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2006 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Carlos Bertha

TEACHING ETHICS TO ENGINEERS Carlos Bertha* HQ USAFA/DFPY 2354 Fairchild Dr. Ste. 1A12 US Air Force Academy, Colorado 80840* Carlos Bertha teaches at the US Air Force Academy. The views expressed here are his own and do not necessarilyreflect the views of the US Air Force Academy, the US Air Force, or the US Government.IntroductionEngineers like to solve problems. But they tend to like to solve problems that have discretesolutions. As long as they know which formulae apply, the rest is a matter of calculation. Whenphilosophers teach ethics, they

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2006 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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K. Markowitz; H. Marandi

ENGINEERING ETHICS AND THE NEXT GENERATION OF ENGINEERS Professors K. Markowitz, H. Marandi New York City College of Technology 300 Jay Street Brooklyn, NY 11201 In this era of constant change, uncertainty, and accountability, the engineers of the 21stcentury must demonstrate a practical understanding of engineering ethics both in the workplaceand in daily activities. The highest professional behavior is demanded for all personnel involved in engineeringtechnology. It is the engineers and technicians who will design, build, and monitor futuresystems used by the public. These systems must follow strict safety and

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2006 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Keith M. Gardiner

Ethics: Bringing Reality to First Year Engineers Keith M. Gardiner Lehigh University, Center for Manufacturing Systems Engineering Keith.Gardiner@Lehigh.edu USA 610/758-5070 Fax 610/759-6527 200 West Packer Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18015, USA Abstract Ethics is no longer a topic destined for discussion in humanistic and social studies portions of an engineering curriculum, or even a series of highlighted distinct issues in sessions on professionalism. A wide range of ethical issues presented in a mandatory first year engineering course bring reality to ethics questions that arise and may affect the

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2006 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Philip L. Brach; Ahmet Zeytinci

TEACHING ENGINEERING ETHICS “AN ANNUAL RENEWABLE RESOURCE” Philip L. Brach, Ph.D., P.E., F-NSPE, Ahmet Zeytinci, Ph.D., P.E. Distinguished Professor, Emeritus / Professor Engineering University of the District of Columbia Washington, D.C.Abstract We live in a troubled, confused global society; one need only look at the lower west side of Manhattan and the absence of what was once there is a “monument” to the failure of values in our world. The engineer is a critical player in

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2006 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Robert Avanzato

Abington toexplore the use of portable MP3 players, podcasting and related technologies. The problem-based learning(PBL) approach allows for the introduction of computer engineering and IT concepts as well as exposure tosocial and ethical issues (e.g. copyright, digital rights management), all in the context of the podcastingtechnology theme. Students are exploring existing podcast content and are also creating podcasts in avariety of areas using low-cost software and hardware tools. The tools, experiences, and preliminaryoutcomes of this course development will be of value to educators who are interested in applying podcasttechnology to enhance learning in many areas of education.Keywords: MP3 player, podcasting, RSS, problem-based learning (PBL

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2006 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Mark Miles; Eugene Ressler; Paul Maxwell; Kurt Webber

give an example of a computer organization course where the tools are employed, and where the objective stated in the title is achieved. Key words: Course Design, Computer Organization/Architecture, ISA, Assembler, Emulator1. Introduction: Most technology-related undergraduate engineering programs struggle with the relentlessand rapid growth of the body of knowledge required by graduates. New technologies, newtechniques, changes in technology price points, new calls for students to master the ethical,social, and political dimensions of engineering and to work in teams, and various other factorsare a constant source of pressure to treat an ever larger array of topics in the curriculum. Yet theamount of time

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2006 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Ernest Y. Wong

designed to develop versatile, creative, and criticalthinkers who can adapt to professional and ethical challenges” [1]. The relatively standardizedcurriculum that the cadets receive through their core courses (see Figure 1) enables USMA todesign not only a comprehensive academic program, but one that is integrative anddevelopmental as well. Consequently, cadets who graduate from West Point leave with a set of common skillsand knowledge. One of the most important skills they learn is the ability to leverage aspreadsheet. The basic spreadsheet proficiency that cadets gain in their freshman and sophomoremathematics, chemistry, physics, and economics courses develop into more refined spreadsheetmodeling and analysis skills that they acquire in

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2006 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Ronald E. Barr

. ASEE Mid-Atlantic Spring Conference April 28-29, 2006 300 Jay St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11201 Table 5: ABET Program Outcomes (a - k)(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data(c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs(d) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility(g) an ability to communicate effectively(h) the broad education necessary to understand