3 credits
Spring 2019 Lecture Upper DivisionPresentation and discussion of common ethical theories, including ethical egoism, legal positivism, utilitarianism, duties and rights, and virtue ethics. Application of these theories to the practice of engineering, including professionalism, codes of ethics, trust and loyalty, confidentiality, whistle blowing, respect for legitimate authority, risk and reliability, and fraud. Examples of application of ethical theory and case studies drawn from across the engineering profession and include discussion of the interrelated technical and ethical issues. Typically offered Fall Spring.
Course MSE 489 from Purdue University - West Lafayette.