Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 14433/2024 - 05/12/2024
2 ECTS; 3º Ano, 2º Semestre, 30,0 TP + 1,50 OT , Cód. 912350.
Lecturer
- Carlos Alexandre Campos Pais Coelho (2)
- Flávio Rodrigues Fernandes Chaves (1)(2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
NA
Objectives
Objectives
The objective of this course unit is to provide students with knowledge about Ethics in Engineering. It aims to complement students' training by introducing basic concepts and principles associated with the area of ??Ethics.
To understand the ethical, moral, and deontological responsibilities associated with the profession.
To empower students to make ethical decisions, whether as leaders or as members of working groups.
To apply principles of ethics and deontology in the resolution and analysis of ethical dilemmas, as well as to understand the content and importance of a code of ethics in general and professional codes of deontology.
Program
1. Introduction to Ethics for Engineers:
1.1. Definition of Ethics;
1.2. Ethics and Morality;
1.3. Professional Ethics;
1.4. Portuguese Association of Business Ethics;
1.5. Technical Ethics Committee;
1.6. International Standardization;
1.7. ISO 26000.
2. Ethical Leadership, Individual Responsibility and Virtues of the Engineer:
2.1. The Ten Lessons of Leadership;
2.2. Building Trust;
2.3. Groupthink - What Leaders Can Do;
2.4. Engineers' Responsibility/System Responsibility;
2.5. Codes of Ethics and Professional Conduct
3. Whistleblowing:
3.1. Introduction;
3.2. The Moral Ambiguity of Whistleblowing;
4. Engineers at a Crossroads:
4.1. Introduction;
4.2. Loyalty to the company;
4.3. Permissible/mandatory whistleblowing;
4.4. Duties;
4.5. Anonymous whistleblowing;
4.6. Guidelines for dissenting engineers for ethical reasons.
5. Most important lessons:
5.1. The dilemma triangle;
5.2. System responsibility;
5.3. The risks of individual responsibility;
5.4. Blind obedience to the chain of command;
5.5. Obsession with meeting predefined objectives;
5.6. Trust;
5.7. Leadership;
5.8. Loyalty to the company;
5.9. Moral objectivism, moral subjectivism, and situational ethics.
6. Practical cases:
6.1. Loyalties;
6.2. Property rights;
6.3. Economy: How much does it oblige you?
6.4. Dishonesty and honesty;
6.5. Internship;
6.6. When cooperation is penalized.
Evaluation Methodology
Continuous Assessment, Exam and Resit:
- Knowledge assessment will be conducted through two presentations on two topics from the program and a written exam.
Final Grade = 30% Presentation 1 + 30% Presentation 2 + 40% Written Exam.
If justified, respecting the institutional rules regarding the same, the course instructor reserves the right to call the student for an oral exam, which will determine the final grade.
Bibliography
- Braga, Rego, J. (2010). Ética para Engenheiros - Desafiando a Síndrome do Vaivém Challenger. (Vol. 2ª). (pp. 216). Lidel: Lidel
- Correia, R. (2023). Ética e Deontologia Preparação para o Exame da OCC. (Vol. 1). (pp. 310). Reis dos Livros: Reis dos Livros
- Mercier, S. (2005). A Ética nas Empresas. (Vol. 1). Afrontamento: Afrontamento
- Oliveira, L. (2024). Responsabilidade Ética e Profissional em Ciência e Engenharia. (Vol. 1). (pp. 260). Lidel: Lidel
- Rego, A. (2010). Ética para engenheiros. LX: Lidel
- Rocha, A. (2010). Ética, Deontologia e Responsabilidade Social, Vida Económica.. (Vol. 1). (pp. 513). Livro: Vida Económica
Teaching Method
In-person instruction with presentation of theoretical concepts, discussion, and classroom work. Visits to companies and presentations by guests affiliated with companies and other organizations.
Software used in class
NA
