BSA200 - Engineering Attributes II

Subject Title
Engineering Attributes II

Subject Description
This course provides a comprehensive understanding to the key principles defined by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB), with a strong emphasis on ethics, professionalism, sustainability, and inclusivity. Students will examine the critical role of engineers in shaping society, focusing on the importance of professional accountability and ethical responsibility in their work. The course equips future engineers with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate complex professional environments, encouraging thoughtful and responsible decision-making. The course emphasizes the importance of continuous personal and professional growth, encouraging students to reflect on their goals and develop leadership qualities essential for their future careers. By comparing and critiquing sustainable development strategies, students will learn how to integrate these approaches into their engineering practices, preparing them to address the pressing societal and environmental challenges of today. This course establishes a strong foundation for building a professional identity that prioritizes responsibility, inclusivity, and positive change in the engineering field.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

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

1. Understand the responsibility of a professional Engineer of protection of the public and its interest.
2. Apply accountability within the engineering profession.
3. Contribute to the advancement of knowledge.
4. Acquire effective communication, teamwork, and leadership skills to ensure successful collaboration and management within engineering activities.
5. Acquire sustainable practices and principles into engineering solutions to minimise negative environmental impact and encourage long term resource competence.
6. Acquire standard skills on transparency and clear documentation of engineering activities to maintain detailed records of work processes, designs, decisions, and changes.

Academic Integrity
Seneca upholds a learning community that values academic integrity, honesty, fairness, trust, respect, responsibility and courage. These values enhance Seneca's commitment to deliver high-quality education and teaching excellence, while supporting a positive learning environment. Ensure that you are aware of Seneca's Academic Integrity Policy which can be found at: http://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/about/policies/academic-integrity-policy.html Review section 2 of the policy for details regarding approaches to supporting integrity. Section 2.3 and Appendix B of the policy describe various sanctions that can be applied, if there is suspected academic misconduct (e.g., contract cheating, cheating, falsification, impersonation or plagiarism).

Please visit the Academic Integrity website http://open2.senecac.on.ca/sites/academic-integrity/for-students to understand and learn more about how to prepare and submit work so that it supports academic integrity, and to avoid academic misconduct.

Discrimination/Harassment
All students and employees have the right to study and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and/or harassment. Language or activities that defeat this objective violate the College Policy on Discrimination/Harassment and shall not be tolerated. Information and assistance are available from the Student Conduct Office at student.conduct@senecapolytechnic.ca.

Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
The College will provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities in order to promote academic success. If you require accommodation, contact the Counselling and Accessibility Services Office at ext. 22900 to initiate the process for documenting, assessing and implementing your individual accommodation needs.

Camera Use and Recordings - Synchronous (Live) Classes
Synchronous (live) classes may be delivered in person, in a Flexible Learning space, or online through a Seneca web conferencing platform such as MS Teams or Zoom. Flexible Learning spaces are equipped with cameras, microphones, monitors and speakers that capture and stream instructor and student interactions, providing an in-person experience for students choosing to study online.

Students joining a live class online may be required to have a working camera in order to participate, or for certain activities (e.g. group work, assessments), and high-speed broadband access (e.g. Cable, DSL) is highly recommended. In the event students encounter circumstances that impact their ability to join the platform with their camera on, they should reach out to the professor to discuss. Live classes may be recorded and made available to students to support access to course content and promote student learning and success.

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