Outline and

Classroom Expectations
Engineering Ethics
CCE 490 – Section A

M 5:00 PM – 5:50 PM
BLP

Mr. Michel Owayjan

CCE 490: ENGINEERING ETHICS
• INSTRUCTOR: Michel Owayjan, M.E.
(mowayjan@aust.edu.lb)
• WEBSITE: http://michelowayjan.appspot.com
• CLASS HOURS: M 5:00 PM – 5:50 PM
Room: BLP
• OFFICE HOURS:
 TW 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
 Otherwise by appointment
Room: 805, Block A
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COURSE OBJECTIVES
• This is a senior-level course which presents an
exploration from the point of view of ethical theory of a
number of ethical problems in the work environment
encountered by engineers. The course enables students
to recognize the moral aspects of business decisions on
the personal, social, human, environmental, and global
levels.
CCE 490: ENGINEERING ETHICS
COURSE PREREQUISITES SENIOR STANDING

COURSE CREDITS 1 Credit Hour

INSTRUCTION TECHNIQUE
• Lectures will be used predominantly. These will be
supported by discussions and debates over case studies
as well as the administration of one or more term paper
assignments.
CCE 490: ENGINEERING ETHICS
TEXTBOOK
• Charles B. Fleddermann. Engineering
Ethics, 3/E. Upper Saddle River, New
Jersey, USA: Prentice Hall, 2008.
REFERENCES
• M.W. Martin & R. Shinzinger. Introduction
to Engineering Ethics. New York, USA: Mc-
Graw Hill, 2010.
• C.E. Harris, M.S. Pritchard & M.J. Rabins.
Engineering Ethics: Concepts & Cases.
Belmont, California, USA: Wadsworth,
2009.
GRADE DISTRIBUTION

Class Attendance ATT 05%

Quizzes QZS 20%
Term Paper TRM 20%
Class Exams
Exam No. 1 EX1 25% Best 1 out
of 2
Exam No. 2 EX2 25%
Counted
Final Exam FIN 30% (25%)
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the course, the student should be able to do the
following:
• Ethics within the context of the engineering profession.
• Ethical theories and moral reasoning in the engineering
profession.
• Rights and responsibilities inside the workplace of engineers.
• Safety matters and social experimentation as applied in
engineering organizations.
• Ethical issues pertaining to multinational corporations.
ATTENDANCE
For legitimate reasons only, a student is allowed to absent
him/herself for a maximum of 3 course lectures. However,
any absence of more than one session will be counted
toward the 5% evaluation of the course grade. Absences
beyond the specified maximum limit will result in an
automatic AW in the course and possibly other disciplinary
measures. An unexcused absence from an unannounced
quiz will result in a zero on that quiz. Should the student be
absent from a lecture during which a problem set or a project
assignment is due, it is the duty of the student to make
certain that the homework assignment is handed in on time.
Failure to do so will incur a penalty on that assignment’s
grade.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
The student should get familiar with the Students’ Handbook
2015-2017 of AUST. This is distributed to the student at the
beginning of every academic term. The student should also
be aware that plagiarism, abuse of laboratory facilities, and
other sorts of academic dishonesty are not tolerated and can
result in unsympathetic penalties.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

Note: No snacks or beverages, including water

bottles, are allowed in the classroom. The use
of cellphones is prohibited.
PROBLEM SETS

For most part of the course, problem sets will be

assigned on a weekly basis. Corrected problem
sets will be returned to the student at the
beginning of the lecture that succeeds the lecture
of the homework assignment submission.
COURSE OUTLINE BY TOPIC
Student Behaviors
• Be prompt
 Be ready to learn when class begins.
• Be prepared
 Have materials with you and know due dates.
• Be a polite and positive participant
 Speak in a normal tone of voice, and listen attentively.
• Be productive
 Turn in work on time, and always do your best.
• Be a problem solver
 Correct problems quickly and peacefully before they
escalate.
Show Respect

• Value yourself. Be honest and ethical, and

practice strong moral values.
• Treat all members of the university community
and all visitors with politeness and respect.
• Honor the ideas and opinions of others.
• Offer to help.
• Be responsible with property and belongings.
Responsibility for Coursework

• Bring notebook, textbook, planner, and

appropriate writing tools to class.
• Know due dates, and submit all coursework
on time.
• All assignments are announced in class and
on the website and online system.
Promote Lifelong Learning
You can develop lifelong learning traits:
 By showing curiosity about human nature and how the
world works.
 By seeking and valuing diversity.
 By persisting in seeking out new solutions.
 By using your unique talents and intelligence to promote
positive change.
 By learning and applying technology tools to solve
problems.
Policies

• Please be in your seat on time, as class

begins at that time.
• Major assignments and projects can be
resubmitted. They will be scored at a 50%
deduction per session.
• Absences
 Ask team members or a classmate first for
assignments.
 Each absence has a one-day grace period.
 Thank you

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