Ece 3920 - Professional Issues in Electrical and Computer Engineering

ECE 3920 - PROFESSIONAL ISSUES IN ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING

Required Course

Catalog Description:

Lec.1. Rec. 1. Credit 1.

Prerequisite: Junior standing, C or better in ECE 2020, and either C or better in COMM 2025 or C or better in PC 2500 (COMM 2025 or PC 2500 may be taken concurrently).

Professional topics in engineering, verbal and written technical communications.

Math & Basic Sciences: 0 credits

Engineering Topics: 0 credits Contains significant design

General Education: 0 credits

Other: 1 credits Professional Topics

Course Coordinator: Dr. Wayne Johnson

Updated: 10/08/2017

Text Book(s) and Supplemental Material(s):

Stuff You Don’t Learn in Engineering School, Wiley, John, & Sons, Incorporated, Carl Selinger, 2004

Engineer Your Own Success, Premier Publishing, Anthony Fasano, P.E., 2011

Fundamentals of Project Management, Fourth Edition, American Management Association, Joseph Heagney, 2011

Course Goal(s):

The goal of this course is to introduce students to professional issues in the practice of electrical and computer engineering, and to prepare the students to be effective contributors in their professional careers.

Instructional Outcomes for the Course:

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

1.  Work efficiently, effectively and professionally as part of a team, both in subordinate and supervisory positions.

2.  Manage engineering and/or multi-disciplinary projects within given constraints, using the process of problem definition, planning, execution and control.

3.  Understand the professional ethical obligations of the engineering profession, and effectively identify and analyze ethical solutions to complex issues.

4.  Professionally and effectively present ideas to various audiences, both in verbal and written forms of communication.

5.  Appreciate the value of and the need for continuing professional and personal development and education, including the ability to evaluate options for continuing formal education.

6.  Recognize, analyze and adapt to contemporary issues in their chosen field of study.

7.  Effectively and proactively deal with contemporary issues in the workplace. This includes social issues such as discrimination and harassment, and professional issues such as intellectual property, information privacy and use of company resources.

8.  Secure employment with opportunities for growth consistent with the student’s career goals.

Criterion 3 Student Outcomes addressed by this Course:

3) An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

4) An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.

7) An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

5) An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.

Course Topics:

1.  Introduction to Professionalism and Career Management (5%)

2.  Know Yourself and Others (5%)

3.  Being a Good Employee (5%)

4.  Being a Good Boss (5%)

5.  Written Communication (5%)

6.  Verbal Communication and Presentation Skills (5%)

7.  Setting Priorities (3%)

8.  Time Management (3%)

9.  Decision-Making (3%)

10.  Managing Fear (3%)

11.  Negotiation (5%)

12.  Project Management (7%)

13.  Professional Ethics for Engineers (6%)

14.  Challenges in the Workplace (5%)

15.  Lifelong Learning and Development (5%)

16.  Contemporary Issues in Electrical and Computer Engineering (9%)

17.  Career Services opportunities (21%)

Additional Topics/Assignments for dual-level (4000/5000) courses:

N/A