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ENGR 3800

Introduction to Professional Engineering ENGR 3800

Engineer Degree Common Courses Course

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Course Overview

This course explores the practice of engineering and the role of engineers in society. Topics include professional associations, ethics, equity, design and development, standards, and intellectual property.

Prerequisite(s)

(50% in COMM 1143 and 50% in COMM 1243) or 50% in COMM 2269 or 50% in COMM 2451

Credits

3.0

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Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Define the discipline of engineering. [8]
Discuss the origin and history of professional engineering in Canada. [8]
Discuss the roles and responsibilities of engineers, now and in the future. [8,9]
Appreciate the role of professional engineering associations and their guidelines. [8]
Describe the scientific method, and the design and development processes in engineering. [4]
Appreciate environmental stewardship and sustainability in the practice of engineering. [9]
Discuss the ethical responsibilities of professional engineers. [10]
Appreciate equity in the workplace including respect, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion. [10]
Discuss the different workplaces that engineers work in. [8]
Explain the role of standards in engineering. [4]
Describe the different types of intellectual property. [1]
Communicate technical concepts more effectively. [7]
Identify the graduate attributes prescribed by the CEAB and describe their role in the Quality Assurance/Continual Improvement process.[12]

Effective as of Fall 2024

Related Programs

Introduction to Professional Engineering (ENGR 3800) is offered as a part of the following programs:

Indicates programs accepting international students.
Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).

School of Construction and the Environment

Mining and Mineral Resource Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Full-time

School of Energy

Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Full-time
Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Full-time

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