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Professionalism in the Workplace

Objectives

• Understand the class requirements

• Understand why “professionalism” is

important

• ETAC-ABET Requirements

Why a Course on Professionalism?

• Explore your values

• What do you want to do with your life?

WARNING!!!!

• Everyone has different viewpoints

• Feel free to discuss your opinions in this class

• Respect other’s viewpoints even though you

may not share those viewpoints

Accreditation Requirements

Each program must demonstrate that graduates have:

• a. an ability to select and apply the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of the disciplines to broadly-defined engineering technology activities;
• b. an ability to select and apply a knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to engineering technology problems that require the application of principles and applied procedures or methodologies;
• c. an ability to conduct standard tests and measurements; to conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments; and to apply experimental results to improve processes;
• d. an ability to design systems, components, or processes for broadly-defined engineering technology problems appropriate to program educational objectives;
• e. an ability to function effectively as a member or leader on a technical team;
• f. an ability to identify, analyze and solve broadly-defined engineering technology problems
• g. an ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in both technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical liturature;
• h. an understanding of the need for, and an ability to engage in, self-directed continuing professional development;
• i. an understanding of, and a commitment to address, professional and ethical responsibilities, including a respect for diversity;
• j. knowledge of the impact of engineering technology solutions in a societal and global context; and
• k. a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement

Source: http://www.abet.org/accreditation-criteria-policies-documents/ (Student Outcomes: 2013-2014)

Program Specific Requirements

• Civil Engineering Technology

• Mechanical Engineering Technology