STSO 4210 - Engineering Ethics

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.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: One of the following: STSO 1110, STSO 2520, STSO 2500, STSO 2210, or permission of instructor

When Offered: Upon availability of instructor.

Credit Hours: 4