Ethics in Engineering

Explore unique case studies in engineering ethics. In this four-week course, you’ll examine different historical case studies and understand how they led to classic engineering failures. Though each case is unique and has a distinct context, they all share common themes; a backstory, a disastrous event, a post-event with ramifications, and outcomes. For each case, you’ll watch and hear video lectures and explore foundational literature. You’ll also have the opportunity to discuss the case in d

• Key factors that led to historical cases of engineering failures
• The causes and outcomes of these classic engineering failures
• A working knowledge of the ethical foundations of engineering