This course will provide students with an interactive study of ethical theory and development of engineering ethics.
Prerequisite(s)
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Corequisite(s)
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Special Requisite(s)
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Instructor(s)
Assist. Prof. Dr. İlayda ÜLKÜ
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
Friday 14:00-15:45 AK B1-3
Office Hour(s)
2D04
Teaching Methods and Techniques
This course will be interactive, requiring active involvement of students in lectures.
Principle Sources
M.W. Martin and R.Schinzinger, Ethics in Engineering, McGraw Hill Inc., 2004
Other Sources
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Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction
Oral Presentation
2. Week
Academic Writing and Presentation Skills
Oral Presentation
3. Week
Engineering as a Profession
Oral Presentation
4. Week
Theories of Ethics
Oral Presentation
5. Week
Responsibility in Engineering
Oral Presentation
6. Week
Framing the Problem
Oral Presentation
7. Week
Organizing Principles
Oral Presentation
8. Week
Midterm Exam
Exam
9. Week
Honesty, Integrity and Reliability
Oral Presentation
10. Week
Safety, Risk and Liability in Engineering
Oral Presentation
11. Week
Engineers as Employees
Oral Presentation
12. Week
Engineers and the Environment
Oral Presentation
13. Week
International Engineering Professionalism
Oral Presentation
14. Week
Legal Outcomes of Engineering Solutions
Oral Presentation
15. Week
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
40
Final Exam
1
60
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in the solution of complex engineering problems.
PO-2
Ability to formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
PO-3
Ability to design a complex systemi process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired results; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
PO-4
Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and Solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
PO-5
Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investing complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
PO-6
Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
PO-7
Ability to communicate effectivley, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instruction.
PO-8
Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
PO-9
Knowledge on behavior according ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices.
PO-10
Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
PO-11
Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Access data, make presentation and prepare report in academic format. (KNOWLEDGE and SKILL)
LO-2
Define different engineering disciplines, and describe the types of activities Civil Engineers are involved in. (KNOWLEDGE and SKILL)
LO-3
Define engineering-based problems, and conduct unit conversions and dimensional analysis. (KNOWLEDGE and SKILL)
LO-4
Explain project, risk and change management implementations. (KNOWLEDGE and SKILL)
LO-5
Define the importance of innovation and the characteristics of entrepreneurship. (KNOWLEDGE and SKILL)
LO-6
Describe the importance of conformity to ethical principles in engineering applications. (KNOWLEDGE and SKILL)
LO-7
Define the legal outcomes of engineering solutions. (KNOWLEDGE and SKILL)
LO-8
Define the effects of engineering applications on health, environment and security in global and social dimensions. (KNOWLEDGE and SKILL)
