Engineering Ethics

Course Information

College Tsuyama College Year 2021
Course Title Engineering Ethics
Course Code 0134 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 : "Introduction to Engineering Ethics" (Maruzen Shuppan)
Instructor KAMIYA Ken

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

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 : Students will study engineering ethics using the textbook, introducing as many examples as possible to avoid becoming overly abstract.

Grade evaluation method: The results of two regular examinations will be averaged and evaluated (100%). Each regular examination will assign tasks to judge the achievement of the above goals. In principle, there will be no makeup 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.

Course advice: Read the new on a daily basis and develop your interests. Review what you have learned in class and formulate any questions that you may have.

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.

Characteristics of Class / Division in Learning

Active Learning
Aided by ICT
Applicable to Remote Class
Instructor Professionally Experienced
Must complete subjects

Course Plan

Theme Goals
1st Semester
1st Quarter
1st Introduction General explanation of goals
2nd Why one must learn engineering ethics Attainment target 1
3rd Why one must learn engineering ethics Attainment target 1
4th Why one must learn engineering ethics Attainment target 1
5th Why one must learn engineering ethics Attainment target 1
6th Engineers in organizations Attainment targets 2 and 3
7th Engineers in organizations Attainment targets 2 and 3
8th Engineers in organizations Attainment targets 2 and 3
2nd Quarter
9th Engineers as professionals Attainment targets 2 and 3
10th Engineers as professionals Attainment targets 2 and 3
11th Engineers as professionals Attainment targets 2 and 3
12th International Standards and Globalization Attainment targets 2 and 3
13th International Standards and Globalization Attainment targets 2 and 3
14th International Standards and Globalization Attainment targets 2 and 3
15th (1st semester final exam)
16th Handback of exam papers with comments
2nd Semester
3rd Quarter
1st Legal Responsibility and Intellectual Property Rights Attainment targets 2 and 3
2nd Legal Responsibility and Intellectual Property Rights Attainment targets 2 and 3
3rd Legal Responsibility and Intellectual Property Rights Attainment targets 2 and 3
4th Technology, Safety and the Environment Attainment targets 2 and 3
5th Technology, Safety and the Environment Attainment targets 2 and 3
6th Technology, Safety and the Environment Attainment targets 2 and 3
7th Design, Innovation and State-of-the-Art Technology Attainment targets 2 and 3
8th Design, Innovation and State-of-the-Art Technology Attainment targets 2 and 3
4th Quarter
9th Design, Innovation and State-of-the-Art Technology Attainment targets 2 and 3
10th Risk and Decision-making Attainment targets 2 and 3
11th Risk and Decision-making Attainment targets 2 and 3
12th The Public Nature of Engineering Attainment target 3
13th The Public Nature of Engineering Attainment target 3
14th The Public Nature of Engineering Attainment target 3
15th (2nd semester final exam)
16th Handback of exam papers with comments

Evaluation Method and Weight (%)

ExaminationPresentationMutual Evaluations between studentsBehaviorPortfolioAssignmentTotal
Subtotal10000000100
Basic Proficiency700000070
Specialized Proficiency0000000
Cross Area Proficiency300000030