanding and application through the assignment which will be open ended so that the student has to some extent do fault- finding the solution. Assessment Criteria: For the examination setting and marking the IPRC Kigali marking criteria will be used. For the assessment of group work and assignment, the IPRC Kigali marking criteria will be used.

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10. ASSESSMENT PATTERN Component In-course assessment: Assignment and report Experiment and report Two Assessment Tests Final assessment: A 3 hours final written 60 examination 11. 12 Strategy for feedback and student support during module on simple problems. Tutorial classes where students can ask questions and be lead through solutions as required. Marked summative assessments (Practicals, assignment and continuous assessment tests) handed back to students, with comments. Opportunities to consult lecturer and/or tutorial assistant in office hours. Indicative Resources 1. Martin, M.W., Schinzinger, R, Ethics in Engineering, 2nd ed, McGraw-Hill, Newy Torj, 2. NSPE, Codes of ethics for engineers, Viriginia, 2007. Journals None Key websites and on-line resources NY, 1989. Marking tutorial questions for formative feedback. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 10 10 1,2,3 4,5,6 1,2,35,6,7,8 Weighting (%) Learning objectives covered

Continuous 20

Interactive lecturing style, with opportunities for questions, and requirement to work

1. http://temp.onlinethics.org/cases/ 2. Online Ethics Center for Engineering & Science

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Teaching/Technical Assistance 2 Lecturers, Laboratory space and equipment None Computer requirements None

13. UNIT APPROVAL Deans and Heads of all Departments contributing to the programme to confirm agreement. Department 1 2 3 4 Seen and agreed Library ICT Quality Office PREPARED BY: Eng MUREGASHUNGWE Evergiste, MSc Mr MWITENDE I-Kabod, MSc From Civil Engineering Department
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