Introducing Professionalism and Ethics in Engineering Curriculum
Publication: Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice
Volume 117, Issue 4
Abstract
A number of educators have recently called for increased emphasis in the engineering curriculum on the relationship between technology and social, political, economic, ethical, and legal concerns. These observers agree that the typical practice of selection of elective courses in the humanities and social sciences does not adequately facilitate the making of connections between engineering and other modes of inquiry. A solution that does not rely on humanities and social science courses for emphasizing the relationships between technology and society is the development of engineering courses that incorporate the study of these relationships. This paper describes the development of a new course, entitled “Engineering Professionalism and Ethics,” required of all engineering majors at Lafayette College, Easton, Pa. The course is designed to provide an introduction to the role of the engineer in society; time value of money concepts and engineering economic decisions; engineering ethics; safety and risk assessment; the professional responsibilities of engineers; and the legal aspects of engineering.
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Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice
Volume 117 • Issue 4 • October 1991
Pages: 383 - 388
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Copyright © 1991 ASCE.
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Published online: Oct 1, 1991
Published in print: Oct 1991
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