Engineering Ethics

Course Information

College Tsuyama College Year 2020
Course Title Engineering Ethics
Course Code 0107 Course Category General / Compulsory
Class Format Lecture Credits School Credit: 2
Department Department of Integrated Science and Technology Electrical and Electronic Systems Program Student Grade 5th
Term Year-round Classes per Week 2
Textbook and/or Teaching Materials Textbook : "Enguneering Ethics" (Gakujutsu Tosho Syuppan)
Instructor INADA Tomomi

Course Objectives

Learning purposes : The purpose of this class is to deepen the understanding of the impact of science and technology on society and nature, and to develop the ability to recognize the responsibility as an engineer by examining engineering ethics in a case-by-case manner.

Course Objectives :
1.To understand and explain the importance and the social background of engineering ethics.
2.To understand and explain the responsibilities of engineers for society, such as accountability, whistleblowers, product liability, and risk management.
◎3.To be able to respect the uniqueness of others and yourself with a public mind.

Rubric

Excellent Good AcceptableNot acceptable
Achievement 1Can very well understand and explain the importance and the social background of engineering ethics.Can well understand and explain the importance and the social background of engineering ethics.Can basically understand and explain the importance and the social background of engineering ethics.Cannot understand and explain the importance and the social background of engineering ethics.
Achievement 2Can very well understand and explain the responsibilities of engineers for society.Can understand and explain the responsibilities of engineers for society.Can basically understand and explain the responsibilities of engineers for society.Cannot understand and explain the responsibilities of engineers for society.
Achievement 3Can very well respect the uniqueness of others and yourself with a public mind.Can well respect the uniqueness of others and yourself with a public mind.Can basically respect the uniqueness of others and yourself with a public mind.Cannot respect the uniqueness of others and yourself with a public mind.

Assigned Department Objectives

Teaching Method

Outline:
General or Specialized : General

Field of learning : humanities

Required, Elective, etc. : Must complete subjects

Foundational academic disciplines : philosophy/ethics

Relationship with Educational Objectives :
This subject is equivalent to "(1) Cultivate human creative talent, rich in practical abilities", "(5) Attain a global perspective and understanding of social development", and" (7) Develop communication and presentation abilities".

Relationship with JABEE programs :
The main goal of learning and education in this subject is "G-1".

Course outline : Due to the rapid progress of science and technology, we are facing unprecedented ethical problems that human beings have never imagined. This lecture systematically outlines engineering ethics.
Style:
Course method : This class basically develops the contents of engineering ethics while using its textbook.

Grade evaluation method: The results of two regular examinations are averaged and evaluated (70%). In addition to the results of the regular examination, grades will be assessed by the result of the assignment. (30%). Each regular examination or report will be an assignment that will allow the student to judge the achievement of the above achievement goals. In principle, there will be no conduct retaking exams.
Notice:
Precautions on the enrollment : Students must take this class (no more than one-fifth of the required number of class hours missed) and earn the credit in order to complete the 5th year course.

Foundational subjects : Ethics(1st year)

Related subjects : Modern Philosophy(Advanced course 2nd)

Attendance advice : This is an environmental education course and a course related to the development of nuclear power core personnel. Students who are late for class will be absent from the course, but we will not allow students to miss one class if they are late several times.

Course Plan

Theme Goals
1st Semester
1st Quarter
1st Guidance General description of attainment targets
2nd Scientifc Revolution Attainment targets 1 and 3
3rd Scientific Revolution Attainment targets 1 and 3
4th Descartes and Bacon Attainment targets 1 and 3
5th Descartes and Bacon Attainment targets 1 and 3
6th Philosophy of science Attainment targets 1 and 3
7th Philosophy of science Attainment targets 1 and 3
8th Case studies Attainment targets 1 and 3
2nd Quarter
9th Case studies Attainment targets 1 and 3
10th Case studies Attainment targets 1 and 3
11th Case studies Attainment targets 1 and 3
12th Case studies Attainment targets 1 and 3
13th Case studies Attainment targets 1 and 3
14th Case studies Attainment targets 1 and 3
15th (1st semester final exam)
16th Return and commentary of exam answers
2nd Semester
3rd Quarter
1st Environmental ethics Attainment targets 2 and 3
2nd Environmental ethics Attainment targets 2 and 3
3rd Environmental ethics Attainment targets 2 and 3
4th Bioethics Attainment targets 2 and 3
5th Bioethics Attainment targets 2 and 3
6th Business ethics Attainment targets 2 and 3
7th Business ethics Attainment targets 2 and 3
8th Ethical codes Attainment targets 2 and 3
4th Quarter
9th Ethical codes Attainment targets 2 and 3
10th Engineering ethics Attainment targets 2 and 3
11th Engineering ethics Attainment targets 2 and 3
12th Engineering ethics Attainment targets 2 and 3
13th Engineering ethics Attainment targets 2 and 3
14th Engineering ethics Attainment targets 2 and 3
15th (2nd semester final exam)
16th Return and commentary of exam answers

Evaluation Method and Weight (%)

ExaminationPresentationMutual Evaluations between studentsBehaviorPortfolioAssignmentTotal
Subtotal70000030100
Basic Proficiency5000002070
Specialized Proficiency0000000
Cross Area Proficiency2000001030