Course Details

Course Information Package

Course Unit TitleENGINEERING PROFESSIONALISM AND ETHICS
Course Unit CodeCES390
Course Unit Details
Number of ECTS credits allocated3
Learning Outcomes of the course unitBy the end of the course, the students should be able to:
  1. Recognize the importance of active participation in professional societies and organizations in professional practice.
  2. Develop an awareness of the impact of technology and engineering on society, including life safety and environmental issues.
  3. Describe the societal context of the civil engineering profession.
  4. Assess the ethical responsibilities of practicing engineers.
  5. Develop skills for communicating and defending ideas effectively, including oral and written communication and technical report writing skills.
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
PrerequisitesNONECo-requisitesNONE
Recommended optional program componentsNONE
Course Contents

Analysis of Work Relationships: Artisan–Master Vs. Professional Status. Characteristics of Professional Status. The growth and development of Professionalism. The founding societies

Role of the Engineer: The Engineer’s Responsibilities. Public Vs Client Obligations. Values and professional Practice.

Codes of Professional Contact: Discussion for the need of a Code of Contact. Analysis of the Cyprus American and UK Codes. Examples.

Professionalism and Current Ethical Dilemmas: Case Studies relating to Environment Vs Technology. Ethical Dilemmas.

Recommended and/or required reading:
Textbooks
  • Mike Martin & Roland Schinzinger, Ethics in Engineering, 4th ed., McGraw-Hill, 2004.
References
  • Deborah G. Johnson, Ethical Issues in Engineering, Prentice Hall, 1990
  • Magazine articles and Scientific Journals/Periodicals.
Planned learning activities and teaching methodsThe course will be presented through lectures in class. The aim of lectures is to lay down the concepts and explain to students the fundamentals of professional contact and the philosophy and principles of ethics.  An important element of the subject is to generate discussions and encourage questions relating to behaviour at or during exercising engineering duties.  Part of the material is presented using visual aids (normally in Power Point presentations). Although the course materials (notes presentations etc.) are available, students are strongly encouraged to read the subject textbook as well as to perform their own research on particular aspects or practical applications. Interaction with students is achieved through the class website, and during office hours or by appointment in order to provide any necessary tutoring.
Assessment methods and criteria
Midterm Tests30%
Assignments20%
Final Exam50%
Language of instructionEnglish
Work placement(s)NO

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