Course Map: Course and Learning Outcomes Use this document to 1) identify your course outcomes and then 2) your learning outcomes for each module. You will use these outcomes when you develop your module outlines. Review the University of New Haven Guidelines for Course Development as you develop your outcomes. Course Outcomes: EASC2215 Sustainability, Ethics and Professional Issues After completion of this course: you will be able to: 1. Identify the need for sustainable engineering 2. Analyze impact of climate change on engineered systems 3. Describe resource use patterns and its implications for engineering design 4. Identify the importance of ethics in engineering. 5. Describe the NSPE Code of Ethics. 6. Identify elements of professionalism. 7. Define whistleblowing in an engineering context. Learning Outcomes List your learning outcomes and identify how they align with your course outcomes and level of Bloom’s Taxonomy. Module 1: Title: Introduction to Sustainability After completion of this module, you will be able to: Course Outcome Bloom’s Met (No.) Taxonomy Level*
No.
Learning Outcome
1
Define sustainability as it relates to the triple bottom line.
1
2
Recognize the timeframe and issues to be dealt with towards sustainability.
1
Knowledge Comprehension
Module 2: Title: Population Trends After completion of this module, you will be able to: !1
No.
Learning Outcome
Course Outcome Bloom’s Met (No.) Taxonomy Level*
1
Recognize global population and factors that affect growth trends
1,3
2
Distinguish different growth curves and their relations to carrying capacity
1,3
Comprehension Analysis
Module 3: Title: Tragedy of the Commons After completion of this module, you will be able to: No.
Learning Outcome
Course Outcome Bloom’s Met (No.) Taxonomy Level*
1
Interpret the theory behind Tragedy of the Commons
2,3
2
Examine how the theory can be used to sustainably manage common resources with examples from practice
2,3
Application Application
Module 4: Title: Climate Change No.
Learning Outcome
Course Outcome Bloom’s Met (No.) Taxonomy Level*
1
Recognize factors that affect climate on Earth
2
2
Review observed and projected temperature and precipitation changes
2
3
Examine societal, environmental, economic implications of a changing climate and response of environmental systems
2
Comprehension Comprehension Analysis
Module 5: Title: Traditional and Renewable Energy Sources After completion of this module, you will be able to: No.
Learning Outcome
Course Outcome Bloom’s Met (No.) Taxonomy Level*
1
Recognize global energy consumption patterns
3
Comprehension
2
Describe types of fossil fuels, their benefits and costs
3
Comprehension
!2
3
Analyze alternative energy sources and their application potential in the U.S.
3
Analysis
Module 6: Title: Water Resources After completion of this module, you will be able to: No. 1
Learning Outcome Describe water management problems and strategies
Course Outcome Bloom’s Met (No.) Taxonomy Level* 2, 3
Comprehension
Module 7: Title: Urban Environment After completion of this module, you will be able to: No.
Learning Outcome
Course Outcome Bloom’s Met (No.) Taxonomy Level*
1
Analyze green buildings from a triple bottom line perspective
1, 3
2
Analyze novel technologies towards upgrading the electric grid
1, 3
3
Analyze role of transportation systems and upcoming future technologies
1, 3
Analysis Analysis Analysis
Module 8: Title: Introduction to Engineering Ethics and Professionalism After completion of this module, you will be able to: No.
Learning Outcome
Course Outcome Bloom’s Met (No.) Taxonomy Level*
1
Identify the need for engineering ethics.
4
2
Recognize the importance of engineering ethics attributed by accreditation institutions.
4
3
Appraise the value of professional development and lifelong learning.
4
Knowledge Comprehension Analysis
Module 9: Title: Engineering Ethics !3
After completion of this module, you will be able to: No.
Learning Outcome
Course Outcome Bloom’s Met (No.) Taxonomy Level*
1
Understand the social responsibility aspect of engineering.
5
2
Describe the NSPE Code of Ethics.
5
Comprehension Evaluation
Module 10: Title: KEEN – Resolving Ethical Issues After completion of this module, you will be able to: No.
Learning Outcome
Course Outcome Bloom’s Met (No.) Taxonomy Level*
1
Assess your position on an ethics scale
4
Evaluation
2
Define ethics in the context of professional settings
4
Knowledge
3
Explain why ethical behavior and the trust it engenders are essential for all engineers especially entrepreneurial engineers
4
4
Analyze ethical dilemma case studies and explain who resolved them and how
4
5
Apply three methods for resolving ethical dilemmas
4
Comprehension
Analysis Application
Module 11: Title: Professionalism – Job Application Stage After completion of this module, you will be able to: No.
Learning Outcome
Course Outcome Bloom’s Met (No.) Taxonomy Level*
1
Recognize the steps involved in a typical recruitment process.
6
2
Identify elements that make up a strong resume.
6
Comprehension Analysis
Module 12: Title: Professionalism – At the Workplace After completion of this module, you will be able to:
!4
No. 1
Learning Outcome Recognize elements and habits that enable a young engineer to be successful on the job.
Course Outcome Bloom’s Met (No.) Taxonomy Level* 6
Comprehension
Module 13: Title: Case Studies on Engineering Ethics After completion of this module, you will be able to: No. 1
Learning Outcome Analyze real events and the actions taken by involved parties from an engineering ethics perspective.
Course Outcome Bloom’s Met (No.) Taxonomy Level* 4
Analyze
Module 14: Title: Whistleblowing in Engineering After completion of this module, you will be able to: No. 1
Learning Outcome Describe whistleblowing in a professional, engineering context.
Course Outcome Bloom’s Met (No.) Taxonomy Level* 7
Knowledge
!5