UNIVERSITY OF LA SALETTE INC

College of Engineering and Architecture

Santiago City, Philippines

COURSE LEARNING PLAN

2nd SEMESTER
S.Y. 2022-2023

Course No : PBSCPE 035

Descriptive Title : Engineering Ethics
Units : 3
Hours per Week : 3

Prepared and Submitted by: Date Submitted Checked By: Date Reviewed

ENGR. ERIKA G. LLABRES, CCpE ____________ ENGR. ERIKA G. LLABRES, CCpE ____________
Instructor Program Coordinator

Endorsed By:

ENGR. GENESIS S. JOSE, MSEM, PCPE

Dean, College of Engineering and Architecture

Approved by:

MADEILYN B. ESTACIO PH.D

Vice President for Academic Affairs

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 VISION
The University of La SaletteInc, a Catholic institution
founded by the Missionaries of Our Lady of La Salette, forms
RECONCILERS “so that they may have life and have it to the
full.” (John 10:10)
MISSION
The University of La Salette, Inc. is a premier
institution of choice providing accessible, quality, and
transformative education for integral human development
particularly the poor.
CORE VALUES
FAITH - The total submission to God’s call to Holiness and
commitment to His will.
RECONCILIATION - Constantly renewing our relationship
with God, others and all creation through a life of prayer,
penance and zeal
INTEGRITY - The courage and determination to live and die
for Salettinian ideals.
INSTITUTIONAL OBJECTIVE
In keeping with its philosophy, vision, and mission, La Salette professes the following
institutional objectives:
1. To foster a reconciled and reconciling community through spiritual upliftment programs
and liturgical activities
2. To sustain the quality assured education of the University through institutional and program
accreditations, professional certifications, and compliance with international standards for
curricular programs and University management.
3. To provide accessible education through various modalities of learning.
4. To lead the academic community with strategic and transformative competencies in
realizing the Vision, Mission and la Salette Philosophy of Education.
5. To develop and implement transformative teaching and learning experience through the
critical approach and values-based integration.
6. To undertake research on various disciplines and generate new knowledge needed for the
advancement of the University as well as for the national development.
7. To realized ICT oriented learning by establishing the monitoring system to collect and
review information needed to manage an organization or on-going activities of the University.
8. To provide industry experience through on-the-job trainings, exposures, internship,
immersion programs, and linkages.
9. To provide a holistic curriculum that integrates instruction, extension, research, ICT,
industry experience for both student and faculty.
10. To adopt an interdisciplinary approach by enhancing the institution’s interest in the
understanding of the cultural reproduction and social integration and in spiritual and moral
information.
INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES
Having finished their academic degree at University of La Salette, the graduates should be:
TRANSFORMATIVE LEADER. Active involvement in their respective community and
organization by the championing the Salettinians ideals.
RECONCILER. Continue to communicate their Salettinian identity and culture through
active involvements in the evangelizing ministry of reconciliation in their local communities,
work-places and in social organization.
INDUSTRY COMPETENT. Demonstrate their readiness in the arena of and qualification
for employment through the established link between theoretical aspect of the curriculum and
its practical dimension as a result of their on-the-job trainings, exposures, internship,
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EXCELLENCE - Upholding the highest standard of quality
assured education and professionalism in the areas of
instruction, research, and extension.
SOLIDARITY - Commitment to building a community
anchored on mutual trust, confidence, teamwork, unity and
respect for the dignity of the human person and creation.
immersion programs and linkages with relevant industries or workplaces.
RESEARCH-ORIENTED. Keep abreast with current developments and trends in all
relevant technical/professional knowledge areas for successful adaptation to a changing and
complex world through continuing engagement in research projects to contribute to the
humanization of the world in general, and to the reconciling effects on their relationship with
God, with fellow human beings, with society and with nature.
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY PROFICIENT.
Demonstrate contemporary skills applications as they offer innovative solutions in work
situations through the employment of new technology and new ways of communication.
CRITICAL THINKER. Engage themselves in critical reflection and communicative
discourses on uncritically assimilated assumptions, beliefs, value – system and diverse
perspectives that need to be collaboratively addressed for an emancipatory and integral
process of human growth and community building.
HOLISTIC PERSON. Demonstrate through their attitude, behaviour and engagement a
synthesis of faith and lived experience; synthesis of faith and science; synthesis of cognitive,
affective and behavioural aspects of learning; synthesis of cultural and global concerns, and a
synthesis of curricular and co-curricular programs.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES:

    The students of the BSCPE program shall have the ability to:
a) apply knowledge of mathematics and science to solve engineering problems
b) design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
c) design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health
and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability, in accordance with standards
d) identify, formulate and solve engineering problems
e) apply professional and ethical responsibility
f) communicate effectively
g) identify the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental and societal context
h) recognize the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
i) apply knowledge of contemporary issues
j) use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
k) apply knowledge of engineering and management principles as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments
l) understand at least one specialized field of Engineering practice.

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PROGRAM OBJECTIVES AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES

Institutional Outcomes
Program Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
a. apply knowledge of mathematics and science to solve
/ / /
complex engineering problems;
b. design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and
/ /
interpret data;
c. design a system, component, or process to meet desired
needs within realistic constraints such as economic,
environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, / /
manufacturability, and sustainability, in accordance with
standards;
d. function on multi-disciplinary teams; / / /
e. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problem; / / /
f. understand professional and ethical responsibility; / / /
g. communicate effectively; / / / / /
h. understand the impact of engineering solutions in global,
/ / /
economic, environmental, and societal context;
i. recognize the need for, and engage in life-long learning; / / /
j. knowledge of contemporary issues; / / /
k. use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools
/ /
necessary for engineering practice; and
l. Understand of engineering and management principles as a
member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in / / / / / / /
multidisciplinary environments.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The course includes moral issues and decisions confronting individuals and organizations involved in engineering. This subject will focus
on the study the code of ethics, conflict of ethics, conflict of interest, safety and risk tradeoffs in design, confidentiality, behavior in the work place,
intellectual property, patents, trade secrets and contemporary issues in engineering.

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 COURSE OUTCOMES:

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

a. Understand the fundamentals of professionalism and ethics with the focus on the fields of engineering.
b. Study the codes of ethics, conflict of interest, safety and risks tradeoffs in design, confidentiality and behavior in the work place, intellectual
property, patents, trade secrets and contemporary issues in engineering.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES

Relationship to Program Outcomes

COURSE OUTCOMES a b c d e f g h i j k l

Understand the fundamentals of professionalism and ethics with the focus on

the fields of engineering /
Study the codes of ethics, conflict of interest, safety and risks tradeoffs in
design, confidentiality and behavior in the work place, intellectual property,
patents, trade secrets and contemporary issues in engineering.
/

COURSE OUTLINE:

SCHEDULE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Week 1 1. Explain the Salettinian
vision, mission, philosophy,
core values and institutional
outcomes.
2. Describe concrete actions
exhibiting your Salettinian
identity.
3. Share your understanding
of the BSCPE program
outcomes.
4. Relate the course learning
outcomes, and institutional
learning outcomes.
LEARNING
TOPIC OUTLINE METHODOLOGY ASSESSMENT
RESOURCES
Orientation Asynchronous In online discussion the Students Manual 2017
Learning: students are ask to;
Introduction to the CMO 39, s. 2017
Course Instructional texts and Oral recitation on the
teacher-made modules understanding of the
 Salettinian vision, will be uploaded at ULS- relationship of the course
philosophy, core values, CLMS. Students will outcomes to the Salettinian
and institutional follow the given core values and
outcomes examples for every topic, institutional outcomes.
 BSCPE Program and answer posted guide
Outcomes questions. Students upload onto their
LMS their essay on the ff.
Synchronous

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Week 2-3 At the end of this unit, you
should be able to:
1. Demonstrate the value of
knowledge in the
Principles of Ethics.
2. Identify the different
principles of ethics.
3. Define engineering ethics.
4. Identify the values and
attitudes of a Engineering
Professionals.
Week 4-5 At the end of this unit, you
should be able to:
1. Identify the value of
professionalism in
Professional Ethics, Codes
of Conduct and Moral
Responsibility
2. Distinguish the most
common ethical theories.
3. Define utilitarianism.
4. Identify the most common
ethical theories.
discussion: 2. Graphic organizer
relating the course
Online discussion via learning outcomes to the
Google Meet. program outcomes
Topic 1: Engineering Asynchronous 1. Oral discussion on
Ethics, values and Learning: Engineering Ethics, values
attitudes and attitudes.
Instructional texts and
 Terminologies in teacher-made modules 2. The students will be
Ethics will be uploaded at ULS- working in pairs. They
CLMS. Students will will write a real-
follow the given life scenario where they
examples for every topic, can apply/ use / prevent
and answer posted guide the following values and
questions. attitudes. Then they will
present it in class.
Synchronous
discussion:
Online discussion via
Google Meet.
Topic 2: The most Asynchronous The students will have a
common ethical theories Learning: short quiz/assignment on
ethical theories.
 Utilitarianism Instructional texts and
 Deontological teacher-made modules ESSAY:
 Professional Ethics, will be uploaded at ULS-
Codes of Conduct and CLMS. Students will The student needs to
Moral Responsibility follow the given explain the following
examples for every topic, questions:
and answer posted guide
questions. 1. What is the main
difference between
Synchronous utilitarianism and
discussion: deontological
theories?
Online discussion via 2. Identify at least 1
Google Meet. ethical principle and
elaborate how you can
use it in your daily
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 life.
Week 6 PRELIM EXAM
Week 7-8 At the end of this unit, you Topic 3: Ethical Issues Asynchronous 1. Oral discussion on  Books
should be able to:  Privacy Invasion Learning: professional and ethical  Internet
 Hacking issues.  LCD Projector
1. Discuss the different  Security Instructional texts and  White Board
ethical issues.  Theft teacher-made modules 2. The students will be Marker
2. Classify the Ethical  Copyright Infringement will be uploaded at ULS- grouped in pairs. They will
Dilemma  Unfair Competition CLMS. Students will make a short presentation
follow the given on the different ethical
 Virus
examples for every topic, issues and dilemma.
 Tele/videoconferencing
and answer posted guide
 Online defamation questions.
 Piracy
 Fraud Synchronous
discussion:

Online discussion via

Google Meet.
Week 9-11 At the end of this unit, you Topic 4: Philippine IT Asynchronous Homework  Books
should be able to: and related Laws Learning: Research work  Internet
 Electronic Commerce Recitation  LCD Projector
1. Discuss the value of rule Act Instructional texts and Quizzes  White Board
of law in Philippine IT and  Access Device teacher-made modules Marker
related Laws. Regulations Act will be uploaded at ULS-
2. Recognize examples of  Intellectual Property CLMS. Students will
ethics and Law in action. Code follow the given
3. Differentiate the examples for every topic,
Philippine IT and related and answer posted guide
Laws. questions.
4. Discuss the First
Amendments Rights Synchronous
discussion:

 Online discussion via

Google Meet.
Week 12 MIDTERM EXAM
Week 13 - 15 At the end of this unit, you Topic 5: Transnational Asynchronous  Books
should be able to: Issues Learning: The students will be  Internet

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1. Apply the value of
analysis in Transnational
Issues
2. Discuss the different
transnational issues.
Week 16-17 At the end of this unit, you
should be able to:
1. Identify the function of
government Agencies in the
Implementation of the
Philippine IT programs.
2. Discuss the function of these
government Agencies.
Week 18
RUBRICS FOR ESSAY
 Cybercrimes having a graded recitation  LCD Projector
 Electronic Commerce Instructional texts and on transnational issues:  White Board
 International Agreements teacher-made modules Marker
will be uploaded at ULS- ESSAY:
CLMS. Students will
follow the given The student needs to
examples for every topic, answer the following
and answer posted guide questions:
questions.
1. Cite an example of each
Synchronous transnational issue that we
discussion: are facing today and give
the possible solution for
Online discussion via these issues.
Google Meet.
2. Cite some current
events/issues that
computer engineering is
facing today.
Topic 6: Government Asynchronous The students will have a  Books
Agencies Responsible in Learning: short quiz/assignment on  Internet
the Implementation of the topic 6.  LCD Projector
Philippine IT programs Instructional texts and  White Board
teacher-made modules VIDEO Marker
 Commission on will be uploaded at ULS- PRESENTATION:
Information CLMS. Students will
Technology and follow the given The students will group in
communication examples for every topic, pairs. They will make a
technology and answer posted guide short video presentation in
 National Bureau of questions. organizational lifelong
Investigation learning, examples and its
 Department of Justice Synchronous benefits. They will present
discussion: it during their class.
Online discussion via
Google Meet.
FINAL EXAM
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 CRITERIA
FOCUS
The single controlling
point made with an
awareness of a about a
specific topic.
CONTENT
The presence of ideas
developed acts examples
anecdotes, details opinions,
statistics, reasons, and/or
explanations.
ORGANIZATION
The order developed and
sustained within and across
paragraphs using
transitional devices and
including introduction and
conclusion.
STYLE
The choice, use and
arrangement of words and
sentence structures that
create tone and voice.
CONVENTIONS
Grammar, mechanics,
Spelling, usage and
sentence formation.
ADVANCED
100-90
Sharp, distinct controlling
point made about a single
topic with evident awareness
of task.
Substantial, specific and/or
illustrative content
demonstrating strong
development and sophisticated
ideas.
Sophisticated arrangement of
content with evident and/or
subtle transitions.
Precise, illustrative use of a
variety of words and
sentence structures to
create consistent writer's voice
and tone appropriate to
audience.
Evident control of grammar,
mechanics. spelling usage and
sentence formation.
PROFICIENT
89-80
Apparent point made
about a single topic
with sufficient awareness of
task.
Sufficiently developed
content with adequate
elaboration or explanation.
Functional arrangement of
content that sustains a logical
order with some evidence of
transitions.
Generic use of a variety of
words and sentence
structures that may or may
not create writer's voice and
tone appropriate to audience
Sufficient control of
grammar, mechanics,
spelling. usage and sentence
formation
APPROACHING
PROFICIENCY
79-70
No apparent point but
evidence of a specific
topic.
Limited content with
inadequate elaboration or
explanation.
Confused or inconsistent
arrangement of content with or
without attempt at transition
Limited word choice and
control of sentence
structures that inhibit voice and
tone.
Limited control of grammar,
mechanics, spelling usage and
sentence formation.
BEGINNING
69-60
Minimal evidence of a
topic.
Superficial and/or minimal
content.
Minimal control of
content arrangement.
Minimal variety in word
choice and minimal
control of sentence
structures.
Minimal control of
grammar, mechanics.
spelling usage and
sentence formation
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RUBRICS FOR RECITATION:
CRITERIA ADVANCED
100-90
Speaks Clearly Speaks clearly and distinctly
all (100- 95%) the time, and
mispronounces no words.
Volume Volume is loud enough to be
heard by all audience members
throughout the recitation.
Posture and Eye Contact Stands up straight, looks
relaxed and confident.
Establishes eye contact with
everyone in the room during
the recitation.
Preparedness Student is completely prepared
and has obviously rehearsed.
Listens to Other Listens intently. Does not
Recitations make distracting noises or
movements.
Length Requirements Meets the length requirements
of the assignment.
GRADING SYSTEM:
The student’s grade is composed of:
a. Class Standing (CS) which includes quizzes, assignments, recitations, laboratory exercises, seat works and requirements.
b. Periodical examinations (PE) refer to Preliminary, Midterm or Final Examination.
The Prelim Grade (PG) is computed as:
PG = 2/3 of CS + 1/3 of PE
The Midterm Grade (MG) is computed as:
MG = 2/3 of CS + 1/3 of PE
PROFICIENT
89-80
Speaks clearly and distinctly
all (100- 95%) the time, but
mispronounces one word.
Volume is loud enough to be
heard by all audience members
at least 90% of the time.
Stands up straight and
establishes eye contact with
everyone in the room during
the recitation.
Student seems pretty prepared
but might have needed a
couple more rehearsals.
Listens intently but has one
distracting noise or movement.
Length is 75% of the
requirement.
APPROACHING
PROFICIENCY
79-70
Speaks clearly and distinctly
most (94-85%) of the time.
Mispronounces no more than
one word.
Volume is loud enough to be
heard by all audience members
at least 80% of the time.
Sometimes stands up straight
and establishes eye contact.
The student is somewhat
prepared, but it is clear that
rehearsal was lacking.
Sometimes does not appear to
be listening but is not
distracting.
Length is less 50%- 75% of the
requirement.
BEGINNING
69-60
Often mumbles or cannot
be understood OR
mispronounces more than
one word.
Volume often too soft to
be heard by all audience
members.
Slouches and/or does not
look at people during the
recitation.
Student does not seem at
all prepared to present.
Sometimes does not
appear to be listening and
has distracting noises or
movements
Length is less than 50% of
the requirement.
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 Cumulative MG = 2/3 of MG and 1/3 of PG

The Final Grade (FG) is computed as:

FG = 2/3 of CS + 1/3 of PE

Cumulative FG = 2/3 of FG + 1/3 of MG

The percentage equivalent of Periodical Examination and the different components of the CS is computed as:

% = (Raw Score/No. of Items) * 50 + 50

Passing Mark is 75% and above.

Failing Mark is below 75%.

Incomplete Mark will be given to students on the ff. instances:

1. The student failed to take the final examinations.

2. The student failed to submit major course requirements.
FDA (Failure due to absences) Mark will be given to students who have incurred a significant number of absences. Please refer to Univeristy of La Salette, Inc.
Student Handbook Section 3.3.4-6

SPECIFIC COURSE POLICIES

According to the University of La Salette, Inc. Student Handbook Section 5.7  

1. Class hour begins and ends with a prayer. Classroom prayer must be recited with decorum.
2. Respect, orderly and decent behavior and conduct shall be observed inside the classroom at all times.
3. A student may be allowed to leave the room with the permission of the instructor and/or authorized personnel of the university while the class is in session.
4. Students who wish to sit-in class must secure permit from the instructor.
5. Students are not allowed to stay inside the classroom if there are no classes.
6. Students are not allowed to attend classes if not in proper uniform. It must be observed that PE uniform shall be utilized for PE classes only.

Other course policies are stated in The Student Handbook under Policy on Class Attendance

1. Per College policy, excused/unexcused absences should not exceed 20% of the assigned number of hours.  More than 20% absences incurred during the
semester would mean being dropped from the class roll.
2. Class attendance is important. Class participation is expected and will form a part of the final grade.   Students are expected to come to all classes and be on
time. Roll will be checked each class meeting. Classes missed for legitimate reasons, such as illness, temporary duty, are excusable; however, the student must
make up for the missed work by completing class exercise sheets and attending alternate activities. 

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3. Students are required to read all assigned materials prior to class and be prepared to discuss them and apply them to problem solving situations presented in
class.
4. In this course, students are encouraged to discuss problems with their peers and to seek help from others in understanding the topic. Material submitted for
grading should be the synthesis of the students’ ideas and the input (lectures) they have received. Instances discovered of UNFAIR ADVANTAGE being taken
of any other individual or group will result in a loss of grade substance. 
5. Plagiarism: All academic work submitted by students, written or otherwise, is expected to be the result of their own independent thought and research. In
cases where students submit work professing to be their own, but uses the ideas, organization, wording or anything else from another source without the
appropriate acknowledgment, then the student(s) is/are guilty of plagiarism. 
1. Students may discuss assignments among themselves or with a professor or tutor, but the actual work/report/result to be submitted should be done completely
and solely by the student.  In cases where a student's report or assignment involves research in outside sources or information, the student must carefully
acknowledge exactly what, where and how he/she has utilized the sources or information. 
6. Cheating during examinations is never condoned and allowed!  Students caught cheating in any form will have their papers confiscated and will be sent out of
the examination room and will not be allowed to retake the exam anymore.   
7. Make up policy: Students who are unavoidably absent from an examination (long exams or major exams) or recitation must submit an excuse letter duly
signed by any of his/her parents before he/she can take the missed examination.  If the cause of the absence is illness, then the student must present a medical
certificate.  Quizzes and exercises missed because of valid absences will be prorated.
8. Quizzes are unannounced while long exams are announced. Strictly no make-up exams on quizzes, long exams and term exams unless an excuse
slip or certification is shown.
9. Students are required to submit course requirements on time to avoid deductions of points.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

The course requires accomplishment of the following: 

1. Accomplished activities 
2. Accomplished Periodical Exam 
3. Class Attendances 
4. Compilation of portfolio entries (printed and soft copies)

CONSULTATION HOURS:

Faculty Name Schedule Room

Engr. Erika G. Llabres 3:00 – 8:00 pm Online

REFERENCES:

Resources from Ebscohost:

 Gail Baura. Engineering Ethics : An Industrial Perspective. Academic Press; 2006. Accessed May 24, 2023.
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  Heinz Luegenbiehl, Rockwell Clancy. Global Engineering Ethics. Butterworth-Heinemann; 2017. Accessed May 24, 2023.

 Haghighattalab, S., Chen, A., Fan, Y., & Mohammadi, R. (2019). Engineering ethics within accident analysis models. Accident Analysis &
Prevention, 129, 119-125.
 Martin, D. A., Conlon, E., & Bowe, B. (2017, September). A Constructivist Approach to the use of Case Studies in teaching Engineering Ethics.
In International Conference on Interactive Collaborative Learning (pp. 193-201). Springer, Cham.
 Martin, M. W., & Schinzinger, R. (1989). Ethics in engineering. McGraw-Hill.
 Mike W. Martin & Roland Schinzinger, Ethics in Engineering, McGraw-Hill/Irwin 2005
 Mike W. Martin & Roland Schinzinger, Introduction to Engineering Ethics, McGraw-Hill 2010
 William John Brinkman, Computer Ethics, Cengage Learning Asia Pte Ltd 2014

REVISION AND APPROVAL NOTATION

NAME POSITION/DESIGNATION SIGNATURE DATE

Last Revised by Engr. Erika G. Llabres Instructor, College of Engineering and

Architecture
Last Updated by

Checked by Engr. Erika G. Llabres Program Coordinator

Endorsed by Engr. Genesis S. Jose, MSEM, PCpE Dean, College of Engineering and Architecture

Vice President for Academics

Approved by Madeilyn B. Estacio, Ph.D.

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