ASU 113: PROFESSIONAL Dr. Ahmed H.

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ETHICS AND LEGISLATIONS 2021

OUTLINE

1- Course Grades
2- Course Contents
3- A Small Introduction
4-What is Engineering Ethics?
5-The US National Society of Professional Engineers (An Example)
COURSE GRADE DISTRIBUTION
Activity Grade
Team Report 10 %
Team Presentation 10%
Mid Term Exam 20%
Final Exam 60%
Total 100%

COURSE CONTENT
¾The Engineering Ethics Definition
¾Codes of Ethics (An example)
¾Ethical theories
¾Safety responsibilities
¾Dilemma and conflict of interest (Case Studies)
¾Engineers as managers and consultants
¾Academic Ethics
¾Legislations and Examples of Specialized codes & Laws
 WHAT IS ENGINEERING ETHICS?
Engineering Ethics is the activity and discipline aimed at
(a) understanding the moral values that should be used to guide the
engineering profession or practice.
(b) resolving moral issues in engineering, and
(c) justifying the moral judgments in engineering.
Note: Engineering ethics is defined by the codes and standards of conduct
endorsed by engineering (professional) societies with respect to the
particular set of beliefs, attitudes and habits displayed by the individual
or group.

EXAMPLE OF A CODE OF ETHICS

The US National Society of Professional Engineers states the following
Fundamental Canons:
Engineers in the fulfillment of their professional duties shall
1. hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public.
2. perform services only in areas of their competence.
3. issue public statements only in objective and truthful manner.
4. act for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees.
5. avoid deceptive acts.
6. conduct themselves honorably, responsibly, ethically, and lawfully so as to enhancethe
honor, reputation, and usefulness of the profession