Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2025 - SEE 402 D100

Professional Engineering Ethics and Practice (3)

Class Number: 6138

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2025: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Surrey

    Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2025: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
    Surrey

  • Prerequisites:

    SEE 110; Minimum of 100 units OR 80 units plus two-term co-op work.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An introduction to the engineering profession, law and ethics, and engineers' responsibility to society. Students will explore worker and public safety and the social, environmental and sustainability implications of engineering. Includes how to successfully transition to the next career stage. Special emphasis on communication skills.

Materials

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

At SFU, you are expected to act honestly and responsibly in all your academic work. Cheating, plagiarism, or any other form of academic dishonesty harms your own learning, undermines the efforts of your classmates who pursue their studies honestly, and goes against the core values of the university.

To learn more about the academic disciplinary process and relevant academic supports, visit: 


RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.