IPS355 - Interpersonal Skills

Subject Title
Interpersonal Skills

Subject Description
This subject provides an opportunity for students to gain an appreciation for, and an understanding of, the importance of dealing effectively with others. The course introduces students to the need for effective interpersonal skills to enhance their career success and contribute to creating a positive workplace environment. It also addresses the fundamentals of engineering ethics, as well as the impact of engineering on society and the environment.

Credit Status
One subject credit in the Computer Engineering Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, or Electronics Engineering Technician programs.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

1.         Describe and assess why interpersonal and human relations skills are important in the workplace and in personal careers.
 
2.         Identify and analyze the interpersonal and human relations skills required and needed in the Canadian workplace.
 
3.         Understand the importance of workplace competence, and the need for diversity and equality in an effective work environment.
 
4.         Examine and analyze the need and importance of self-motivation and individual goal setting.
 
5.         Identify, examine, and model individual and workplace values, attitudes, and standards of behaviour.
 
6.         Describe and model ethical engineering practice in accordance with Canadian Law as it relates to engineering technology ethics.
 
7.         Identify and explain the many communications methods for both business and personal effectiveness and success.
 
8.         Describe and demonstrate the interpersonal skills needed in working with and for others.
 
9.         Examine and demonstrate effective leadership behaviour and self-confidence development strategies.
 
10.       Describe and assess self-oriented career development skills and strategies to enhance interpersonal effectiveness and maintain currency in your chosen profession.
 
11.       Describe and analyze the growth of the digital economy and its impact on organizational and interpersonal effectiveness.
 
12.       Demonstrate a clear understanding of the ethical responsibility of engineering decisions with respect to environmental, social, and moral issues.
 
13.       Enable a mature interpersonal response to new/uncertain  Canadian Business/technical environments the student may be placed in.

Essential Employability Skills

    •  Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken and visual form that fulfils the purpose and meets the needs of the audience.

    •  Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication.

    •  Apply a systematic approach to solve problems.

    •  Show respect for diverse opinions, values, belief systems, and contributions of others.

    •  Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals.

Academic Integrity
Seneca upholds a learning community that values academic integrity, honesty, fairness, trust, respect, responsibility and courage. These values enhance Seneca's commitment to deliver high-quality education and teaching excellence, while supporting a positive learning environment. Ensure that you are aware of Seneca's Academic Integrity Policy which can be found at: http://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/about/policies/academic-integrity-policy.html Review section 2 of the policy for details regarding approaches to supporting integrity. Section 2.3 and Appendix B of the policy describe various sanctions that can be applied, if there is suspected academic misconduct (e.g., contract cheating, cheating, falsification, impersonation or plagiarism).

Please visit the Academic Integrity website http://open2.senecac.on.ca/sites/academic-integrity/for-students to understand and learn more about how to prepare and submit work so that it supports academic integrity, and to avoid academic misconduct.

Discrimination/Harassment
All students and employees have the right to study and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and/or harassment. Language or activities that defeat this objective violate the College Policy on Discrimination/Harassment and shall not be tolerated. Information and assistance are available from the Student Conduct Office at student.conduct@senecapolytechnic.ca.

Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
The College will provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities in order to promote academic success. If you require accommodation, contact the Counselling and Accessibility Services Office at ext. 22900 to initiate the process for documenting, assessing and implementing your individual accommodation needs.

Camera Use and Recordings - Synchronous (Live) Classes
Synchronous (live) classes may be delivered in person, in a Flexible Learning space, or online through a Seneca web conferencing platform such as MS Teams or Zoom. Flexible Learning spaces are equipped with cameras, microphones, monitors and speakers that capture and stream instructor and student interactions, providing an in-person experience for students choosing to study online.

Students joining a live class online may be required to have a working camera in order to participate, or for certain activities (e.g. group work, assessments), and high-speed broadband access (e.g. Cable, DSL) is highly recommended. In the event students encounter circumstances that impact their ability to join the platform with their camera on, they should reach out to the professor to discuss. Live classes may be recorded and made available to students to support access to course content and promote student learning and success.

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