New Mini Course: Ethics for Engineering Practice

The Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science has a brand new mini course scheduled for Saturday, May 4, called "Ethics for Engineering Practice."  Like all of Concordia's new Mini Courses for Engineers, the  session is 7.5 hours long and is intended to help members of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec fulfill their required 30 hours of professional development

Ethics for Engineering Practice
Centre for Engineering in Society
Saturday May 4, 2013
9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Engineering, Computer Science and Visual Arts Integrated Complex, Room EV3.309, 1515 Ste. Catherine St. W., Montreal


Objectives
This course will familiarize students with the skills needed to analyze the social and ethical impact of engineering on society

• Analysis of the ethical, legal, and social implications of engineering practice
• Effective social and ethical problem-solving methods
• Effective communication of social and ethical aspects of engineering

Course description

Several notorious cases that have received a great deal of media attention the past few years have led engineers to have an increased sense of their professional responsibilities.  These cases have led to an awareness of the importance of ethics within the engineering profession as engineers realize how their technical work has far-reaching impacts on society.  This course provides participants with both theoretical understanding and practical techniques for navigating these new challenges. 

• Credit hours: 7.5

Instructor

Dr. Brandiff R. Caron is a lecturer in the Centre for Engineering in Society at Concordia University. He holds a PhD in Science and Technology Studies from Virginia Polytechnic and State University (Virginia Tech), an MA in Philosophy of Science from the Virginia Tech as well, and a BA in Philosophy from Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Caron's research focuses on the intersections between democracy theory and science and technology policy. 

• $300 (plus tax).
• Register online or phone 514-848-2424, ext. 4397, or 1-888-777-3330.