The Role and Responsibilities of the Professional Engineer in Society

3 credits · Undergraduate Programs

The professional duties and responsibilities of the engineer as they relate to society. Ethics and the engineering profession. Public and worker safety and health. Design for safety. Sustainable development. The engineer and the environment. Environmental stewardship. Essentials of leadership. Gender issues. Employment equity. Fundamentals of Engineering Law. Professional organizations. The Engineering Professions Act. Indigenous perspectives in engineering. Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing or higher.