Kobe Institute of Computing, Syllabus 2023

1. Course Code2200
2. Course Title
F80e: Engineering Ethics
3. Teacher
BAIG, Maruf
4. Term
Spring 1
5. Course Requirements (Courses / Knowledge for this course) and Important Information
None
6. Course Overview and Objectives
Engineers are part of the society hence need to reflect the ethical standards of the profession
while working with others which categorically includes resources with technical and nontechnical background. This course will enlighten the students regardless of their major in a nontechnical manner hence compatible to all disciplines. The course will bring in on the groundethical issues with an invitation to open discussion within the time frame and deliverables toaccomplish.

7. Course Outline
1 Personal Morality Vs Professional Ethics explained with practical examples_DevelopingWeapons
2 The standard of care is explained with practical case
3 Technology and ethical implications explained_Artificial Intelligence
4 Practical examples of trust worthiness and reliability in profession explained
5 Risk and liability explained with practical examples
6 Engineers role as a manager within the organization explained
7 Environment_What is mentioned in the Code of Ethics shared i.e. IEEE and else
8 Research findings over Global Ethics shared
9 Case Study on Social Sector Ethics discussed
10 Case Study on Business Environment discussed
11 Case Study on Charity Sector discussed
12 Case Study on Engineering context discussed
13 First group presentation over preselected topic shared
14 Second group presentation over preselected topic shared
15 Review of materials covered
16
8. Textbooks (Required Books for this course)
None
9. Reference Books (optional books for further study)
As needed

10. Course Goals (Attainment Targets)(1) Students equipped with ethical decision making framework to face ethical challenges(2) Students enlightened in balancing business exposure, social and individual responsibility(3) Students are well aware of the wide range of sources explaining ethical course of actions

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11. Correspondence relationship between Educational goals and Course goals
Educational goals of the school
Course Goals
High level ICT Basic academic skills
3
Specialized knowledge and literacy
3skills
Ability to continually improve own strengths
1-3
Problem setting
1-3
Ability to discover andHypothesis planning
1-3
Human skill resolve the problem inHypothesis testing
1-3(TankyusocietyPractice
1-3skill）
Fundamental
Ability to step forward
1-3
Ability to think through
1-3
Competencies for
Abilitytoworkinateam
1-3
Working Persons
Professional ethics
1-3
12. Evaluation
Goals
Evaluation method & point allocation
examination
Quiz
Reports Presentation Deliverables
Other(1)
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Allocation
3070
13. Evaluation Criteria
Examination

Quiz

Checks their conceptual clarity with an easy to understand short questions(True/False types). As students level of English Proficiency is wide spread,these quizes assist them to express their understanding with an opportunity toclarify further.

Reports

Presentation

Deliverables

Other

This course is not purely technical. As long as students understand the concept
by reflecting the materials covered they fulfill the core expectation. Variation ofstudents English proficiency is wide sperad hence the instructor entirely
focuses on their concenptual clarity and sincere effort for better performance.

14. Active Learning
Hourly percentage of active learning within the whole class time70%1 Active learning such as problem solving assignment using theknowledge and skills acquired in class.

All the time

2 Active learning such as group works and discussions.

All the time

3 Outcome presentations and feedbacks.
4 Students actively make decisions on how the class should beconducted.
15. Notes

16. Course plan(Notice) This plan is tentative and might be changed at the time of delivery

Lesson 1: Professional Ethics

Lecture/Discussion, 90 mins

The key message of this lecture will be to enlighten the students that personal morality isdifferent to that of the professional ethics. There will be examples from different professional
standards to clarify in an interactive way.

Lesson 2: Responsibility in Engineering

Lecture/Discussion, 90 mins

Responsibility is deeply related to accountability, both for what an engineer does in thepresent and future and for what an engineer has done in the past.
- Engineering standards- The standard of care
- Design standards
Lesson 3: Technology and Society

Lecture/Discussion, 90 mins

Engineers should take an essential angle toward technology, appreciating and taking pridein its advantages whereas being awake to the issues it will produce.
- Thinking about technology and society- The promise and perils of technology- Influence of computer technology
Lesson 4: Trust and Reliability

Lecture/Discussion, 90 mins

This lesson focuses on issues regarding the importance of trustworthiness in engineers:
honesty, confidentiality, intellectual property, witnessing by experts, public communication,and conflicts of interest.
- Honesty- Confidentiality- Intellectual property

Lesson 5: Risk and Liability in Engineering

Lecture/Discussion, 90 mins

Risk is the product of the probability and magnitude of harm for engineers. They have toguard themselves against unjust legal responsibility for harm to danger while additionallydefending the public from risk.
- Different approaches to risk
- Communicating risk and public policy- Engineer's liability for risk
Lesson 6: Engineers in Organizations

Lecture/Discussion, 90 mins

Engineers and managers have different perspectives, both of which are legitimate, and it's
beneficial to distinguish between decisions made by managers and decisions made byengineers.
- Engineers and managers- Being morally responsible in an organization- Proper engineering and management decisions
Lesson 7: Engineers and the EnvironmentLecture/Discussion, 90 mins

Rules for engineers are increasingly including provisions about the environment, but theirimplications for many environmental issues are not clear.
- Criteria for a clean environment- Go beyond the law- Respect for nature

Lesson 8: Global Issues

Lecture/Discussion, 90 mins

We live in an age when social changes have been taking place more rapidly than at any timein the past. The scale and range of projects undertaken have greatly increased over thoseundertaken in previous centuries.
- Globalization- Cross-cultural issues- Work in an international society
Lesson 9: Case Study 1Discussion, 90 mins

Analysis of case examples will be carried out through classroom discussions.

Lesson 10: Case Study 2Discussion, 90 mins

Analysis of case examples will be carried out through classroom discussions.

Lesson 11: Case Study 3

Discussion, 90 mins

Analysis of case examples will be carried out through classroom discussions.

Lesson 12: Case Study 4

Discussion, 90 mins

Analysis of case examples will be carried out through classroom discussions.

Lesson 13: Group Presentation 1

Presentation, 90 mins

Students will be assigned with specific thematic case study and they will present theirarguments as per ethical decision making framework.

Lesson 14: Group Presentaton 2Presentation, 90 mins

Students will be assigned with specific thematic case study and they will present theirarguments as per ethical decision making framework.

Lesson 15: Review
Review of the materials covered followed by an ethical self assessment.

Review 45 mins self
assessment 45 mins