S T S589 - Ethics and Values in Science and Technology
Summer 2013, Section 001 - 3.0 Credits
Schedule Number 151657
Important Dates
Reg Period: 2/4/2013 - 6/24/2013
First Day of Class: 6/24/2013
End of Class: 8/11/2013
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Course Description
Study interrelationships of 20th century technological change and human valueswith emphasis on social and ethical aspects of technological progress.
Strong writing skills are recommended for this course. If English is not your native language, it is important that you read additional information regarding English language proficiency before registering for this course.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for the course.
Costs and Fees
This course will be included in your semester bill.
Remarks
This course examines the ethical issues within science and engineering from a problem solving perspective. Fundamental concepts of preventive ethics are considered, as well as professional responsibility within the technical community. Students will learn general organizing principles and specific techniques for framing and analyzing moral problems. These principles and techniques will be applied through case studies and other class exercises within a number of technical contexts, including computing, engineer/manager relationships, and research and testing environments, to name a few.
This course is part of a cohort program and is only available to students accepted into the Master of Engineering Management program - cohort 6.
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Material Requirements
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| Material Title | Edition | Author | ISBN | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Ethics: Concepts and Cases | 4th | Harris, Pritchard and Rabins | 9780495502791 | MBS |
Technical Requirements
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Software Requirements
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