# Engineering Ethics

## STSO-4210

This course explores the ethical issues that engineers encounter in their professional practice. It also examines social values and law and policy issues that shape engineering and technological decision making. Using case studies, professional codes of conduct, and scholarly literature, the course examines the responsibilities of engineers in relation to their employers, clients, co-professionals, and their responsibility for public safety and welfare. Topics include the history of engineering, professionalism vs. the demands of business, engineering vs. management decision making, whistle-blowing, proprietary rights and trade secrecy, and conflicts of interest.

4 credits PDII Option for Engr Majors
Prereqs:
none

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2017 | Engineering Ethics (4c) [PDII] Dean Andrew Nieusma Seats Taken: 15/15 |  |
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2010 | Engineering Ethics (4c) Stephen Charles Pierce Seats Taken: 25/24 |  | Engineering Ethics (4c) Sara Feathers Stephen Charles Pierce Seats Taken: 23/25
2009 | Engineering Ethics (4c) Stephen Charles Pierce Seats Taken: 24/24 |  | Engineering Ethics (4c) Sara Feathers Stephen Charles Pierce Seats Taken: 29/25
2008 | Engineering Ethics (4c) Stephen Charles Pierce Seats Taken: 26/25 |  | Engineering Ethics (4c) Stephen Charles Pierce Seats Taken: 27/25
2007 |  |  | Engineering Ethics (4c) Stephen Charles Pierce Seats Taken: 24/25
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