PHIL 342 - Engineering Ethics

Institution:

University of San Diego

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Description:

Examines the rights, responsibilities and social role of the professional engineer. Topics may include: conflicts of interest; the moral status of organizational loyalty; public safety and risk assessment; reproductive engineering and human dignity; preventing environmental destruction; "whistle-blowing"; defective product liability; engineers and corporate power; engineers and government; and codes of conduct and standards of professional competence. Case studies may include: military and commercial airplanes; automobiles; public buildings; nuclear plants; weapons research; computers and confidentiality; and the use and abuse of new technologies.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.sandiego.edu

Phone Number:

(619) 260-4600

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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