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Engineering Ethics Education in the USA: Content, Pedagogy and Curriculum.
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The pedagogical framework of engineering ethics education has evolved primarily toward utilization of case studies and codes of ethics, in some instances supplemented by an introduction to moral theory as discussed by the authors, however, nearly 80% of engineering graduates are not required to take ethics-related courses.Abstract:
Interest in engineering ethics education developed significant momentum in the USA as the 20th century drew to a close. Nevertheless, nearly 80% of engineering graduates are not required to take ethics-related courses. The content of engineering ethics education consists of 'microethical' issues focusing on individual professional responsibility and 'macroethical' issues dealing with the development of technology. The pedagogical framework of engineering ethics education has evolved primarily toward utilization of case studies and codes of ethics, in some instances supplemented by an introduction to moral theory. Substantial progress has been made in the development of case materials, including highprofile cases, everyday cases, quantitative cases and cases highlighting 'good works'. Cases are widely disseminated in textbooks and online. Online resources include interactive case studies and a rich variety of other ethics-related materials. Prominent curriculum models in the USA include a required course i...read more
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Ways of thinking about and teaching ethical problem solving: microethics and macroethics in engineering.
TL;DR: Multidisciplinary collaboration is recommended to create online case studies emphasizing ethical decision making in individual, professional, and societal contexts and to create transparent linkages between public policy positions advocated by professional societies and codes of ethics.
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Ethics and Engineering Education
TL;DR: In the US, Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) recommends the study of ethics so that students acquire "an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility" as mentioned in this paper for the most part, teaching of the subject relies upon the use of scenarios, both hypothetical and real, and open discussion framed by the codes.
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The Dilemma of Ethics in Engineering Education
TL;DR: This paper briefly summarizes current thinking in engineering ethics education, argues that much of that ethical instruction runs the risk of being only superficially effective, and explores some of the underlying systemic barriers within academia that contribute to this result.
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Future Directions in Engineering Ethics Research: Microethics, Macroethics and the Role of Professional Societies
TL;DR: The approach suggested here is to focus on the role of professional engineering societies in linking individual and professional ethics and in linking professional and social ethics.
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A Systematic Literature Review of US Engineering Ethics Interventions
TL;DR: The results indicate that the most common methods for integrating ethics into engineering involved exposing students to codes/standards, utilizing case studies, and discussion activities, and nearly half of the articles had students engage with ethical heuristics or philosophical ethics.
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Ethics in engineering practice and research
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present an introduction to ethical reasoning in engineering and the evaluation of acts in the field of science and technology, including the following: 1. Professional practice in engineering 2. Engineering Responsibility: 3. Ethics as design - doing justice to moral problems 4. Central professional responsibilities of engineers 5. Computers, software, and digital information 6. Rights and responsibilities regarding intellectual property 7. Responsible Research Conduct: 8. Ethics in the changing domain of research 9. The Future of Engineering: 10. Responsibility for the environment 11.
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Engineering Ethics: What? Why? How? And When?
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors discuss the introduction of engineering ethics into engineering education in terms of four questions: What is engineering ethics? Why should it be emphasized in engineering education? How to it be taught? and When should it appear in the student's education?
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Engineering Practice and Engineering Ethics
William T. Lynch,Ronald R. Kline +1 more
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors suggest modifications of both detailed case studies on engineering disasters and hypothetical, ethical dilemmas employed in engineering ethics classes to better prepare future engineers to address issues of public health, safety, and welfare before they require heroic intervention.