KTU 2024 Scheme · Semester 4 · Common to all branches — offered in S3 or S4 (institution decides, alongside Economics for Engineers)

Engineering Ethics and Sustainable Development (UCHUT347) Syllabus

Official KTU 2024 Scheme syllabus for Engineering Ethics and Sustainable Development, Semester 4, Common to all branches — offered in S3 or S4 (institution decides, alongside Economics for Engineers) (Computer Science and Engineering).

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Course Code

UCHUT347

Credits

Teaching Hours

2:0:0:0 (L:T:P:R) — activity/portfolio based

CIE Marks

ESE Marks

Exam Duration

Portfolio and activity based (see CIE breakdown) — no traditional written ESE component

Prerequisites

None

Semester

Semester 4

Course Objective

To equip students with the knowledge and skills to make ethical decisions and implement gender-sensitive practices in their professional lives; to develop a holistic and interdisciplinary approach to engineering ethics from a perspective of environment protection and sustainable development; and to develop the ability to find strategies for implementing sustainable engineering solutions.

Module-wise Syllabus

Module 1

6 contact hours

Fundamentals of ethics: personal vs. professional ethics, civic virtue, respect for others, profession and professionalism, integrity in design/development/research, plagiarism, technology and the digital revolution — data/information/knowledge, cybertrust and cybersecurity, data collection and management, managing conflict, confidentiality, codes of ethics. Basic concepts in Gender Studies: sex, gender, sexuality, gender spectrum, gender identity and expression, gender stereotypes, gender disparity and discrimination, history of women in science and technology, gendered technologies, gender policy and empowerment initiatives.

Module 2

6 contact hours

Introduction to Environmental Ethics: definition, importance and historical development, key philosophical theories (anthropocentrism, biocentrism, ecocentrism). Sustainable Engineering Principles: triple bottom line (economic, social, environmental), life cycle analysis and sustainability metrics. Ecosystems and Biodiversity: functions, conservation, human impact, an overview of Kerala/India ecosystems. Landscape and Urban Ecology: urbanization's environmental impact, sustainable urban planning and green infrastructure.

Module 3

6 contact hours

Hydrology and Water Management: water cycle, scarcity and pollution, sustainable water management, environmental flow and disasters. Zero Waste Concepts and Practices: definition, principles, reduce/reuse/recycle strategies, case studies. Circular Economy and Degrowth: the circular economy model, linear vs circular economies, degrowth principles. Mobility and Sustainable Transportation: environmental impacts, sustainable transportation design, e-mobility.

Module 4

6 contact hours

Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technologies: overview of renewable sources, sustainable technologies, adoption challenges. Climate Change and Engineering Solutions: climate change science, impact on natural/human systems, Kerala/India and the climate crisis, engineering mitigation/adaptation solutions. Environmental Policies and Regulations: key national/international policies, the engineer's role in policy implementation, ethical considerations. Case studies and future directions in environmental ethics and sustainability.

Course Outcomes

CO1Develop the ability to apply the principles of engineering ethics in their professional life.
CO2Develop the ability to exercise gender-sensitive practices in their professional lives.
CO3Develop the ability to explore contemporary environmental issues and sustainable practices.
CO4Develop the ability to analyse the role of engineers in promoting sustainability and climate resilience.
CO5Develop interest and skills in addressing pertinent environmental and climate-related challenges through a sustainable engineering approach.

Assessment Pattern (CIE: 50 marks, ESE: 50 marks)

Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE)

Reflective Journal (Individual, weekly entries)	5
Micro Project (case study analysis, gender-topic literature survey, sustainable-development project study)	25
Activities (one each from Modules II, III, IV)	15
Final Presentation	5

End Semester Examination (ESE)

Total 50 marks, Portfolio and activity based (see CIE breakdown) — no traditional written ESE component. See the official KTU syllabus document for the exact Part A / Part B question pattern for this course.

Textbooks & Reference Books

Reference Books

Ethics in Engineering Practice and Research — Caroline Whitbeck (Cambridge University Press & Assessment, 2nd edition, August 2011)
Virtue Ethics and Professional Roles — Justin Oakley (Cambridge University Press & Assessment, November 2006)
Sustainability Science — Bert J.M. de Vries (Cambridge University Press & Assessment, 2nd edition, December 2023)
Sustainable Engineering: Principles and Practice — Bhavik R. Bakshi (Cambridge University Press & Assessment, 2019)
Engineering Ethics — M Govindarajan, S Natarajan and V S Senthil Kumar (PHI Learning Private Ltd, New Delhi, 2012)
Professional Ethics and Human Values — RS Naagarazan (New Age International (P) Limited, New Delhi, 2006)
Ethics in Engineering — Mike W Martin and Roland Schinzinger (Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, 4th edition, 2014)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many credits is KTU Engineering Ethics and Sustainable Development (UCHUT347)?

2 credits, with 2:0:0:0 (L:T:P:R) — activity/portfolio based teaching hours per week, under the KTU 2024 Scheme.

How many modules are in the UCHUT347 syllabus?

4 modules, 24 total contact hours.

What is the CIE and ESE mark split for this course?

CIE (Continuous Internal Evaluation): 50 marks. ESE (End Semester Examination): 50 marks, Portfolio and activity based (see CIE breakdown) — no traditional written ESE component. Total: 100 marks.

What are the recommended reference books for UCHUT347?

Ethics in Engineering Practice and Research (Caroline Whitbeck); Virtue Ethics and Professional Roles (Justin Oakley); Sustainability Science (Bert J.M. de Vries); Sustainable Engineering: Principles and Practice (Bhavik R. Bakshi), and others.

Is this syllabus specific to one branch, or common to others too?

This Semester 4 course is listed under Common to all branches — offered in S3 or S4 (institution decides, alongside Economics for Engineers) at KTU under the 2024 Scheme — check the course header above for which branches it's common to.

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