AGEL2652 TUTORIAL 1

What is the definition of engineering?

• The profession in which knowledge of the mathematical and natural sciences gained by study, experience and practice is applied with judgment to develop ways to utilize economically the material and forces of nature for the benefit of mankind.

   

• Imagining, designing and building things that solve problems and make our lives better and more enjoyable.

• the application of science to solve problems.

• innovations

What are the roles of engineer in society?

• Engineers are able to get angry to their member

• Engineers able give some creative ideas

• Engineers are leaders, craftsmen and workers. Engineers are expected innovate, design, making decision, foresee, identify, assess and solve problems.

   

• Engineers are human

State the difference between ‘profession’ and ‘occupation’

• Occupation: Any work for hire regardless of skill level and employment through   which someone makes a living.

• Profession: Requires extensive sophisticated and specialized skills. Use of judgment and exercise of discretion. Work that is not routine and not capable of being automated.

• the action, state, or period of occupying or being occupied by military force

• for the sole use of the occupiers of the land concerned.

Explain why engineering is considered a profession.

What are the characteristics of Professional Engineers?

• Imagining, designing and building things that solve problems and make our lives better and more enjoyable.

• Possesses education, knowledge and skills in an engineering specialty that exceeds those of the public. Stays abreast of discoveries and technologies. Willing to advance, share knowledge, ideas and practices. Have a sense of responsibility and service to society, employers and clients.

   

• ngineering studies relate more on practical application of skills while engineering technology studies focus more to theory and design

• Engineering studies relate more to theory and design while engineering technology studies focus more on practical application of skills.

Describe briefly the functions of Board of Engineers, Malaysia (BEM).

• Processing application for registration, assessment of academic qualification.

• Maintaining the register (professional engines, graduate engineers, temporary engineers, engineering consultancy practices and accredited checkers).

• Regulating the Conduct and Ethics of engineering profession.

• provides solutions to a wide range of industries.

What are the roles of Washington Accord?

• government body that regulates the registration of engineers in Malaysia

• Accrediting engineering degree programmes, between the bodies responsible for accreditation in its signatory countries.

• professional Body or Learned Society for engineers.

What is ‘Engineering ethics’?

CASE STUDY

Ir Sarina left firm A, at which she was an employee, to work for a competitor, firm B. A project on which she was in charge while at firm was virtually completed before she left, but she did not sign or seal the construction documents before leaving. Ir Tan, a principle in the first firm, request Ir Sarina to sign and seal the drawing.

i)        Can Ir Sarina refuse to sign or seal the construction documents?

Ir Sarina left firm A, at which she was an employee, to work for a competitor, firm B. A project on which she was in charge while at firm was virtually completed before she left, but she did not sign or seal the construction documents before leaving. Ir Tan, a principle in the first firm, request Ir Sarina to sign and seal the drawing.

ii) Can Ir Sarina ask firm A to pay her for signing the documents?