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Hypothetical Cases In Engineering Ethics, Steve Eugene Watkins
Hypothetical Cases In Engineering Ethics, Steve Eugene Watkins
Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
An important educational subject for engineering students is engineering ethics. Common instructional objectives are to develop knowledge of ethical principles, e.g. professional codes, and to apply these principles to specific situations. Case studies are useful instructional examples and exercises and cases are central to student ethics competitions. Historical case studies emphasize the relevance of ethics in engineering work. Hypothetical case studies can address specific ethical principles and provide great design flexibility. This paper discusses hypothetical cases in engineering ethics in the context of instructional exercises or student competitions. Recommendations are given for the development of versatile cases and for approaching …
Teaching Engineering Ethics, Steve Eugene Watkins
Teaching Engineering Ethics, Steve Eugene Watkins
Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
Instruction in engineering ethics is an important aspect of professional development. For universities, it is an element of program assessment and is considered for accreditation. For engineering students, it addresses relationships in professional life and is a topic for professional licensure. A common instructional objective is for students to have an ability to continue developing their ethical knowledge and judgment. Topical content typically includes an introduction to principles of applied ethics with supporting examples of related engineering situations. This paper discusses the organization of the ethics component in a senior seminar course. Key topics are ethics principles in the context …