Navigating Ethics in Engineering
- Course Number: R1005
- Credits: 1 hours
- Instructor: Helen Chen, Ph.D., PE
- Price: $10
Course Outline
This course equips professional engineers with the knowledge and tools to address ethical challenges in their field. Through case studies, practical scenarios, and an exploration of professional codes of ethics, participants will learn to identify and resolve dilemmas related to conflicts of interest, data integrity, professional competence, and environmental and social responsibilities. This course emphasizes accountability, transparency, and adherence to ethical and legal standards, fostering trust and excellence in engineering practice.
At the end of this course, there will be a multiple-choice, open-book quiz designed to enhance your understanding of the course material.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, the student will:
- Be able to identify and analyze ethical dilemmas in engineering;
- Be able to apply professional codes of ethics to real-world scenarios;
- Be able to evaluate decisions for their ethical and legal implications; and
- Be able to uphold professional responsibility and ethical standards in practice.