American International University- Bangladesh

(AIUB)
Faculty of Engineering (EEE)

Course
Engineering Ethics and Environmental Protection Course Code: EEE 3107
Name:

Semester: Fall 2022-23 Submission date: 30-10-2022

CO1: Design solution for complex ethical dilemma in accordance with professional engineering practices
Item:
(P.f.2.C6).

Student
Nasrin Islam Student ID:18-36636-1
Name:

Departme
CSE Section:D
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Marking Rubrics (to be filled by Faculty)

Proficient Good Average Poor

Category Secured Marks
[6] [5] [4-3] [2-1]
Dilemma /problem to Dilemma /problem to be Dilemma /problem to Dilemma /problem to be
be considered critically is be considered critically considered critically is
considered critically is stated, described, and is stated, but description stated without
stated clarified so that leaves some terms clarification or
Explanation of
clearly and described understanding is not undefined, ambiguities description.
Ethical
comprehensively, seriously impeded by unexplored, boundaries
Dilemma delivering relevant omissions. undetermined,
information
necessary for full
understanding.

Accepted Identifies and relates all Identifies and relates Identifies and but does Fails to identify and
practice areas the solutions with the some of the solutions not relates the solutions does not relates the
in the accepted practice in the with the accepted with the accepted solutions with the
engineering discipline. practice in the practice in the accepted practice in the
engineering
engineering discipline. engineering discipline. engineering discipline.
discipline

(K7)

Depth of Specific position Specific position Specific position Specific position

Knowledge (perspective, (perspective, (perspective, (perspective,
hypothesis) is thesis/hypothesis) hypothesis) hypothesis) is stated,
(P1) imaginative, considers the acknowledges different but is simplistic and
considering the complexities of an sides of an issue. obvious.
complexities of an issue. Others’ points of
issue. Limits of position view and assumptions
(perspective, are acknowledged
hypothesis) are within position
acknowledged. Others’ (perspective,
 points of view and hypothesis).
assumptions are
synthesized within
position (perspective,
hypothesis).

Critical Extends a detail critical Extends a detail critical a partial critical a partial critical
analysis with analysis with related analysis with some analysis with minimum analysis with no related
related outcomes including all related outcomes related outcomes outcomes including all
factors (implications including all factors including all factors factors (implications
outcomes
and (implications and (implications and and
including all
factors consequences) consequences) consequences) consequences)
(implications
and
consequences)

(P7)

Valid conclusions and Valid conclusions and Partially logical Conclusion is

Valid innovative thinking that innovative thinking that conclusions with some inconsistently tied to
Conclusions innovative thinking. some of the information
with innovative reflect student’s reflect student’s discussed; related
thinking informed evaluation informed evaluation but outcome is not unique.
and ability to provide solution is not unique.
(P3) logical and unique
solution

For complete Similarity with other (Negative Marking will be imposed)

Total Marks
Comments:
(Out of 30):

Moral Clarity:
What is a core issue or problem?
The automobile company where Charlie works made a faulty electronic sensor. The purpose of the
sensor was to avoid collisions between vehicles. But it failed due to a faulty design. Many people
died of accidents due to this.

Who is guilty of this problem?

The automobile company is responsible for this problem. Charlie is also guilty as he didn’t take any
action knowing the possibility of this problem occurring.  What is the ethical issue? Charlie
shouldn’t overrule the issue. As it is directly related to human life safety so he should inform the
matter to the higher post employees. If they also don’t care, then he should inform the relevant
government department. But he didn’t take any action. According to NSPE “Engineer should hold
paramount the safety, health & welfare of the public”. But he broke this code of ethics.

Critical Information:
1)Bolt-Z100 – with almost the same facilities was already introduced before their company does
2)The company was creating pressure on them to complete the project before reaching the
deadline.

3) Charlie’s team started the project knowing the deadline.

4)Charlie’s team didn’t negotiate or argue with the company about the deadline.

5)Charlie told his team about the possible problem but they didn’t care.

6)Many people died because of the faulty sensor

7)Charlie found a flaw in the design after reexamination.

Consider options:
Option 1:
Charlie could inform the higher post officers or policymakers about this fact. He should describe the
possible problem to them.

Option 2: Charlie could make a press conference & let the world know about the irresponsibility of
the automobile company.

Option 3: Charlie could go to law enforcement agencies & tell them about the possible fact.
Option 4: Charlie could go to the court & ask for a writ “Why this project won’t be stopped?”
Option 5: Charlie could negotiate with the policymakers about the deadline. He could describe
briefly the necessity of testing the sensor in every possible test case. He may offer the company to
hire some more engineers to make the project full fill without any possibility of collision. In a
sentence, he can handle the situation by discussing with higher officials & making them understand.

Option 6: Charlie could inform the relevant government agencies. Make a reasonable decision: -
Charlie should go for Option 5. - If the company overruled him again & again then he should go for
Action 6. So, Charlie should not reveal everything (his belief that the testing was inadequate and his
recent discovery) and cost the company a great deal of money. Moreover, he should convince the
company that the testing was adequate. He shouldn’t keep it to himself that he knew that there was
something wrong with the design.