<p>Lecture, four hours; discussion, three hours; outside study, eight hours. Requisite: English Composition 3 or equivalent. Introduction to ethical and societal considerations in the professional practice of civil and environmental engineering. Exploration of ethical and moral principles, roles and responsibilities of engineers, and social and equity impacts of engineering. Review of civil and environmental engineering case studies, sustainability projects, and emerging technologies in detail; and development of strong arguments. Students draft 15-20 pages of revised prose and complete informal writing assignments. Satisfies engineering writing requirement. May be repeated once for credit. Letter grading.</p>

Civil and Environmental Engineering

Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science

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C&EE 109EW - Ethics in Civil and Environmental Engineering

Ethics in Civil and Environmental Engineering

Effectively present critical analyses and impactful arguments about ethical issues through both oral and written communication

Understand their duties and responsibilities as engineers through knowledge of ethical principles and social and equity considerations

Understand the broader relationship between civil and environmental engineering and society

Identify, analyze, and address ethical issues within a civil and environmental engineering context

Evaluate their personal ethical positions as they prepare for academic and professional careers

General Catalog

Ethics in Civil and Environmental Engineering

C&EE 109EW

5 units