Session 11 Page 1 ECE361 Engineering Practice Professionalism

Session 11 Page 2 Design Review Now the Work Begins

Session 11 Page 3 Professionalism What does it mean to be a professional? Are you a professional now?

Session 11 Page 4 A good understanding of engineering science fundamentals. Mathematics (including statistics) Physical and life sciences Information technology (far more than "computer literacy") A good understanding of design and manufacturing processes. (i.e., understands engineering) A multi-disciplinary, systems perspective. A basic understanding of the context in which engineering is practiced. Economics (including business practices) History The environment Customer and societal needs Good communication skills. Written, oral, graphic and listening High ethical standards. An ability to think both critically and creatively - independently and cooperatively. Flexibility. The ability and self-confidence to adapt to rapid or major change. Curiosity and a desire to learn for life. A profound understanding of the importance of teamwork. See this on the web: es/pwu/attributes/attributes.html

Session 11 Page 5 Some Practical Characteristics of a Professional Skills include both technical and non-technical capabilities Ongoing professional development (technical and non-technical) Responsibility and accountability Participation in professional societies and progress of profession Dedication to an ethical code

Session 11 Page 6 Professional Societies Serve Specific Social and Technical Purposes Some professional societies you are familiar with: IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) ACM (Association of Computing Machinery) AMA (American Medical Association) ABA (American Bar Association) ASEE (American Society of Engineering Educators) Professional societies are the preferred method for staying in touch with your colleagues and monitoring technical and professional progress in your technical field Professional Societies: Encourage professional behavior and development Participate in government activities Develop and maintain technical standards Membership (and dues) required Not to be confused with Honor or Service Societies Not a Union – associated with worker solidarity and collective bargaining

Session 11 Page 7 Professional Engineer / Licensure Excellent Resource: NSPE Website Indication of dedication to profession Legal status as an engineer in all states “Guild” status of profession May be mandatory for your work First official step is passing the FE exam

Session 11 Page 8 Indiana Code Regulates Engineering Registration IC (b) "Professional engineer" means an individual who, by reason of that individual's special knowledge of the mathematical and physical sciences and the principles and methods of engineering analysis and design which are acquired by education and practical experience, is qualified to engage in the practice of engineering as attested by that individual's registration as a professional engineer. “Professional Engineer” is a title with legal standing. Indiana State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers Full details available at

Session 11 Page 9 Registration Process Governed by State Board Graduation from an “approved engineering curriculum” Pass Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam Gain work experience –BS degree requires 4 years engineering experience Get reference letters from three PEs Pass Professional Engineer (PE) exam –Principles and Practices exam –Professional Conduct and Registration Law exam Pay fees and get seal Maintain registration Full details at

Session 11 Page 10 Certain Functions are to be Performed Only by a PE Any business in IN may not practice engineering except under the direct supervision of a PE (IC ) –Only production of manufactured goods is exempted A governmental agency at any level in IN must have engineering work performed under direct supervision of a PE (IC ) Each state has similar laws e/title25/ar31/ch1.htmlhttp:// e/title25/ar31/ch1.html Sample seal to be affixed to official documentation

Session 11 Page 11 Personal Professional Development Plan Assignment: Prepare a personal Professional Development Plan for your time remaining at RHIT. This is a departmental graduation requirement as well as an assignment in this course. Hard-copy, initialed Plan is due 31 Oct, 1 Nov, ECE Professional Activities memo, log sheet, and activities list is available in the ECE Professional Development community Group on Angel

Session 11 Page 12 Details of PDP Assignment Each student in EC361 will prepare and submit a professional development plan as an assignment in ECE 361. The plan should be submitted in the form of a memo no longer than two pages, excluding attachments. The plan should include (but not necessarily be limited to) the following items: 1. A brief statement of the student’s commitment to professionalism, including ethical and moral conduct, education outside the classroom, responsibility for lifetime learning, and awareness of the interaction of profession and society; 2. Statement of Professional development plan a. If Method I, include a log sheet, showing attendance at a minimum of one event, with appropriate signatures, and proof of membership in a professional society; b. If Method II, a clear description of your proposed plan, to be approved by instructor. You will be asked to provide evidence of meeting the terms of your plan in your senior year. METHOD I The ECE faculty believes that the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) is the premier professional society for electrical and computer engineers in the USA and recognize participation in it as a legitimate professional development activity. Consequently, an acceptable method of fulfilling these requirements is for a student to 1. Join the IEEE professional society as a student member [current cost is $30/year] and 2. Attend a combined total of nine (9) ECE departmentally-approved activities during the sophomore, junior, and senior years. METHOD II Alternative methods of fulfilling these professional development requirements are open to each student. A more personalized professional development plan can be proposed in writing by each student that uniquely fulfills his/her educational and professional objectives. A clear statement of objectives, a coordinated plan and set of activities for achieving professional growth, and a means of documenting the completion of these activities is required in this plan.

Session 11 Page 13 ECE 361 Assignments TEAM ACTIVITY – Continue Design Work! INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT - Prepare professional development plan, able to satisfy departmental graduation requirements Due 31 Oct, 1 Nov in class, one per student, hard copy