ENGR 7200
Transcript Abbreviation:
Eng Ethics & Prof
Course Description:
To learn professionalism and ethical decision-making strategies; topics include codes of ethics, moral frameworks,engineering as social experimentation, assessment of safety and risk, employer and employee rights and responsibilities, confidentiality and conflict of interest, whistle-blowing, research integrity, consulting engineers, expert witnesses. Engineering ethics case studies in detail
Course Levels:
Graduate
Designation:
Required
General Education Course
(N/A)
Cross-Listings
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
1.00
Max Credit Hours:
1.00
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
4 weeks (summer only)
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites
(N/A)
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions
(N/A)
Course Goals / Objectives:
To learn professionalism, ethical decision-making strategies, codes of ethics, moral frameworks, engineering as social experimentation, assessment of safety and risk, safe-exit and fail-safe systems, rights and responsibilities.
To learn about confidentiality and conflict of interest, whistle-blowing, research integrity, consulting, expert witnesses, environment and sustainable development, globalization, appropriate technology, and moral leadership in engineering.
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction and Ethical Dilemmas, Choices, and Codes of Ethics | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Moral Frameworks for Engineering Ethics | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Engineering as Social Experimentation | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Safety and Risk | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Case Studies for the Design Process | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Engineer's Responsibilities and Rights | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Case Studies for the Workplace | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Honesty | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Environmental Ethics | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Global Issues | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Cautious Optimism and Moral Leadership | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Homework Projects - 5 | 75% |
| Final Project | 25% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ethics in Engineering | Martin M. W., Schinzinger R. |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
(N/A)
Embedded Literacies Info
(N/A)
Attachments
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Additional Notes or Comments
(N/A)