ENGINEERING ETHICS

Course Description

One of the conditions rendering a specific field of activity into a profession is the rules and regulations related to ethics. In this respect, engineering disciplines also possess unique professional rules of ethics; which are in fact inseparable from the general business ethics. Within the scope of the course and with the help of examples from different sectors, ethic topics, regulations and behaviors are covered. Main topics to be covered in this course can be listed as responsibility in engineering; framing the moral problem; organizing principles of ethical theories; computers, individual morality, and social policy; honesty, integrity, and reliability; safety, risk, and liability in engineering; engineers as employees; engineers and the environment; international engineering professionalism; and future challenges.

ENGINEERING ETHICS

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Course outcomes

1. 01 Will know to perform engineering and management duties based on scientific knowledge and ethical rules.
2. 02 Will not make decisions or take actions (or inaction) on purpose knowing that such decisions and/or actions (inactions) may harm the fellow workers, general public, organisation or environment.
3. 03 Will know to pdate his/her professional knowledge continuously.
4. 04 Will know not to accept jobs and/or duties which may cause conflict of interest.
5. 05 Will know the importance honesty, confidentiality, trust and reliability.

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Charles E. Harris, Michael S. Pritchard, and Michael J. Rabins. "Engineering Ethics: Concepts and Cases", 4th Ed.,Wadswort (2009)h, Cengage Learning
2. 02 Johnson, Daborah G., "ENGINEERING ETHICS Contemporary and Enduring Debates, Yale University Press (2020)

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Will know to perform engineering and management duties based on scientific knowledge and ethical rules.
2. L02 Will not make decisions or take actions (or inaction) on purpose knowing that such decisions and/or actions (inactions) may harm the fellow workers, general public, organisation or environment.
3. L03 Will know to pdate his/her professional knowledge continuously.
4. L04 Will know not to accept jobs and/or duties which may cause conflict of interest.
5. L05 Will know the importance honesty, confidentiality, trust and reliability.

Program Outcomes

1. 1. Analyzes, compares, and synthesizes advanced theoretical and applied knowledge in subfields of civil engineering.
2. 2. Identifies a problem in the field, formulates a research question, collects and analyzes data, and draws conclusions using scientific methods.
3. 3. Develops innovative solutions by applying modeling, analysis, and interpretation skills to complex engineering problems.
4. 4. Designs new systems, processes, or materials by considering real-world constraints such as economy, environment, sustainability, and safety.
5. 5. Plans laboratory or field studies, collects data, performs statistical analysis, and derives scientific results.
6. 6. Effectively uses modern analysis and design software, information technologies, and measurement tools in civil engineering applications.
7. 7. Recognizes, interprets, and integrates relationships between civil engineering and other engineering or scientific disciplines.
8. 8. Acts in accordance with ethical principles, demonstrates professional responsibility, and evaluates the societal impacts of engineering practices.
9. 9. Communicates research and engineering outcomes clearly and effectively through written, oral, and visual means.
10. 10. Works effectively in intra- and interdisciplinary teams and assumes leadership roles when necessary.
11. 11. Follows, critically evaluates, and continuously improves professional knowledge and skills through lifelong learning.
12. 12. Evaluates the environmental, sustainability, and societal impacts of engineering practices and develops responsible solutions.

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