Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
3FE201Engineering Ethics2+0+02229.07.2024
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Civil Engineering
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course To explain and understand the moral principles that apply to the practice of engineering.
Course Content Engineering ethics is the field of system of moral principles that apply to the practice of engineering. The field examines and sets the obligations by engineers to society, to their clients, and to the profession. As a scholarly discipline, it is closely related to subjects such as the philosophy of science, the philosophy of engineering, and the ethics of technology.
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Asist Prof.Dr. Şafak Tercan
Name of Lecturers None
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Lecture notes
Course Notes Lecture Notes, Case study notes

Course Category
Engineering %50
Engineering Design %50

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 13 2 26
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 2 28
Mid-terms 1 2 2
Final examination 1 2 2
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 2 58

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 to understand the codes of engineering ethics
2 to understand the rules and responsibility of an engineer
3 to understand the problem solving approach.
4 to detect the case studies and indetify the immoral behaivours.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to the Course: Purpose, Objectives, Scope, Methods, Discussion
2 Introduction to Ethics I
3 Introduction to Ethics II; Initial Discussion of B. F. Goodrich Case
4 Introduction to Philosophy of Engineering I Introduction to Philosophy of Engineering II
5 Introduction to Engineering Ethics: Codes of Ethics, Whistle Blowing, Case Study Methodology
6 First Principles of Engineering Ethics Case Studies: Chernobyl, Three Mile Island
7 Case Studies: B. F. Goodrich A7D Air Force Brakes
8 Midterm Exam
9 Solving Ethical Problems: Discussion of Heroes, Journeys, and Virtue in Mythology
10 Individual, Professional, and Institutional Values
11 Leadership in Engineering and Industry
12 Student Presentation
13 Student Presentation
14 Student Presentation

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11
All 5
C1 5
C2 5
C3 5
C4 5

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant