Engineers Society

This course aims to provide a general understanding of the society we live in and the engineers' roles and responsibilities towards society's well-being. The course is part of broadening education objective in the engineering curriculum. The course covers a wide range of topics including history, political, social and economic development, foreign policy and defence of Singapore and the issues confronting it, the history of engineering, engineering ethics and practices, international politics and globalization and contributions by engineers towards society. The students will have a holistic understanding of Singapore's past and present situation and on the impact of industry to the society.

Course Content

Pre-independence history of Singapore

Social and political development issues

Economic and industrial development issues

National cohesion and total defence

History of engineering

Engineering ethics

Engineering practice in Singapore (WSH and sustainability)

Our neighbours and international relations

Challenges of globalization and the new economy

Contribution of engineers in the new economy

Impact of industry to the society (by external speakers)