GE 359 - Ethics, Law & Economics in Engineering P

Institution:

Saint Martin's University

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Description:

Introduction to professional and socioeconomic concepts essential to successful engineering practice and in preparation for senior design courses. Ethical codes of conduct are presented and case studies discussed with an emphasis on safety and public welfare. Discussion of relevant concepts in contract law, torts, professional and product liability as they relate to engineering practice. Introduction of economic analysis in decision-making, including benefit/cost ratio, capital recovery, pay-back period and rate-of-return methods, with application to economic feasibility studies of engineering projects. Prerequisite: junior standing in civil or mechanical engineering.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stmartin.edu

Phone Number:

(360) 491-4700

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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