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Esssential ethics--embedding ethics into an engineering curriculum.

Shirley T Fleischmann1

  • 1Seymour and Esther Padnos School of Engineering, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USA. fleischs@gvsu.edu

Science and Engineering Ethics
|May 22, 2004
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This paper describes a new engineering curriculum at Padnos School of Engineering (PSE) that integrates ethics throughout the program. It emphasizes professionalism through co-op experience and service projects, drawing inspiration from military academies.

Area of Science:

  • Engineering Education
  • Professional Ethics

Background:

  • Ethical decision-making is critical for engineering professionalism.
  • Accreditation bodies like ABET mandate ethics in engineering curricula.
  • Existing engineering programs can be enhanced by integrating ethics more comprehensively.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the curriculum approach for ethics integration at the Padnos School of Engineering (PSE).
  • To present a model for embedding ethics and professionalism throughout an engineering program.
  • To highlight the use of co-op experience and service projects for ethical development.

Main Methods:

  • Adopting a curriculum model inspired by West Point and the United States Naval Academy.
  • Introducing an "Honor Concept" (including an Honor Code) to freshmen.

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  • Requiring 1500 hours of co-op experience integrated with academic semesters.
  • Incorporating service projects focused on responsible citizenship.

    • Main Results:

    • The PSE program is developing a foundational ethics strand throughout its curriculum.
    • Co-op experience provides practical opportunities to teach ethics as part of professionalism.
    • Service projects aim to foster responsible citizenship among engineering students.

    Conclusions:

    • A comprehensive, integrated approach to ethics education can enhance engineering professionalism.
    • Models from military academies offer valuable insights for civilian engineering curricula.
    • Combining academic learning with practical experience (co-op) and civic engagement is key to developing ethical engineers.