JOSE CARRILLO, CMFGE INSTRUCTOR: MIE Introduction to EMGT 4110: Engineering Professionalism and Practice

Class Introduction Instructor Information Student Information Class Syllabus/Schedule

Required Texts for this Class  The Unwritten Laws of Engineering  Intellectual Property: A Guide for Engineers Recommended Reading  Memory Jogger II  Project Management Memory Jogger Grading  Homework/Participation (18%)  Project /Presentation (12%)  Exams 20%)  Final Exam (20%)  Out of class requirements (10%) Policies Schedule (Tentative)

Introduction to EMGT 4110 Lab Not your typical “lab” Will include…  Activities  Some lecture material  Guest speakers  Quizzes/exams Lab assignments due as specified; typically,  At the end of the lab time  At the beginning of next week’s class (lab)

Goals for This Course Course objectives as stated in the syllabus, i.e.:  Engineering professionalism  Project management  Ethics and law  Design  Problem solving and decision making In doing so, we will achieve these broad goals:  Recognize our individual strengths and weaknesses, and build on them  Become acquainted with what to expect in the “real world”  Be more effective and happier in work and life

What is Professionalism? First answer… “What is meant by Profession?”  A profession has a body of knowledge that must be acquired and maintained, and also:  Skill  Authority  Compensation /recognition  A society to promote and support the practice  A “Code of Ethics”  A strong sense of public service A Professional is one who is engaged in a profession  A professional has, among other things, high academic standards, self-confidence, personal responsibility for work, authority to make decisions, and service for society  A professional continually renews his/her knowledge Professionalism is the conduct that characterizes or marks a profession or professional person.

Engineering Professionalism According to IEEE, engineering professionalism has to do with how engineers practice and conduct themselves in their work and as individuals in society, including  Relationship with their clients/employers  Recognition bestowed upon them by society as a result of their contributions Buried somewhere in the notion of professionalism are “ethics” and/or “honest practice.”

Why Engineering Professionalism? The technical aspects of engineering will only get you so far… From:

The Unwritten Laws of Engineering Publication by American Society of Mechanical Engineers  Originally written in 1944, as 3 articles in Mechanical Engineering  Last updated in 2001, to account for shifting societal values, changing employment laws, and evolved corporate structures Three parts:  What the Beginner Needs to Learn at Once  Relating Chiefly to Engineering Managers  Professional and Personal Considerations

The Unwritten Laws of Engineering Part 1: What the Beginner Needs to Learn at Once What the Beginner Needs to Learn at Once, in Relation To:  The Work  Your Supervisor  Relations with Colleagues & Outsiders Applies to internships and jobs you have while in school, in addition to your career

The Unwritten Laws of Engineering Part 2: Relating Chiefly to Engineering Managers Behavior and Technique (wks 3, 8-9)  Delegating, put first things first, managing crises, scheduling meetings, decision making Managing Design and Development Projects (wk 4) Organization Structures (wk 7) What Managers Owe Their Employees (wks 6,7)

The Unwritten Laws of Engineering Part 3: Professional and Personal Considerations Laws of Character and Personality (wk 1) Regarding Behavior in the Workplace (wks 3, 6, 7) Regarding Career and Personal Development (wks 2, 3)

The Laws of Character and Personality A valuable personal trait: the ability to get along with all kinds of people. Do this by…  Appreciate a person’s good qualities  Don’t vent impatience and annoyance on the slight provocation  Don’t harbor grudges  Consider feelings & interests of others  Don’t be preoccupied with our own selfish interests  Help others when an opportunities arises  Be fair and objective  Don’t take yourself too seriously  Be genuinely cordial  Give people the benefit of a doubt

The Laws of Character and Personality, continued Don’t be a pushover (as a caveat to the advice given on the last slide… )  Do your best to be friendly and get along with everyone, but still stand your ground Regard your personal integrity as one of your most important assets (wks 13-14) Let ethical behavior govern your actions and those of your company (wks 13-14) Never underestimate the extent of your professional responsibility, or personal liability (wks 13, 14)

Introduction to Career Services Contains many resources geared toward professional development, including  Information regarding different majors and careers, including assessments of interests, personality, and skills (wk 1-2)  Services, such as career information, resume & cover letter critique, practice interviewing (wk 2)  Tools to connect with potential employers (wk 3)  Resources for exploring graduate school (wk 3)

Week One: Wrap Up Introduction to Engineering Professionalism Goals and Objectives for this Course The Unwritten Laws of Engineering, with regard to  What you should know right away  What you should know when you have some level of authority  Professional and personal considerations Introduction to Career Services  Lab 1: Personal Style Inventory and Skills Assessment (next slide…)

Lab #1 Assignment #1 (due by the end of lab class time) Complete the following:  Interests Inventory  Personal Style Inventory  Skills Assessment They are found at the Career Services website, by following the link: the results FIRST to yourself, then forward it to me by the end of lab time Jan 19 th.  You can simply copy and paste the results of the skills assessment into if you wish. NOTE: Lab #2 is due at the end of class time if you want to get started… (see next page)

Lab#2/Homework #2 Find a job or internship you might be interested in.  Briefly describe the job/internship (i.e., the company name, the nature of the work, etc.). Include the source of the information (web link, news ad, etc.)  Prepare a résumé to send to the company  Prepare a cover letter to accompany the resume