Professional Documents
Culture Documents
EMGT 4110 Week1 Thursday Lecture1
EMGT 4110 Week1 Thursday Lecture1
Class Introduction
Instructor Information
Student Information
Class Syllabus/Schedule
Class Syllabus/Schedule
Required Texts for this Class
The Unwritten Laws of Engineering Intellectual Property: A Guide for Engineers Memory Jogger II Project Management Memory Jogger Homework/Participation (18%) Project /Presentation (12%) Exams (2 @ 20%) Final Exam (20%) Out of class requirements (10%)
Recommended Reading
Grading
Lab assignments due as specified; typically, At the end of the lab time At the beginning of next weeks class (lab)
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 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
or professional person.
http://ewh.ieee.org/cmte/pa/Status/Professional.html
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
honest practice.
http://ewh.ieee.org/cmte/pa/Status/Professional.html
From: http://www.cartoonstock.com/lowres/dcr0254l.jpg
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
Relation To:
(wk 1) Regarding Behavior in the Workplace (wks 3, 6, 7) Regarding Career and Personal Development (wks 2, 3)
Appreciate a persons good qualities Dont vent impatience and annoyance on the slight provocation Dont harbor grudges Consider feelings & interests of others Dont be preoccupied with our own selfish interests Help others when an opportunities arises Be fair and objective Dont take yourself too seriously Be genuinely cordial Give people the benefit of a doubt
last slide )
Do your best to be friendly and get along with everyone, but still stand your ground
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)
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)
http://careers.d.umn.edu/
http://www.d.umn.edu/careers/services/assessments.html
Email the results FIRST to yourself, then forward it
You can simply copy and paste the results of the skills assessment into email if you wish.
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 rsum to send to the company Prepare a cover letter to accompany the resume