EG 44175 - Ethical and Professional Issues in Engineering - London

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

Engineering (Non-Departmental)

Description:

This course seeks to develop a solid foundation for reasoning about the difficult ethical, professional, and social controversies that arise in the engineering field. Emphasis is placed on identifying the appropriate legal and professional context and applying sound critical thinking skills to a problem. Topics covered include relevant professional codes of ethics, encyption/privacy/surveillance, freedom of speech, "cracking" of computer systems, development of safety-critical software, whistle blowing, and intellectual property. This course relies heavily on case studies of real incidents, both historical and current.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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