Welcome - Law and Ethics for Chemical Engineers CHEE 3540   Law and Ethics for Chemical Engineers
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course will provide students with the legal and ethical framework for the practice of engineering. The section on ethics will introduce ethical theories and demonstrate how these theories are embodied in various engineering codes of ethics. It will also show how these theories, as well as the codes of ethics, can be used to address real ethical dilemmas that can arise in the practice of engineering. Case studies will be used extensively to guide students through this. Class discussions are part of this learning process. These are geared to facilitate development and effective oral communication of student understanding and insights, as well as reasoning on issues of professional ethics. The course will also introduce the subject of law in its relation to the practice of engineering. It will cover the basics of what the students should know about contract law, professional liability and tort law and intellectual property law. Students will be assessed through a final exam on the law part and written assignments on ethics. The assignments are designed to develop good writing skills. Tutorials will offer additional help with substantive materials, assistance regarding assignments and preparation for the final law exam.
FORMAT:

• Lecture
• Tutorial

TUTORIAL HOURS PER WEEK: 2
EXCLUSIONS: PEAS 3700