Professional Practice in Engineering and Computing: Preparing for Future Careers

This book is a comprehensive resource for undergraduate courses in professional practice and career development, focusing on the challenges and qualities applicable to graduates on the threshold of their careers. It covers topics such as ethical and legal considerations, professional communication, reflective practice, leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship, safety, and sustainability in engineering design, and project management, artificial intelligence, and professional career development.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 452 pages
Publication date: 02 October 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book has been meticulously crafted with an intellectual framework to specifically address the unique challenges and distinctive qualities that graduates embarking on their careers must navigate. Young professionals find themselves at a pivotal juncture, where they must establish their competence in adhering to multifaceted sets of ethical, environmental, social, and technological parameters. This competence holds immense significance in shaping the curricula of higher education programs, as professional bodies increasingly rely on accredited degrees as the primary means of membership. Consequently, this four-part book serves as an invaluable resource for a two-semester undergraduate course in professional practice and career development within universities and colleges.

With its extensive coverage of a diverse range of topics, each part of the book can be utilized as a reference for other related courses where sustainability, leadership, systems thinking, and professional practice are evident and increasingly prominent.

Key Features:

• Identifies the values that are intrinsic to the engineering and computing professions, fostering a comprehensive understanding of what it means to be a member of such a field.
• Explores the role of ethical and legal considerations in engineering practice, emphasizing their critical importance in shaping professional decisions and actions.
• Discusses the significance of professional communication and reflective practice in reaching and engaging diverse audiences effectively.
• Presents the practices of leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship, safety, and sustainability in engineering design, emphasizing their pivotal role in creating sustainable and resilient solutions.
• Analyzes and discusses the contemporary practices of project management, artificial intelligence, and professional career development, highlighting their potential to drive growth and advancement in the field.

By delving into these critical aspects, this book equips graduates with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to thrive in their professional endeavors and make a meaningful impact on the world. Whether they are aspiring engineers, computer scientists, or professionals in any other field, this resource will serve as a valuable guide for their journey of growth and development.

Weight: 688g
Dimension: 155 x 235 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032653907