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