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Engineering encompasses science and art, mathematics and creativity, models and approximations

1. ETHICS & P R O F E S S I O N A L I S M AGGE2422 Engineer and Society Morality Ethics Engineering e t h i c s

2. WHAT IS ENGINEERING ? Ethics & Professionalism At present, there are 21 undergraduate programmes that lead to the degree of B.Eng (Hon.), namely :- Microelectronic Engineering Electronic Engineering Photonic Engineering Computer Engineering Communication Engineering Computer Network Engineering Mechatronic Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electronic Biomedical Engineering Electrical Systems Engineering Industrial Electronic Engineering Electrical Energy Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Product Design Engineering Materials Engineering Metallurgical Engineering Polymer Engineering Bioprocess Engineering Biosystem Engineering Environmental Engineering Building Engineering 2

3. WHAT IS ENGINEERING ? 3 Ethics & Professionalism “Engine e ring i s the b r an c h of s c i en c e and t ec h nology c o n cer n ed w ith the d e sign, machines and structures….” building and use of engines, ~ Oxford Compact English ~ “Engineering encompasses science and art, mathematics and creativity, models and approximations.….” ~ John Hopkins University ~

4. WHAT IS ENGINEERING ? 4 Ethics & Professionalism Is a discipline concerning…. ……… .. c o n c e rn i ng THE DEFINITION The creative application of scientific knowledge to analyse, design, construct and operate the products and services of societal needs With full cognizance of the environment, sustainable development and foremost the safety, health and welfare to human life

5. MOR A L ETHICS 5 Ethics & Professionalism COMPARISON MORALS ETHICS Meaning Morals are the beliefs of the individual or group as to what is right or wrong Ethics are the guiding principles which help the individual or group to decide what is good or bad What is it? General principles set by group Response to a specific situation Root word Mos which means customs Ethikos which means character Governed by Social and cultural norms Individual or legal and professional norms Deals with Principles of right and wrong Right and wrong conduct COMPARISON MORALS ETHICS Applicability in business No Yes Consistency May differ from society to society and culture to culture Are generally uniform Expression Are expressed in the form of general rules and statements Are abstract Freedom to think and choose No Yes

6. MOR A L ETHICS 6 Ethics & Professionalism If the son of a big politician has committed a crime and he uses his powers to free his son from legal consequences Then this act is immoral because the politician is trying to save a culprit

7. MOR A L ETHICS 7 Ethics & Professionalism A very close friend or relative of an interviewer comes for an interview and without asking a single question, he selects him This act is unethical because the selection process must be transparent and unbiased

8. MOR A L ETHICS 8 Ethics & Professionalism A grocer sells adulterated products to his customers to earn more profit This act is neither moral nor ethical because he is cheating his customers and profession at the same time

9. WHY DO ENGINEERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ETHICS? 9 With knowledge & skills , engineers have the capability to do services to the public Knowledge + Skills With this capability, engineers have a tremendous responsibility to clients, individuals and society Responsibility Ethics help engineers to guide their decisions to ensure they act responsibly …… Ethics & Professionalism

10. BASIC ETHICAL CONCEPTS 10 Ethical considerations are an integral part of making engineering decisions. The professional obligations of engineers go beyond fulfilling a contract with a client or customer. Codes o f ethics can pro v ide gu i d ance i n t h e decision-making process. Ethics & Professionalism

11. BASIC ETHICAL CONCEPTS 11 Ethical obligations do not stop at any country’s border; they are global . Wherever engineers practice, they should hold paramount the health, safety, and welfare of the public. How an engineer fulfills those obligations may depend on the social and economic context of engineering practice. Ethics & Professionalism

12. “ENGINEERING ETHICS” 12 Means professional ethics for engineers. Implies a shared understanding of proper conduct guidelines among members of the engineering profession. Guided by code of ethics or code of professional conduct. Ethics & Professionalism

13. CODE OF ETHICS Written by specific groups of people for specific groups of people , whereby each group having its own purpose for existence and its own means of accomplishing its purpose To be reflections of the morally permissible standards of conduct which members of a group make binding upon themselves 13 Ethics & Professionalism

14. CODE OF ETHICS 14 Impose added responsibilities on engineers through administrative rules and regulations , and civil and criminal codes Your code of ethics defines your responsibilities to society and the environment, your employer or client, and your fellow engineers…… Governments - Federal, State, and Local Ethics & Professionalism