ENGINEERING ETHICS AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

CE204

Course Code: CE204
Semester: Fourth Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice: 3 + 0
ECTS: 3

Course Type

Compulsory Course

Course Level

Bachelor's Degree

Year of Study

Semester

Fourth Term (Spring)

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Explain the fundamental concepts of engineering ethics, professional responsibility, and ethical principles;
Evaluate the impacts of civil engineering practices on society, the environment, the economy, health, and safety from a sustainable development perspective;
Interpret the social, environmental, and legal implications of engineering practices within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs);
Analyze the legal and ethical consequences of engineering practices;
Evaluate the impacts of emerging technological developments on engineering practice and the importance of lifelong learning for professional development.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Course Description

This course covers the evaluation of civil engineering practices within the framework of engineering ethics, professional responsibility, sustainable development, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The course examines the social, environmental, economic, legal, and ethical dimensions of engineering practices and addresses topics such as ethical dilemmas, professional principles, sustainable infrastructure approaches, climate change, resource efficiency, and lifelong learning. The course aims to enable students to evaluate the impacts of engineering decisions from multiple perspectives, develop a sense of ethical responsibility, and adopt a lifelong learning mindset that supports adaptation to emerging technologies and evolving sustainability requirements.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Introduction to Engineering Ethics: Concepts of ethics, morality, values, professional ethics, and professionalism
2^nd Week	Professional Responsibility and Ethical Principles in Civil Engineering: Roles and responsibilities of engineers
3^rd Week	Methods of Ethical Analysis and Engineering Case Studies
4^th Week	Engineering Failures, Professional Negligence, and Historical Case Studies
5^th Week	The Concept and Fundamental Principles of Sustainable Development
6^th Week	United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
7^th Week	Environmental, Economic, and Social Impacts of Civil Engineering Practices
8^th Week	Midterm
9^th Week	Climate Change, Carbon Emissions, and Sustainable Infrastructure
10^th Week	Resource Efficiency, Circular Economy, and Sustainable Materials
11^th Week	Legal Aspects of Engineering Practice and Relevant Regulations
12^th Week	Occupational Health and Safety, Society, and Public Welfare
13^th Week	Technological Developments and Digital Transformation
14^th Week	Lifelong Learning, Professional Development, and Course Review
15^th Week	Project Presentations and Course Wrap-Up

Recommended or Required Reading

1. Martin, M., Schinzinger, R., 2009. ?Introduction to Engineering Ethics?, 2nd Ed., McGraw-Hill Education, ISBN 978-0072483116.
2. Harris, C.E., Pritchard, M.S., Rabins, M.J., James, R.W., Englehardt, E.E., 2019. ?Engineering ethics: Concepts and cases?, 6th Ed., Cengage Learning, ISBN 978-1337554503.
3. United Nations, 2015. ?Transforming our world: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (A/RES/70/1)?.
4. Kibert, CJ., 2016. ?Sustainable Construction?, 4th Ed., Wiley, ISBN 978-1119055174.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Questions/Answers
Project

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	40
Project	1	10
Total(%)		50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		50
Total(%)		100

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam	1	1	1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work	1	26	26
Preparation for Final exam	1	10	10
Course hours	14	3	42
Preparation for Midterm exam	1	10	10
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	1	1
Homework
Total Work Load			90
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			3
ECTS Credit of the Course			3

Language of Instruction

English

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5
K1
K2
K3
K4
K5
K6		X	X	X
K7	X			X
K8
K9
K10
K11					X