PHL 2222 - Ethics in Engineering

Credits: 4

This course examines the ethical dimensions of professional engineering. It addresses questions such as: What ethical challenges might engineers face as professionals? What considerations should inform their choices? What obligations do they have to one another and to the public? In what ways might engineering projects reflect the values and prejudices of the broader communities in which they work? Students will become familiar with the three major ethical theories-deontology, utilitarianism, and virtue ethics-and we will learn to apply them to a variety of real world case studies. Special attention will be paid to professional integrity, public safety, and whistleblowing.
Prerequisite(s): Any 1000 level course in philosophy
Fulfills: E in LS Core