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When did systematic attention to engineering ethics start?
When did systematic attention to engineering ethics start?
- In the 1950s
- In the 1980s
- Only since 1970s (correct)
- Before the 1970s
What disciplines are involved in engineering ethics as an 'interdisciplinary discipline'?
What disciplines are involved in engineering ethics as an 'interdisciplinary discipline'?
- Medicine and law
- Philosophy, social science, law, and business theory (correct)
- Engineering theory only
- Engineering and architecture
What is the age of engineering ethics as compared to medical ethics and legal ethics?
What is the age of engineering ethics as compared to medical ethics and legal ethics?
- Younger than medical ethics and legal ethics (correct)
- Not mentioned in the text
- Older than medical ethics and legal ethics
- The same age as medical ethics and legal ethics
Is teaching engineering ethics a requirement for the accreditation of academic engineering programs?
Is teaching engineering ethics a requirement for the accreditation of academic engineering programs?
What are the focus of engineering ethics before the 1970s?
What are the focus of engineering ethics before the 1970s?
Flashcards
When did engineering ethics emerge?
When did engineering ethics emerge?
The systematic study of ethical issues in engineering began in the 1970s.
What disciplines influence engineering ethics?
What disciplines influence engineering ethics?
Engineering ethics draws from various disciplines like philosophy, social science, law, and business theory.
How old is engineering ethics?
How old is engineering ethics?
Engineering ethics is a relatively new field compared to medical ethics and legal ethics.
Is teaching engineering ethics mandatory?
Is teaching engineering ethics mandatory?
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What was the early focus of engineering ethics?
What was the early focus of engineering ethics?
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Study Notes
Development of Engineering Ethics
- Systematic attention to engineering ethics started in the 1950s and 1960s.
Interdisciplinary Nature of Engineering Ethics
- Engineering ethics is an interdisciplinary field involving disciplines such as philosophy, sociology, psychology, and technology studies.
Age of Engineering Ethics
- Engineering ethics is a relatively young field compared to medical ethics (ages back to Hippocratic Oath, circa 400 BCE) and legal ethics (dates back to ancient Greece and Rome).
Accreditation Requirements
- Teaching engineering ethics is a requirement for the accreditation of academic engineering programs.
Early Focus of Engineering Ethics
- Before the 1970s, the focus of engineering ethics was on professional responsibility, codes of ethics, and whistleblowing.
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Teaching Engineering Ethics and Social Responsibility Quiz: Explore the historical background, different teaching approaches, accreditation requirements, and concepts of humanitarian engineering and corporate social responsibility. Test your knowledge in this quiz led by Professor M. H. Hassan for the Fall 2023 semester.
