This course aims to provide comprehensive coverage of the societal responsibilities and challenges for engineers. This course discusses the ethical codes for engineering profession. The influences of technology on society and global development and their interrelationships are explored. Topics including intellectual property rights, legal and business issues will also be discussed.

CILO-1: To recognise professional and ethical responsibility. CILO-2: To organize communication effectively. CILO-3: To recognise the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context, especially the importance of health, safety and environmental considerations to both workers and the general public.