34.18. Educating Ethical Engineers

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the purpose of integrating ethics into engineering curricula?

   Hint

   Consider how ethics influences engineering decisions.

2. 2.

   Give an example of a method used to teach ethics in engineering.

   Hint

   Think about practical applications in education.

3. 3.

   Why should ethics be integrated into engineering curricula?

   • To enhance technical skills
   • To ensure ethical decision-making
   • To reduce study time

   Hint

   Think about the societal responsibilities of engineers.

4. 4.

   True or False: Continuous Professional Development is unnecessary for engineers after graduation.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Remember the fast-evolving nature of technology.

5. 5.

   Discuss how you would integrate ethics into an engineering project involving AI. Consider potential pitfalls and ethical dilemmas.

   Hint

   Think about the different people affected by AI technology.

6. 6.

   Evaluate a real engineering case where ethics were ignored. What were the consequences and how could CPD have mitigated these issues?

   Hint

   Link the failures to specific ethical oversights.