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ECE 2014 Engineering Professionalism in ECE (2C)

Overview of the nature and scope of the electrical and computer engineering profession. Working in a diverse team environment; professional and ethical responsibility; the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context; contemporary issues; and life-long learning.

What is the reason for this course?

Required for all EE and CPE majors. Typically offered: Fall, Spring. Program Area: Circuits and General.

Prerequisites: Sophomore standing required. Corequisites: ECE 2004 or ECE 2504.

Why are these prerequisites or corequisites required?

Department Syllabus Information:

Major Measurable Learning Objectives:

• work effectively in a team environment to analyze an ethics case study or research a contemporary issue in the discipline and communicate the analysis or findings in a technical report and oral presentation;
• analyze the audience, purpose, and occasion required to write, speak, and create illustrations for engineering projects;
• create and present a short formal document and presentation that communicates an ECE-related concept to a general technical audience;
• demonstrate principles and values associated with professional and ethical responsibility, including attitudes, values, work habits, and skills appropriate to engineering education and professional practice;
• identify the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context;
• outline personal goals associated with life-long learning and career/professional development; and
• demonstrate attitudes, values, work habits, and skills appropriate to engineering education and professional practice.

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Course Topics
Topic	Percentage
Overview of the department Advisors, faculty, labs, resources Undergraduate program policies and procedures	5%
Academic success in ECE Learning style and study skills assessment Study skills in ECE Library research/resources Curriculum planning/programs of study
Professional and ethical responsibility Undergraduate Honor System IEEE Code of Ethics Ethics and computing
Spoken, visual and written communication skills Written communication skills (10%) Visual and expressive communication skills (10%) Spoken communication skills and presentations (10%)	30%
Areas of specialization in EE and CPE CPE and EE technical area specializations (20%) Contemporary, global, and ethical issues and societal impact (5%)	25%
Leadership and professional development Understanding leadership and diversity Teamwork/teambuilding Managing conflict, dealing with difficult people Designing effective meetings Personal and professional development/work-life balance Life-long learning	15%
First Professional Job Issues Cooperative education and internships Conducting an effective job search Constructing effective resumes and cover letters Networking

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