Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 1469/2007
2 ECTS; 3º Ano, 2º Semestre, 30,0 TP + 1,50 OT , Cód. 912350.
Lecturer
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
This course on engineering ethics is intended to provide the students with skills that will enable them make ethical decisions both as leaders or as members of a working team.
Program
Basic concepts (ethics, integrity, honesty, reliability); Ethical Principles (ethical values, decision- making), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Code of Ethics of Engineers; professional duties (art. 86, art. 87th , art. 88, art. 89. Ethical leadership, individual liability and the virtues of the engineer, case analysis
Evaluation Methodology
Ongoing assessment: Participation in case discussion - 5%
Final assessment: practical work 95%: written part 45% and oral part 50% (presentation and discussion)
Bibliography
- Rego, A. (2010). Ética para engenheiros. LX: Lidel
Teaching Method
Theoretical/practical method - case analysis and use of media resources.
Software used in class
