Practice Educating Ethical Engineers (34.18) - Ethical Considerations in the Use of Automation

Practice: Educating Ethical Engineers

Lesson 34.18Ethical Considerations in the Use of Automation

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Question 1.
What is the purpose of integrating ethics into engineering curricula?
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Consider how ethics influences engineering decisions.
Question 2.
Give an example of a method used to teach ethics in engineering.
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Think about practical applications in education.
3Question 3.
Why should ethics be integrated into engineering curricula?
- To enhance technical skills
- To ensure ethical decision-making
- To reduce study time
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Think about the societal responsibilities of engineers.
4Question 4.
True or False: Continuous Professional Development is unnecessary for engineers after graduation.
- True
- False
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Remember the fast-evolving nature of technology.
Question 5.
Discuss how you would integrate ethics into an engineering project involving AI. Consider potential pitfalls and ethical dilemmas.
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Think about the different people affected by AI technology.
Question 6.
Evaluate a real engineering case where ethics were ignored. What were the consequences and how could CPD have mitigated these issues?
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Link the failures to specific ethical oversights.

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