Professional and Social Engineering

Syllabus

1. Technology, Environment and Society (10 hours)
   1. Early civilization and engineering practices
   2. Cultural and social influence of technology
   3. Environment and society; Role and impact of technology
   4. Environmental conservation (ecosystem, natural resources, global/regional issues)
   5. Resource efficiency and sustainable technologies
   6. Natural resources safeguards
2. Ethics and Professionalism (8 hours)
   1. Ethics, morality, and professionalism
   2. Ethical responsibilities toward sustainability and safety
   3. Code of conduct and professional behavior
   4. Responsibility, liability, and negligence
   5. Conflict of interest, corruption, whistleblowing
   6. Ethical decision-making and case studies
3. Engineering Practice and Legal Framework (10 hours)
   1. Engineering Council and professional associations
   2. Professional regulations
   3. Engineering enterprises
   4. Licensing and disciplinary procedures
   5. Contract types and Public Procurement Act
   6. Labor law and occupational safety
   7. Intellectual property and arbitration
   8. Conflict resolution techniques
4. Professional Skill and Career Development (5 hours)
   1. Proposal writing and reporting
   2. Professional correspondence
   3. Communication, teamwork, and leadership
   4. Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
5. Social Engineering (6 hours)
   1. Concept and scope of social engineering
   2. Elements of society and community
   3. Social inclusion and decision making
   4. Stakeholders: identification, mapping, analysis, engagement
   5. Corporate social responsibility (CSR)
6. Engineers in Society (6 hours)
   1. Engineer as an agent of change
   2. Public accountability and ethical citizenship
   3. Balancing technical and social expectations
   4. Contribution to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)