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    This document introduces ethics and engineering ethics. It defines ethics as morally correct principles and the study of morality. Engineering ethics examines moral values, issues, and decisions in engineering. The document outlines developing a well-reasoned response to moral dilemmas by considering all issues, parties, consequences, and duties. It also introduces the National Society of Professional Engineers Code of Ethics, which establishes engineers' responsibilities to hold public safety paramount, issue truthful statements, and conduct honorably. Students will apply the Code in an exercise and subsequent quiz.

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    This document introduces ethics and engineering ethics. It defines ethics as morally correct principles and the study of morality. Engineering ethics examines moral values, issues, and decisions in engineering. The document outlines developing a well-reasoned response to moral dilemmas by considering all issues, parties, consequences, and duties. It also introduces the National Society of Professional Engineers Code of Ethics, which establishes engineers' responsibilities to hold public safety paramount, issue truthful statements, and conduct honorably. Students will apply the Code in an exercise and subsequent quiz.

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    This document introduces ethics and engineering ethics. It defines ethics as morally correct principles and the study of morality. Engineering ethics examines moral values, issues, and decisions in engineering. The document outlines developing a well-reasoned response to moral dilemmas by considering all issues, parties, consequences, and duties. It also introduces the National Society of Professional Engineers Code of Ethics, which establishes engineers' responsibilities to hold public safety paramount, issue truthful statements, and conduct honorably. Students will apply the Code in an exercise and subsequent quiz.

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    Introduction To Ethics

    Goals

    Introduce and Define Ethics Develop a Process for Responding to Ethical Problems Understand the Role of Engineering Codes of Ethics Practice the Process on Engineering Cases

    Defining Ethics

    Ethics - synonyms for morally correct or justified - set of justified moral principles of obligation, rights, and ideals Ethics - particular beliefs or attitudes concerning morality
    Ethics - area of study or inquiry an activity of understanding moral values, resolving moral issues, and justifying moral judgments

    What are moral values? What is morality?

    Dictionary concerns right and wrong, good and bad, the rules that ought to be followed. Morality about reasons centered in respect for other people as well as ourselves, reasons that involve their good as well as our own.

    How are ethics and law related?


    Legal & Ethical

    Illegal & Ethical

    Illegal & Unethical

    Legal & Unethical

    Developing a Well-Reasoned Response to a Moral Dilemma


    Moral dilemmas are situations in which two or more moral obligations, duties, rights, goods, or ideals come into conflict with one another. How does one decide whether a response is well-reasoned? What criteria apply? Can we reliably judge?

    Responses can be judged on these criteria:


    1.

    2.

    3.

    4.

    Whether the response addresses each of the issues and points of ethical conflict presented in the case or problem; Whether each interested partys legitimate expectations are considered; Whether the consequences of acting are recognized, specifically described (not just generally mentioned), and incorporated into the decision; and Whether each of the duties or obligations of the protagonist are described and grounded in moral considerations.

    Engineering Ethics

    Why Ethics should be important to you as an engineer What resources are available to help you make ethical decisions when confronted with a moral dilemma

    Example: The Challenger Explosion

    Mission 51 - NASA January 28, 1986

    Engineering Ethics

    Engineering ethics is the study of the moral values, issues, and decisions involved in engineering practice.

    responsibilities ideals character traits social policies

    relationships desirable from individuals and corporations engaged in engineering.

    Ethics and Practicing Engineering


    Engineering Firm Global Environment
    Engineer Manager Colleagues

    Family

    Engineering Profession Industry & Other Firms Law, Government & Public

    Clients or Consumers

    Engineering Code of Ethics

    Some professional organizations have addressed the complexity of moral issues in their fields by developing codes of ethics Professional codes of ethics consist primarily of principles of responsibility that delineate how to promote the public good.

    Roles of Codes

    Shared Standards

    Positive Support to Act Ethically


    Guidance Concerning Obligations Motivation Education Deterrence and Discipline Professional Image

    NSPE Code of Ethics for Engineers


    Preamble

    I. Fundamental Canons
    II. Rules of Practice III. Professional Obligations

    Fundamental Canon

    Engineers, in the fulfillment of their professional duties, shall: Hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public. Perform services only in areas of their competence. Issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner.

    1. 2. 3.

    Fundamental Canon
    4. 5. 6.

    Act for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees. Avoid deceptive acts. Conduct themselves honorably, responsibly, ethically, and lawfully so as to enhance the honor, reputation, and usefulness of the profession.

    In-Class Exercise & Discussion


    Application of the Code

    Handouts: NSPE Code of Ethics, Sample Cases Large Group Discussion: Case 1 Small Group Discussion:

    Using the sample case provided, fill out the in-class discussion worksheet and write any comments on the back
    After groups have completed this exercise, groups will report back to the class on their findings

    Assignment Concept & Application Quiz


    On Carmen, in the Ethics Module section.

    You will have to:

    Be able to answer general questions about the methodology and terminology related to ethics Be able to apply terminology and methodology to a case similar to the exercises completed in class today

    Check syllabus for due date

    Summary

    Defined ethics and engineering ethics

    Tried one approach to developing a wellreasoned response to a moral dilemma


    Introduced the NSPE Engineering Code of Ethics Tried application of the Code of Ethics to engineering cases

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