ME 4120: Ethical Responsibilities of a Practicing Engineer
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in ME 3250
The study of ethics in engineering design and the engineering profession. A comprehensive look at when ethical decisions must be made and an approach to make them. The approach takes into account moral, legal, technical, experiential, and standards to aid in ethical decision making. Each area will be studied through lectures, debates, guest speakers, class discussion, and case studies.
(Typically Offered: Fall)