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ENGS 80 Ethics and Engineering
(Cannot be used to satisfy the A.B. major requirements; can be used for course count
for the B.E., but is not accepted by ABET for Engineering Sciences credit.)
Offered: 10F: 2
An examination of the normative dimensions of professional practice, with a practical
focus on engineering. Discussion topics will include common morality; ethical
theories (virtue, deontological, utilitarian, contractarian); the definition and role of
professions in contemporary societies, including theories of professionalism that seek
to justify action or inaction in the workplace; the relations among professionals,
clients, employers, professional societies, and the service population; and professional
codes of conduct. Case studies will include contemporary accidents and issues in
advanced technology (genetic engineering, nanotechnology, the machine-human
interface). Goals of achievement for the profession will be examined, as expressed by
professional societies, educators, and legislation, in the context of emergent globalization
of technology and trade. Enrollment is limited to 20 students.
Prerequisite: Senior standing in Engineering Sciences, the physical sciences, or philosophy, or
permission of instructor
Instructor: Lynch Dist: TMV
ENGS 84 Reading Course
Offered: all terms: arrange
Advanced undergraduates occasionally arrange a reading course with a faculty member
in a subject not occurring in the regularly scheduled curriculum. This course can be
elected only once; either ENGS 84 or ENGS 85 may be used toward the Engineering
Sciences major, but not both. (Proposed courses should include a full syllabus, resources
and student evaluation methods and must be submitted for approval prior to the end
of the term preceding the term in which the course will be taken.)
Prerequisite: Permission of the chair of the Engineering Sciences Department
ENGS 85 Special Topics
Offered: all terms: arrange
From time to time a section of ENGS 85 may be offered in order to provide an
advanced course in a topic that would not otherwise appear in the curriculum. This
course can be elected only once; either ENGS 84 or 85 may be used toward the
Engineering Sciences major, but not both.
Prerequisite: Permission of the chair of the Engineering Sciences Department
ENGS 86 Independent Project
(Can be counted as an elective in the Engineering Sciences major if ENGS 89
[formerly 190] is taken as the culminating experience)
Offered: all terms: arrange
An individual research or design project carried out under the supervision of a
member of the staff. Students electing this course will be expected to carry out preliminary
reading during the preceding term. This course may be taken in one term,
or as a one-third course credit for each of three consecutive terms. A major written
report and oral presentation will be submitted at the completion of the course. Only
one of either Engineering Sciences 86 or 88 may be used in satisfaction of combined
A.B. major and B.E. degree requirements.
Prerequisites: Senior standing in the Engineering Sciences major, or Bachelor of Engineering
standing and permission of the chair of the Engineering Sciences Department; one-page
proposal submission required and must be submitted for approval prior to the end of the
term preceding the term in which the course will be taken