Bsc in Electrical Engineering

Course Details

Course Information Package

Course Unit TitleETHICS AND PROFESSIONALISM IN ENGINEERING
Course Unit CodeAEEE161
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 and handle effectively moral problems and issues in engineering.
  2. Comprehend, clarify and assess arguments on opposing sides of moral issues.
  3. Define what is a profession.
  4. Form consistent and comprehensive view points based upon a consideration of relevant facts.
  5. Understand ethical commitment and professional responsibility of mechanical engineers
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
PrerequisitesAENG101Co-requisitesNONE
Recommended optional program componentsNONE
Course Contents

Introduction and Overview

Definition of “engineering ethics”

Presentation of three scenarios concerning “ethical issues”

 

Engineering Code of Ethics

Introduction to engineering code of ethics

ETEK Code of Ethics (students will need to obtain a copy)

NSPE Code of Ethics (students will need to obtain a copy)

The use of cases as being central in the teaching of engineering ethics

 

Professional responsibility and trust

Professional responsibility and trust

Conception and Philosophical issues

Definition of a “Professional” Engineer

 

Responsibility of Engineers:

Responsibilities of Engineers as employees and Managers

Recommended and/or required reading:
Textbooks
  • Engineering Ethics Concepts and Cases, C. E. Harris, Jr. M. S. Pritchard & M. R. Rabins, 2nd edition, Wadsworth, 2000.
References
  • Ethics in Engineering, by Martin M. W., Schinzinger R., 4th edition,
  • Engineering Ethics, by C. B. Fleddermann, 2nd edition, Prentice Hall, 2003
Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The taught part of course is delivered to the students by means of lectures, conducted with the help of computer presentations. Lecture notes and presentations are available through the web for students to use in combination with the textbooks.

Assessment methods and criteria
Assignments50%
Final Exam50%
Language of instructionEnglish
Work placement(s)NO

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