To do or not to do?: A Guide to Ethical Excellence for Civil Engineers (Ethics for Engineers)

To do or not to do?: A Guide to Ethical Excellence for Civil Engineers (Ethics for Engineers)

Latest Edition 2 (February 2024) Crash Course Series—ideal for busy people! Learn basics of professional ethics in a day. For civil engineers Proven content from author’s courses. Includes lecture slides and a quiz. PowerPoint file of lecture slides is available for instructors. Earn 4 Professional Development Hours (PDH) Read the book and pass book's PDH quiz. Receive a continuing education certificate to fulfill professional ethics PDHs requirements for PE license renewal (e.g., 3 ethics PDHs in Delaware) or specialty certification (e.g., 2 ethics PDHs for Board Certified Water Resources Engineer from Civil Engineering Certification Inc.). For more information, visit www.gis-training.com or Email info@gis-training.com Abstract Delve into the ethical foundations in this enlightening book. Explore essential ethical theories, gaining insight into their applications within your engineering profession. Grasp the significance of upholding integrity, honesty, and respect through case studies and real-world ethical dilemmas. Enhance your ethical decision-making skills, empowering you to navigate complex situations with professionalism and empathy. By the end of this book, you'll embody the traits of an ethical professional, understanding the responsibility and accountability integral to fostering a morally sound community of practice. Learning Objectives Fulfil the professional ethics continuing education PDH requirements for PE license or specialty certification. - Understand the fundamentals of professional ethics and its importance. - Familiarize with ethical theories and principles. - Explore real-world ethical dilemmas and learn how to address them ethically. - Enhance ethical decision-making skills in professional practice. Major Topics Definitions - Licensed professional engineer’s responsibilities - Traits for ethical practice - ASCE code of ethics and canons - Guidelines for ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) - Case study - Practice problems - Lecture slides - Quiz