Professional Ethics

Lecture#2
Lets Play With Our Brains…….
What is Engineering??????
What are Ethics????
What are Engineering Ethics???
What are Professional Ethics????
 What is Engineering???

Engineering is an application of Science. It establishes different

application systems based on different scientific principles.
Ethics
Ethics
Ethics are a system of moral principles and a branch of philosophy
which defines what is good for individuals and society.

Moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of

an activity.
Engineering Ethics
Engineering Ethics
Engineering Ethics is the study of moral issues and decisions
confronting individuals and organizations engaged in engineering.

Engineering ethics is the field of applied ethics and system of moral

principles that apply to the practice of engineering. The field
examines and sets the obligations by engineers to society, to their
clients, and to the profession

The Study of related questions about moral ideals, character, policies

and relationship of people and corporations involved in technological
activity
Why to study Engineering Ethics
Engineering ethics course is not about preaching rather, its objective
is to increase your ability as engineers to responsibly confront moral
issues raised by technological activity.
Professional Ethics
Professional Ethics
Professional ethics is a term that includes the organizational and
personal standards of behavior a professional individual is expected
to possess.
Most organizations have their own internal code of
practice that defines the professional ethics of a
certain profession