ASSESSMENT

COMPONENTS
KIX2003/KXEX2165
(Law and Ethics in Engineering/
Moral & Ethics of Engineering Profession)
 Ta b l eo f C o n t e n t s

Assessment Details 3

General Format 4

Submission Details 5

Appendix A: Group Assignment 6

Appendix B: Individual Assignment 9

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Hasil Di akhir kursus At the end of
Pembelajaran ini, pelajar dapat: the course,
Kursus* 1) Menyedari students are
Course implikasi able to:
Learning Undang- 1) Describe the
Outcomes* Undang dan implication
Etika terhadap of Law and
tingkah laku Ethics for
jurutera engineers'
2) Mengguna behaviour
pakai 2) Apply the
keperluan practical
praktikal Kod- needs of
kod Etika untuk Codes of
mengawal selia Ethics to
amalan regulate
kejuruteraan engineering
3) Menyedari practices.
implikasi 3) Describe the
Undang- implications
Undang dan of Law and
Etika dalam Ethics in
Bidang Engineering
Kejuruteraan works

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 Assessment Details
A. Course Work(40%) 1. Group assignment (10 %)
This is a GROUP task where
students will be assigned to work on
a project. Each group must consist of
FIVE (5) group members (mix
gender and ethnicity, will be
grouped by respective tutor).
The assignment questions have been
given in Appendix A. Please refer
general format, submission details
and given front cover to complete
the tasks.

2. Individual assignment (10 %)

This is an INDIVIDUAL task. The
assignment question has been given
in Appendix B. Please refer general
format, submission details and
given front cover to complete the
tasks.

3. Mid-term Test in Week 8 (20 %) -

Individual work
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 General Format
Format of the Take Home Test and Individual Assignment
The following guideline should be followed when preparing your group assignment and individual
assignment:
1. The tasks must be typed.
2. The group assignment is a GROUP work of FIVE (5) of mixed gender and ethnicity
while the individual assignment is an INDIVIDUAL work.
3. Please use the front cover provided in Appendix A and B and fill up the details; student’s
name, matric number, and submission date.
4. The margins should be set as follows to assist in marking:
 Top 2.54 cm
 Bottom 2.54 cm
 Right 2.54 cm
 Left 2.54 cm
5. Spacing should be single line spacing, 1.5
6. Font theme and size should be Times New Roman, 12 pt.
7. The requirement for maximum pages (including cover page and references)
of each coursework are given as follows:

Maximum No. of
No. Course Work
Pages

1 Group assignment 10

2 Individual Assignment 5

8. Suitable references should be included at the end of each take home test. A minimum offive
(5) references must be cited.
9. The group assignment will contribute maximum of 10 marks to your overall coursework mark.

10. The individual assignment will contribute maximum of 10 marks to your overallcoursework.
 SubmissionDetails
1. All coursework must be submitted in the Spectrum Submission Box and put the title of
your document (in PDF format) as follow:

For Individual assignment: [LECTURE GROUP] [FULL NAME] [MATRIC NO]

For Group assignment: [LECTURE GROUP] [GROUPING NUMBER]

*lecture group: G1, G2 or G3

*check your grouping no. in the given group name list

Penalties are strictly enforced for late submissions.

2. The deadlines for each coursework are as follows:

No. Coursework Deadlines

G1: 29/11/2021
1 Group Assignment G2: 30/11/2021
G3: 01/12/2021

G1: 29/11/2021
2 Individual Assignment G2: 30/11/2021
G3: 01/12/2021

3. Please retain a copy of the course work for your record.

4. For any inquiries, please contact the Instructor in Charge or the tutors as follows:

Instructor-in-Charge: ASSOCIATE PROF. DR. TAN CHOU YONG

Email: chouyong@um.edu.my

Tutor (Group 1):

Ms. Toh HS
Email:
huisin0707@gmail.com
Mobile Phone: 016-7328693

Tutor (Group 2):

Ms. Long SX
Email:
suxian0310@gmail.com
Mobile Phone:
017-5195308

Tutor (Group 3): Ms. Yit JE

Email:
jingee1994@gmail.com
Mobile Phone:
016-5349689

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 APPENDIX A: GROUP ASSIGNMENT

UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

PROGRAMME: Bachelor in Engineering

MODULE TITLE: Law and Ethics in Engineering/Moral and Ethics of Engineering Profession

CODE : KIX2003/KXEX2165

SEMESTER : 1_2021/2022

No of pages : Two (2)

Weightage : Marks obtained in this coursework will carry 10% of the weightage in the
overall performance the examination

COURSEWORK
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1. This coursework is a group exercise with each group not exceeding 5 students.

2. The coursework must not be less than 1000 words and not more than 10 pages (including
cover page and references).

3. The coursework must be submitted not later than week 7 of the semester.
.
4. The completed coursework must be the students’ own work which is done as a result of
group discussion and research.

5. The completed coursework, if it contains ideas or work from authors of books or journals or
other publications, must be acknowledged in the coursework.

6. Plagiarism means to make use of other people’s ideas or works as if they represent your
own work. Plagiarism can result in the students failing their examination.

7. The coursework must be word processed on A4 paper on single side only using Times New
Roman font 12 and 1.5 spacing. The coursework must have a cover page as attached.

8. Acknowledgement of other authors’ ideas or works can be made in accordance with the
Harvard Referencing Guide.

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 TOPIC

Mestum is a local manufacturer that produces dry food. One day, the plant suffered a breakdown in
one of the production line. Kamarul, an engineer in the company, was called upon by his superior
to inspect the situation and to take appropriate action. After the inspection, Kamarul concluded that
the broke down of the production was due to a failure in the water pump system.

After troubleshooting the root cause, Kamarul contacted the water pump manufacturer, Worldwide
Pump Berhad to inform them of the fault he discovered. He asked them if they could repair the
water pump and if so, the price and the duration of the repair. Worldwide Pump Berhad in reply told
Kamarul that they could do it for the price of RM2500 which includes the cost to collect and return
the water pump to Mestum within ten days from the date of collection of the water pump. Within his
authority, Kamarul immediately agreed to the terms of Worldwide Pump Berhad.

Mestum, at the time their production line broke down due to the faulty water pump, has a contract
with an another company based in Singapore, to supply them 300 000 packs of dry food. The
contract could have resulted in Mestum making a profit of RM 40,000 if delivered on time. But
unfortunately, this was not disclosed to Worldwide Pump Berhad when Kamarul entered into
contract with them to repair the water pump.

Worldwide Pump Berhad thereafter arranged with Mr. Kenneth, the owner of the transporter
company, to pick up the water pump from Mestum. Worldwide Pump Berhad managed to repair
the water pump within five days from the date of collection. Worldwide Pump Berhad immediately
arranged for Kenneth to collect the water pump to return it to Mestum. Unfortunately, while on the
way to return the water pump, Kenneth met with an accident. The lorry including the water pump
were totally damaged.

As a consultant, you were approached by Mestum to give advice on the action they can take for all
their losses including the party that they can take action against, if they were to take court action to
claim for their losses. Your advice must be supported by the relevant law and case law.

[10 marks]

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 UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

GROUP ASSIGNMENT COVER PAGE

MODULE TITLE: Law and Ethics in Engineering/Moral and Ethics of Engineering Profession

CODE : KIX2003/KXEX2165

SEMESTER : 1_2021/2022

I/We, the undersigned student/s, confirm that this group coursework is my/our own work and in
my/our own words. I/We authorize the University to verify my/our work for plagiarism and I/we
am/are aware that in the event plagiarism is detected my/our coursework will not be given any
mark and that the University is at liberty to take appropriate action against me/us.

No. Name of Student Student No. Signature

1
2
3
4
5

Submission Date: 29 NOVEMBER 2021 / 30 NOVEMBER 2021/ 1 DECEMBER 2021

 APPENDIX B: INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNEMENT

UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

PROGRAMME: Bachelor in Engineering

MODULE TITLE: Law and Ethics in Engineering /Moral and Ethics of Engineering Profession

CODE : KIX2003/KXEX2165

SEMESTER : 1_ 2020/2021

No of pages : Two (2)

Weightage : Marks obtained in this coursework will carry 10% of the weightage in the
overall performance the examination

COURSEWORK
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1. This coursework is an individual exercise.

2. The coursework must not be less than 1000 words and not more than 5 pages (including
cover page and references).

3. The coursework must be submitted not later than week 7 of the semester
.
4. The completed coursework must be the student’s own work which is done as a result of his
own research.

5. The completed coursework, if it contains ideas or work from authors of books or journals or
other publications, must be acknowledged in the coursework.

6. Plagiarism means to make use of other people’s ideas or works as if they represent your
own work. Plagiarism can result in the students failing their examination.

7. The coursework must be word processed on A4 paper on single side only using Times New
Roman font 12 and 1.5 spacing. The coursework must have a cover page as attached.

8. Acknowledgement of other authors’ ideas or works can be made in accordance with the
Harvard Referencing Guide.
 TOPIC

Mr. Chong is a civil engineer working for the company that produces industry structural beams.
Recently, as the Head of Unit of a project, he and his team had developed a new type of beam
made of composite materials and have shown very promising preliminary results. Mr. Benny, who
is Chong’s boss, is excited of the prospect of the new design of beam that is developed by Chong
and his team as this could generate huge profit to the company if is successfully developed.
Currently, Chong is responsible for the testing of the beam. He and his team are in the midst of
conducting a range of crucial tests for the reliability of the new beam. The testing is expected to
complete in two months’ time.

One day, Chong received a call from Mr. Benny to meet him in his office. Mr. Benny has asked
Chong to finish his test report on the new beam design within a week because an important
potential customer from Indonesia will visit the company the following week and wants to have a
look at the first test report. Chong first reaction is to refuse Mr. Benny’s request. He knew that he is
not able to finish the test report within a week as he first needs to do more reliability tests on the
new beam design. Chong considers these additional tests crucial for gaining good insight in the
reliability of the new beam design.

Mr. Benny tells Chong to abandon the plan on other tests and to start writing his report immediately
as Mr. Benny deemed the existing data is sufficient to convince the potential customer from
Indonesia. Mr. Benny also tells Chong that if Chong refuses, he will ask Hossein, Chong’s
colleague to write the report. Chong says that he really needs more time. Moreover, he objects to
Mr. Benny’s idea in requesting Hossein to write the report as Hossein is not knowledgeable of the
tests and will not be able to write a sound report. Mr. Benny does not look happy with Chong’s
response. After the meeting, Chong confronted Hossein who says that he would agree with Mr.
Benny and to write the report if Mr. Benny asks him to do so.

Question 1
Chong has always embrace ethical engineering practices. What should Chong do if he wishes to
apply The Code of Ethics to this situation? Discuss and indicate a likely outcome of the matter.

Question 2
In your opinion, what are the relevant virtues an engineer should possess in his/her workplace? If
you think Chong is an ethical engineer, what are his actions that supports the virtues you have
listed down earlier?

[10 marks]

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 UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT COVER PAGE

MODULE TITLE: Law and Ethics in Engineer/Moral and Ethics of Engineering Profession

CODE : KIX2003/KXEX2165

SEMESTER : 1_2021/2022

I, the undersigned student, confirm that this coursework is my own work and in my own words.
I authorize the University to verify my work for plagiarism and I am aware that in the event
plagiarism is detected, my coursework will not be given any mark and that the University is at
liberty to take appropriate action against me.

Signature:

Student Name: ……………………………………..

Student I.D: . ……………………………………….

Submission Date: 29 NOVEMBER 2021 / 30 NOVEMBER 2021/ 1 DECEMBER 2021