University of the Immaculate Conception -

Davao City

Engineering Ethics & Computer Laws

Course Description

The course includes moral issues and decisions confronting individuals

and organizations involved in engineering. This subject will focus on
the study of the code of ethics, conflict of interests, safety and risk
trade-offs in design, confidentiality, behaviour in the workplace,
intellectual property, patents, trade secrets and contemporary issues
in engineering.

Course Objectives

After completing this course, the student must be able to:

1. Understand the fundamentals of professionalism and ethics with

the focus on the fields of engineering.
2. Study the codes of ethics, conflict of interest, safety and risk
trade-offs in design, confidentiality, behaviour in the workplace,
intellectual property, patents, trade secrets and contemporary
issues in engineering.

Grading System
Quiz 40%
Exam 40%
CP 15%
Attendance 5%
 TOTAL 100%

Course Outline

1. Principle of Ethics
2. Professional Ethics, Codes of Conduct, and Moral Responsibility
3. Ethical Issues
 Professional Responsibility
 Health and Safety
 Privacy
 Security
4. Philippine IT and related laws
 Electronic Commerce Act
 Access Device Regulations Act
 Intellectual Property Code
5. Transnational Issues
 Cybercrimes
 Electronic Commerce
 International Agreements
6. Social Issues
 Digital Divide, Equity and Access
 Online Communities and Social Networking
 Nanoethics and other emerging issues