Introduction to Engineering Ethics

Catalog description

This course presents a philosophical examination of the nature of engineering practice and applied technology. The fundamental philosophy of ethics will be covered with application specific to engineering practice. The course will consider how the societal functions of engineers and applications of technology relate to basic ethical and intellectual values, what ethical obligations are implied by the uses and creation of technology, and what ethical duties engineers have in the practice of their careers. Case studies will be used to illustrate concepts.