College of Engineering and Architecture
Computer Engineering CpE Laws and Professional Practice
involve bribery, fraud, environmental protection, fairness, honesty in research and testing, and conflicts of interest. Engineering Ethics – refers to the rules and standards governing the conduct of engineers in their role as professionals. It applies to situations involving engineers in their professional lives. It is a body of philosophy indicating the ways that engineers should conduct themselves in their professional capacity.
study of moral decisions that must be made by engineers in the course of engineering practice. Study of moral issues and decisions confronting individuals and organizations engaged in engineering.
Examines and sets standards for engineers' obligations to the public,
their clients, employers and the profession.
Study of related questions about moral, ideals, character, policies and relationship of people and corporations involved in technological activity.
Does not
have a single uniform system, or standard, of ethical conduct across the entire profession. Ethical approaches vary somewhat by discipline and jurisdiction, but are most influenced by whether the engineers are independently providing professional services to clients or the public if employed in government service or if they are employees of an enterprise
creating products for sale Engineering is Managing the Unknown Engineering design is about creating new devices and products. When something is new, many
questions need to be answered How well does it work o How will it affect people
What changes will this lead to in society
How well will this work under all of the conditions
that it will be exposed to Is it safe
If there are some safety concerns,
how bad are they What are the effects of doing nothing Thus, engineer must test his/her design as thoroughly as time and resources permit to ensure that it operates safely and as planned. Also, he/she must use his/her creativity to attempt to foresee the possible consequences of the work.
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