Engineering Law and Ethics

Catalog description

This course introduces students to law and ethics as it applies to engineering and engineering management. Topics covered in the area of law include the following: legal responsibilities of owners, designers, and contractors: risk management via insurance, surety bonds, and contracts; legal implications of the common activities of design professionals; liens; expert testimony; and patent law. Topics covered in the area of ethics include the following: ethical codes of professionals; derivation of ethical structures; and the role of the engineer in assuring public safety, health, and welfare. Case studies dealing with law and ethics are included.