Engineering Ethics (CNT108) | GSÜ - ECTS Information Guide

Content

Objective

The objective of this course is to introduce the students to the normative theories of ethics and to discuss the fundamental concepts and problems of the engineering ethics.

Course Content

Engineering ethics, professional ethics, moral reasoning, responsibility in engineering, how to frame moral problems, solving moral dilemmas, the social and moral dimension of technology, safety and reliability, risk taking in engineering, engineers and the environment, global problems.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students in this course will learn how to make moral decisions by taking into account professional codes of engineering ethics and by applying normative ethical theories. They will discover what kind of attitude they should have in facing ethical dilemmas, how to solve them and what types of conduct can be considered as morally wrong. They will reflect on the moral dimensions of the task of building a good life based on technology.

Teaching and Learning Methods

Reading and discussing teoretical texts and case studies.

References

Roland Schinzinger and Mike W. Martin, Introduction to Engineering Ethics, Mc Graw Hill, 2000.
Charles E. Harris, Michael S. Pritchard, Micheal J. Rabbins, Engineering Ethics, Wadsworth, 2009.

Assessment System

Contribution to Overall Grade
Activities	Number	Contribution
Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade	1	50
Contribution of final exam to overall grade	1	50
Total	2	100

In-Term Studies
Activities	Number	Contribution
Assignments	10	50
Presentation	0	0
Midterm Examinations (including preparation)	1	40
Project	0	0
Laboratory	0	0
Other Applications	0	0
Quiz	0	0
Term Paper/ Project	0	0
Portfolio Study	0	0
Reports	0	0
Learning Diary	10	50
Thesis/ Project	0	0
Seminar	0	0
Other	0	0
Total	21	140

Relation of Proficiency

No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Knowledge and understanding of a wide range of basic sciences (math, physics, ...) and the main concepts of engineering
2	Ability to combine the knowledge and skills to solve engineering problems and provide reliable solutions				X
3	Ability to select and apply methods of analysis and modeling to ask, reformulate and solve the complex problems of industrial engineering
4	Ability to conceptualize complex systems, processes or products under practical constraints to improve their performance, ability to use innovative methods of design
5	Ability to design, select and apply methods and tools needed to solve problems related to the practice of industrial engineering, ability to use computer technology
6	Ability to design experiments, collect and interpret data and analyze results
7	Ability to work independently, ability to participate in working groups and have a multidisciplinary team spirit
8	Ability to communicate effectively, ability to speak at least two foreign languages					X
9	Awareness of the need for continuous improvement of lifelong learning, ability to keep abreast of scientific and technological developments to use the tools of information management					X
10	Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility					X
11	Knowledge of the concepts of professional life as "project management", "risk management" and "management of change"		X
12	Knowledge on entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainability
13	Understanding of the effects of Industrial Engineering applications on global and social health, environment and safety.					X
14	Knowledge of the problems of contemporary society					X
15	Knowledge of the legal implications of the practice of industrial engineering

ECTS

Activities	Number	Period	Total Workload
Class Hours	15	2	30
Working Hours out of Class	15	1	15
Midterm Examinations (including preparation)	1	2	2
Final Examinations (including preparation)	1	0	0
Learning Diary	0	10	0
Total Workload			47
Total Workload / 25			1.88
Credits ECTS			2