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Ethics and Professional Conduct: A Summary of Wisconsin Disciplinary Decisions
Ethics and Professional Conduct: A Summary of Wisconsin Disciplinary Decisions This course presents a rationale and basis for ethics and professional conduct for professional engineers. It is based on a review of seven disciplinary decisions from the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. Each case study includes a summary of the circumstances surrounding the…
Ethics Case Study: The Bhopal Tragedy
Ethics Case Study: The Bhopal Tragedy The Bhopal case is an in-depth study of the industrial accident at the Union Carbide factory in India that immediately killed 2,000 people, injured another 200,000 to 300,000 more, and raised questions about plant safety and corporate responsibility around the world. This course details the design, operating, and cultural…
Case Study: The PEPCON Disaster
Case Study: The PEPCON Disaster A series of strategic and tactical problems at the PEPCON chemical plant led to a fire and eventual explosion of ammonium perchlorate, with an equivalent impact on the surrounding area of a 1-kiloton nuclear detonation. The explosion claimed 2 lives, injured around 370, and caused an estimated $100 million in…
Case Study – The Fifty-Nine Story Crisis
Case Study – The Fifty-Nine Story Crisis For many engineers, dealing with the myriad of requirements imposed on the practice of engineering and the complexities they impose can be challenging enough before any thought is given to the subject of professional ethics. In most instances, sound business or legal decisions will also serve to fulfill…
Engineering Ethics
Engineering Ethics This course is an introduction to engineering ethics, which stresses analytical reasoning and emphasizes clear thinking regarding the application of professional ethical codes to specific cases. The National Society of Professional Engineer’s (NSPE) ethical code forms the core of this class; consideration for the professional codes of other professional engineering organizations is included…
Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct
Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct This course provides professionals with a comprehensive understanding of essential ethical principles and guidelines. It covers the significance of ethical behavior in engineering practice, emphasizing the ongoing commitment required to maintain high ethical standards. The course also outlines guidelines for managing conflicts of interest, ensuring legal compliance, and maintaining…