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Engineering Workplace Skills: Developing Reasoned Conclusions

Unit 01 Introduction

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Why did you choose to study engineering?

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Are you up to the challenge?

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Do you know what to expect, and do you feel prepared?

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What is your boss going to expect?

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The stuff engineering is made of

Chemistry Physics Algebra Calculus

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Engineering and Technology Labour Market Study

Employers expressed a high level of satisfaction with the science-based skills of new hires, but a lower level of satisfaction with non-technical skills.

As an engineer progresses in his or her career, the importance of non-technical skills increases.

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The stuff engineering is made of

Chemistry Physics Algebra Calculus

Communication Conflict resolution Teamwork Critical thinking

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Developing Reasoned Conclusions

(1) Critical self-reflection

(2) Critical analysis

(3) Communication

(4) Self-regulation

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In all other areas of life, we feel the spectre of scarcity

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Intelligence and wit

I dont need any more ...

... Im good.

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Venn diagram

Academia

Co-op

Industry

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The Course at a Glance

Unit 01 Unit 02 Unit 03 Unit 04 Unit 05 Unit 06 Unit 07 Unit 08 Unit 09 Unit 10

Introduction Reflective Thinking Analytic Reasoning Midterm Test Professional Communication Professional Ethics Final Test

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Navigating the Units

Objectives and Ring Wearer Video

Objectives

Ring Wearer Video

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Navigating the Units

Learning Material

Overview

Readings

Quiz Lecture

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Navigating the Units

Lecture Formats and Examples

Lecture Formats

Extra Resources

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Closing

I hope you'll enjoy this course. Best of luck with your job!

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