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Engineering Ethics Oct 8, 2013 Caltech Carl Ruoff

Engineering Ethics Oct 8, 2013 Caltech Carl Ruoff. Ethics in Engineering. In Engineering, knowledge of mathematics and sciences gained by study, experience, and practice, is applied with judgment to develop ways to utilize the materials and forces of nature for desired purposes

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Engineering Ethics Oct 8, 2013 Caltech Carl Ruoff

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  1. Engineering EthicsOct 8, 2013CaltechCarl Ruoff

  2. Ethics in Engineering • In Engineering, knowledge of mathematics and sciences gained by study, experience, and practice, is applied with judgment to develop ways to utilize the materials and forces of nature for desired purposes • “With judgment”—where choices must be made between options which have varying degrees of ethical value and liability

  3. Engineering Rules of Practice • Hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public in performing engineering duties • Perform services only in the area of your competence • Issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner • Act in professional matters for each employer or client as a faithful agent or trustee • Avoid improper solicitation of professional employment

  4. Professional Obligations-I Engineers shall: • Be guided by the highest standards of integrity • Strive to serve the public interest • Avoid all conduct that is likely to discredit the profession or deceive the public • Not disclose confidential information without consent • Not be influenced in their professional duties by conflicts of interest • Uphold the principle of appropriate and adequate compensation for engineering work • Not compete unfairly with other engineers through criticism or by other improper or questionable methods

  5. Professional Obligations-II Engineers shall: • Not attempt to injure, maliciously or falsely, the professional reputation, prospects, practice, or employment of other engineers, nor indiscriminately criticize other engineers’ work. • Questions of illegal or unethical practice should be presented to the proper authorities for action • Accept personal responsibility for all professional activities • Give credit for engineering work where it is due and recognize proprietary interests of others • Cooperate in extending the effectiveness of the profession through professional information interchange, education, and fostering the professional development of those under their supervision

  6. Engineering Ethics Summary • Do honest, careful work in your area of competence • Promote public safety and well-being • Avoid real or apparent conflicts of interest • Promote the dignity of the profession • Don’t use dishonorable or dishonest means to acquire work or employment • Don’t steal • Don’t misappropriate intellectual property • Give credit where credit is due • Act as a faithful agent or trustee for employers or clients • Don’t make misleading or dishonest statements • No kickbacks, bribes Ethics aren’t just voluntary—violations could mean imprisonment, lawsuits, fines, or termination You can be sued for engineering malpractice

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