Board of
Technical Examinations, Bangalore
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Course Title: PROFESSIONAL ETHICS & INDIAN
CONSTITUTION |
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Scheme (L:T:P) : 4:0:0 |
Total
Contact Hours: 52 |
Course Code: 15ME44T |
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Type of Course: Lectures,
Self Study& Quiz |
Credit :04 |
Core/
Elective: Core |
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CIE- 25 Marks SEE-
100 Marks |
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Prerequisites:
Enthusiasm
to learn the subject
Course Objectives:
1.
To create an awareness on Engineering Ethics and Human Values.
2.
To instill Moral and Social Values and
Loyalty.
3.
Create awareness among engineers about their social responsibilities
4.
Appreciate the Ethical issues
5.
To Know the Human rights and concept of women empowerment
6.
To know features of our constitution.
Course Outcomes:
78.
On successful completion of
the course, the students will be able to attain CO:
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Course Outcome |
CL |
Linked PO |
Teaching Hrs |
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CO1 |
Practice the moral values that ought to guide the Engineering profession. |
R/U |
5,6,7,8,10 |
10 |
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CO2 |
Discover of the set of justified moral principles of obligation,
ideals that ought to be endorsed by the engineers and apply them to concrete
situations |
U/A |
5,7,8,10 |
09 |
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CO3 |
Know the definitions of risk and safety also discover different factors that affect
the perception of risk |
R/U |
5,6,7,10 |
05 |
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CO4 |
Appreciate the Ethical issues and Know the code of ethics
adopted in various professional body‟s and industries |
R/U |
5,6,7,10 |
06 |
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CO5 |
Justify the need for protection of human rights and to know about concept of women
empowerment |
R/U |
5,6,7,8,10 |
8 |
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CO6 |
Know the successful functioning of democracy in India |
R/U |
5,6,7,9,10 |
14 |
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Total sessions |
52 |
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Legend: R; Remember, U: Understand A: Application
COURSE-PO ATTAINMENT MATRIX
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Course |
Programme Outcomes |
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
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PROFESSIONAL ETHICS & INDIAN CONSTITUTION |
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3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
2 |
3 |
Level 3-
Highly Addressed, Level 2-Moderately Addressed, Level 1-Low Addressed.
Method is to relate the level of PO with the number of hours devoted to
the COs which address the given PO. If >40% of classroom sessions
addressing a particular PO, it is considered that PO is addressed at Level 3
If 25 to 40% of
classroom sessions addressing a particular PO, it is considered that PO is
addressed at Level 2 If 5 to 25% of classroom sessions addressing a particular
PO, it is considered that PO is addressed at Level 1 If < 5% of classroom
sessions addressing a particular PO, it is considered that PO is considered not-addressed.
COURSE CONTENT AND BLUE PRINT OF MARKS FOR SEE
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Unit No |
Unit Name |
Hour |
Questions to be set for SEE |
Marks weightage |
weightage (%) |
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R |
U |
A |
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1 |
HUMAN VALUES |
10 |
15 |
15 |
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30 |
21 |
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2 |
ENGINEERING ETHICS |
09 |
10 |
15 |
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25 |
17 |
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3 |
SAFETY, RESPONSIBILITIES
OF ENGINEERS |
05 |
05 |
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10 |
15 |
11 |
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ETHICAL ISSUES IN ENGINEERING PRACTICE |
06 |
05 |
05 |
5 |
15 |
11 |
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HUMAN RIGHTS |
8 |
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15 |
5 |
20 |
13 |
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INDIAN CONSTITUTION |
14 |
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25 |
15 |
40 |
27 |
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Total |
52 |
35 |
75 |
35 |
145 |
100 |
Legend: R; Remember, U: Understand
A: Application
Professional
Ethics-Objectives of study of professional ethics-Human values- Definition of
Morals and Ethics-Difference between Morality and
Ethics-Values-Definition-Types of values- Definition of Integrity- Concept of Work
Ethic- Service Learning- Definition Virtues-Definition-Civic Virtue-Duties and
Rights - Respect for Others – Attitude and values, opinions-changing
attitude-beliefs-Reliability-Living Peacefully-Means to be adopted for leaving peacefully-Caring-Sharing-Honesty-ValuingTime-Co-operation-Commitment-
Empathy-Self-Confidence-Spirituality.
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Engineering
ethics-Definition-Approach-Senses of Engineering Ethics-variety of moral
issues– Inquiry-Types-Moral dilemmas-Steps to solve dilemma-Moral
autonomy –Definition- consensus & controversy
–Profession-Definition–Ethical theories-Theories about right action
Personality–Self control- Self-interest –Self respect.
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Safety and
risk-definition- - assessment of safety and risk - risk benefit analysis and
reducing risk –Personal risk-Public risk-Reducing risk-Voluntary
Risk-Collegiality and loyalty– Authority-Types- collective bargaining
-occupational crime –Responsibility of engineers– Types-Social
responsibility-Professional responsibility-confidentiality-conflicts of
interest- liability
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Ethical
issues–Industrial standards-Environmental ethics –Plastic waste
disposal-E-Waste Disposal-Semi conductor waste Disposal-Industrial waste
disposal-Human centred environmental ethics- computer ethics –Types of
issues-Computer as the Instrument and Object of Unethical Acts -Engineers as
managers-Codes of ethics-Sample code of Ethics like
-Institution
of Engineers(India)-Institute of Electrical & Electronics engineers-
Institute of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineers - Indian Institute
of Materials Management.
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Human Rights-Definition-constitutional provisions-right to life and
liberty-Human Rights of Women-Discrimination against women- steps that are to
be taken to eliminate discrimination against women in Education, employment,
health care, Economic and social life, Women in rural areas- Status of Women in
India - Constitutional Safeguards - Dowry Prohibition act 1961- Domestic violence
act 2005- Sexual harassment at work place bill 2006-Human Rights of Children- Who
is a child- list the Rights of the Child- Right to education--Protection of
Children from Sexual Offences Act(POCSO)-2012- National Human Rights
Commission- Constitution- Powers and function of the Commission-Employee
rights- Provisions made- Contractual-Non contractual employee rights-Whistle
blowing-definition-Aspects-Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)–Meaning-Need for
protection- Briefly description of concept of patents, Copy right, Trade mark.
Introduction
to constitution of India-Formation and Composition of the Constituent
Assembly-Salient features of the Constitution-Preamble to the Indian
Constitution Fundamental Rights- Fundamental Duties-Directive principles of
state policy.
Parliamentary system
of governance- Structure of Parliament- Lokhasabha and Rajyasabha - Functions
of parliament- Legislative ,Executive, Financial Function, Powers of Loksabha
and Rajya Sabha- Procedure followed in parliament in making law-Structure of
union executive- Power and position of President, Vice President, Prime
minister and council of ministers. Structure of the judiciary: Jurisdiction and functions of
Supreme Court, high court, and subordinate courts
Federalism in
the Indian constitution, Division of Powers- Union list, State list and
concurrent list, Structure of state legislation, Legislative assembly and
Legislative council, Functions of state legislature, Structure
of state executive-Powers and positions
of Governor,
,Speaker,
Deputy Speaker, Chief Minister and council of minister.
Local self government- meaning-Threetiersystem-Villagepanchayath-Talukpanchayath-
Zillapanchayath-Local bodies-Municipalities and Corporations, Bruhath
mahanagara Palike. Functions of Election commission, UPSC, KPSC.
¨TEXT BOOKS
1.
Naagarazan, R.S. , “Professional Ethics and Human Values “ New age
International http://www.imd.inder.cu/adjuntos/article/524/Professional%20Ethics%20and%20Hu man%20Values.pdf
2.
Charles D. Fleddermann, "Engineering Ethics", Pearson
Education / Prentice Hall,
3. 
NCERT_Indian_Constitution_at_Work_Political_Science_Class_11_www.upscport
al.com (1)
REFERENCES
1. Govindarajan M, Natarajan S,
Senthil Kumar V. S, “Engineering Ethics”, Prentice HallofIndia,NewDelhi,2004.
2. Charles E Harris, Michael
S. Protchard and Michael J Rabins, "Engineering Ethics
- Concepts and Cases",
Wadsworth Thompson Learning, United States, 2000
3.
John
R Boatright, "Ethics and the Conduct of Business", Pearson Education,
New Delhi,2003.
4.
Edmund
G Seebauer and Robert L Barry, "Fundamentals of Ethics for Scientists and
Engineers", Oxford University Press, Oxford, 2001
5. Mike Martin and Roland
Schinzinger, "Ethics in Engineering", McGraw-Hill, New York, 1996.
6. Introduction to the
Constitution of India- Dr.Durga Das Basu
7. Empowerment of rural women
in India-Hemalatha H.M and RameshwariVarma,HemaPrakashana.
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1.
http://www.imd.inder.cu/adjuntos/article/524/Professional%20Ethics%20and%20Human
2.
http://www.course.sdu.edu.cn/G2S/eWebEditor/uploadfile/20131017113401956.pdf
SUGGESTED LIST OF STUDENT CASE STUDY
Note: The following or similar Case study related for assessing CIE
(IA) for 10 marks
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Teacher form the group of
5- 6 students, Ask to think by each student, about an important value acquired
from their child hood and the value still retained with them and value they
rejected. Ask to share the values retained and explore what has made to
reject some values. Make report |
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The construction company
wants to make a feasibility study of a proposed ring road near your city. It
hires Civil engineer for this purpose. The engineer learns that the project
would have a very negative impact in term of pollution, economy, and lives of
low income rural population. The Engineer had no intention of divulge the
information during public hearings. What should the Engineer
as Adviser to do? Make report |
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The computer engineer
develops a computer program used as a tool in developing other programs
assigned to him. He uses the facilities of the company to develop the program.
He changes jobs and takes the only copy of the first program with him for use in his
new job. Will it be a violation of the employer‟s right? Does he require
previous employer‟s permission before using it on the new job? Make report |
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A manufacturing enterprise
pays their Technicians Trainees overtime salary and a handsome bonus to work
during a strike period. The strike was organized by the union against the
unsafe working conditions of the plant. You, considered as a Technician
trainee, believe that the conditions may be unsafe even though no government
regulations apply. What will you do? Make report Options: 1.
Refuse to work, because thinking that the allegations of the union
have merit 2.
Refuse to work because believing that breaking the strike is unethical. 3.
Continue to work, because he feels this is an obligation to the employees 4.
Continue to work because it will help clear some of his pending commitments 5.
Work, because otherwise Management is likely to be fired and cannot get alternate job. |
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A woman who was driving a
car was involved in an accident. The vehicle dashed against the divider. She
had fallen unconscious. You are passing by your vehicle. She is known to you,
alive and stable. You are going to appear for an interview for Air Force recruitment. Is it (or) is
it not your duty to save her from suffering? You are likely to fulfill a duty
of protecting the country. What you will do .Apply Ethical theory on this
situation. Make report |
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Teacher form the group of
5- 6 students, Ask to Visit local general hospital/leading Nursing homes. Ask
them to observe how their hospital wastes being disposed. Will they follow
the safe disposable measures? Assess how it will violate their environmental ethics. Make report |
MORE SUGGESTED CASE STUDY FOR UNDERSTANDING
THE COURSE
Case Studies: Study the
cases given in text book Vide page number
120 to page number 138: Naagarazan,
R.S “Professional Ethics and Human Values “New age International (E-link
:http://www.imd.inder.cu/adjuntos/article/524/Professional%20Ethics%20and%20Human%20V alues.pdf ) and analyzes the ethical issues and
comment on what one should do. State ethical principles, codes of ethics of
professional societies, to support your comments.
Course Delivery:
· The course will be delivered
through lectures and Power point presentations/ Video
· Teachers can encourage the
students to take case study and make the report of the same.
Course Assessment and Evaluation Scheme:
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What |
To who
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When/Where (Frequency
in the course) |
Max Mark
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Evidence collected |
Course outcomes |
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Direct Assessment |
CIE |
IA |
Students |
Three tests (Average of three
tests to be computed) |
20 |
Blue books |
1,2,3,4,5,6 |
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One Case study |
05 |
Report |
1,2,3,4,5,6 |
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Total |
25 |
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SEE |
End Exam |
End of the course |
100 |
Answer scripts at BTE |
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Indirect
Assessment |
Student Feedback on course |
Students |
Middle of the
course |
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Feedback
forms |
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& 2,3 Delivery of course |
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End of
Course Survey |
End of the course |
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Questionnaires |
1,2,3,4,5,6 Effectiveness of Delivery
of instructions & Assessment Methods |
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Note: I.A. test shall be conducted
for 20 marks. After taking average of three tests marks, any decimals shall be
rounded off to the next higher digit.
Example only:
RUBRICS/CRITERIA FOR ASSESSING STUDENT’s CASE STUDY (5 Students in a group).
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Unsatisfactory 1 |
Developing 2 |
Satisfactory 3 |
Good 4 |
Exemplary 5 |
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1. Research and |
Does not |
Collects very |
Collects basic |
Collects more |
Collects a |
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gather data |
collect |
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information, |
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information |
information relate to
topic |
information, some relate |
most refer to the topic |
most refer to the topic |
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2.Full fills |
Does notable to |
slightly able |
Not precisely |
Precisely Able |
Excellent in |
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teams roles and |
interpret data |
to interpret |
able to |
to interpret |
interpreting |
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data interpretation |
perform any duties assigned |
data and Performs |
interpret data and Performs |
Data and Performs almost |
data and Performs all |
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very little |
nearly all |
all duties |
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3.Shares work |
Always relies |
Rarely does |
Usually does |
Always does the |
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on others to do |
the assigned |
the assigned |
assigned work, |
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the work |
work, often needs |
work, rarely needs |
rarely needs reminding. |
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4. Listen to |
Is always |
Usually does |
Listens, but |
Listens and talks |
Listens and |
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other team |
talking, never |
most of the |
sometimes talk |
a little more |
talks a fare |
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mates and able to conclude |
allows anyone to else to speak |
talking, rarely allows |
too much and able to infer |
than needed and able to precisely |
amount and excellently |
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conclude |
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speak and |
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Questions for CIE and SEE will be designed to evaluate the various
educational components (Bloom’s taxonomy) such as:
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% in
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Remembering |
35 |
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Understanding |
50 |
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Application |
10 |
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4 |
Analysis
(activities) |
05 |
