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MODULE
The course CHE 527: This is a 3-unit course, which deals with professional ethics
related to the practices of chemical engineering together with the different laws
governing the same. In the practice of this profession where legalities are
inevitable, contracts, obligations and specifications will be incorporated to
reinforce and corroborate possible cases. As such, by the end of this course you
should be able
To explain and inculcate thorough understanding of laws, contracts,
specifications and ethics.
Implant thorough understanding of Contracts and obligation
Enhance capability to write Resume, Engineering specifications
and Technical papers
Inculcate value based ethics in the professional practice and the
ability to apply the theories and principles of laws, contracts and
specification to the practice of chemical engineering
To ensure that you will demonstrate the above cited learning outcomes, this
course originally designed to be delivered in 54 contact hours was structured
into six modules. Each module contains several units with its own topic learning
outcomes and topic outline. Each unit contains activities designed using the 5E
constructivist model of learning, developed by Rodger Bybee, that encourages
students to engage, explore, explain, elaborate, and evaluate their learning of
topics covered therein. This means that at the end of each unit, each module,
and the course as a whole, you will be assessed on your progress in attaining
the course learning outcomes. Outcomes based education dictates that only
when you can clearly demonstrate the course learning outcomes by the end of
this course, can you be given a passing mark. The modules that form the
building blocks to help you attain the course learning outcomes are as follows:
Saint Louis University
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE
Department of Chemical Engineering
Table of Contents
At the end of the module, you should be able to: Inculcate value — based
ethics in the professional practice and the ability to apply the theories and
principles of laws, contracts and specification to the practice of chemical
engineering
ENGAGE
Ethics, or Engineering ethics is the field of 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. As a scholarly
discipline, it is closely related to subjects such as the philosophy of science, the
philosophy of engineering, and the ethics of technology. To learn more, let us
watch the video entitled “ Engineering Ethics and Difficult Decision making
using the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FYt6qsoybM
Ethics – (or moral philosophy) the study of the characteristics of morals, and
involves moral choices made by individuals as they interact with other
persons.
Derived from the Ancient Greek word èthikos meaning “relating to one’s
character”
Èthos meaning “character disposition”
Morality (from the Latin term moralis “manner, character, proper behavior”;
Greek mos “custom”) is the differentiation of intentions, decisions, and actions
between those that are distinguished as proper and those that are improper
A body of standards or principles derived from a code of conduct from a
particular philosophy, religion, or culture, or from a standard that a
person believes should be universal
Personal ethics – or personal morality, is the set of moral beliefs that a person
holds.
For more on Introductory Concepts, open the notes attached on the google
classroom.
EXPLORE
Background
Saint Louis University
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE
Department of Chemical Engineering
The first Tay Bridge collapsed in 1879. At least sixty were killed.
Recent developments
William LeMessurier's response to design deficiencies uncovered after construction of the Citigroup Center is often cited
as an example of ethical conduct.
ultimately led to the creation of the Board of Ethical Review in 1954. Ethics
cases rarely have easy answers, but the BER's nearly 500 advisory opinions have
helped bring clarity to the ethical issues engineers face daily.
Currently, bribery and political corruption is being addressed very directly by
several professional societies and business groups around the world. However,
new issues have arisen, such as offshoring, sustainable development, and
environmental protection, that the profession is having to consider and address.
Examples of catastrophic engineering failures are:
1. Space Shuttle Challenger accident
2. Ford Pinto exploding gas tanks
3. Kansas City Hyatt Regency walkway collapse
4. Teton Dan Failure
5. DC – 10 multiple failures
6. 1919 Great Molasses Flood in Boston, Massachusetts
7. 1921 Silo Explosion Oppau, Germany
8. 1932 – 1968 Mercury Dumping Minamata Bay, Japan
9. 1976 Dioxin Emission Seveso, Italy
10. 1984 Methyl isocyanate emission Bhopal, India
11. 1986 Nuclear meltdown Chernobyl, Ukraine
12. 2000 Cyanide spill Baia Mare, Romania
13. 2008 Sugar refinery explosion Georgia, US
14. 2010 Alumina plant accident Hungary
15. 2014 Gas explosion Kaohsiung, Taiwan
16. 2015 Nuclear disaster Fukushima, Japan
EXPLAIN
The chemical engineer shall be guided in all his relations by the highest
standards of honor and integrity and shall act with fairness and impartiality to
all.
Section 2.
The chemical engineer shall uphold at all times the dignity of the
chemical engineering profession and shall protect it from misrepresentation.
Section 3.
The chemical engineer shall avoid being associated with any enterprise
which is of questionable character or is contrary to law or public welfare
Section 4.
Section 5.
Section 6.
Saint Louis University
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE
Department of Chemical Engineering
Section 7.
Section 8.
Section 9.
The chemical engineer shall make known to his client or employer all his
other professional obligations, financial interests, or other considerations which
might restrict or interfere with his meeting the legitimate expectations of his
client or employer before undertaking an engagement.
Section 10.
Section 11.
Saint Louis University
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE
Department of Chemical Engineering
The chemical engineer shall present clearly the consequences or risk that
will arise if his professional judgment or work, for which he is responsible, is
overruled.
Section 12.
The chemical engineer shall not hesitate to engage, or advise his client or
employer to engage the services of other experts or specialists on problems on
which his information or experience is inadequate.
Section 13.
Section 14.
Section 15.
The chemical engineer shall encourage and provide opportunity for the
professional development or advancement of chemical engineers in his
employ.
Section 16.
work and shall not accept compensation beneath the generally accepted
level of professional fee.
Section 17.
Section 18
Section 19.
The chemical engineer shall endeavor at all times to give credit to those
to whom credit is properly due.
Section 20.
The chemical engineer shall not review the work of another chemical
engineer for the same client or employer without the prior knowledge and
consent of such engineer when the client or employer relation of such
chemical engineer has already been terminated, prior notice is sufficient.
Section 21.
Section 22.
This Code shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its publication
in the Official Gazette.
EXPLAIN
Choose a scenario around you or a scenario that you have encountered from
the different code of ethics principles. Then, choose at least 3 sections
concepts and relate them to your experience. Explain briefly in at most 5
sentences.
Saint Louis University
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE
Department of Chemical Engineering
You as a future chemical engineer will be working in different fields where you
are most involve. As you are already in your last year of study, you should
already start thinking of the path you want to take. Thus, for the following
activity, think about the industry you want to be part of in the future.
From your chosen industry, identify one section of the code how you can apply
the concept at least 3 fundamental concepts. Explain briefly in at most 5
sentences.
Saint Louis University
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE
Department of Chemical Engineering
Saint Louis University
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE
Department of Chemical Engineering
The Board shall exercise the powers conferred upon it by this Act, shall
from time to time look into the conditions affecting the practice of chemical
engineering in the Philippines, and whenever necessary, recommend to the
Secretary of Public Works and Communications6 the adoption of such
measures as may be deemed proper for the vigorous enforcement of this Act.
Assignment
http://www.piche.org.ph/media/downloadables/public/materials/Republic%2
0Act%20No%209297%20Chem%20Eng%20Law.pdf
MODULE 2
Law on Patent, Copyright, Trademark Agency
EXPLORE
With the advent of technology comes along the access to all kinds of
information. Intellectual property rights are the rights given to persons over the
creations of their minds that include inventions, literary or artistic works, images,
symbols, signage’s, etc. They usually give the creator an exclusive right over the
use of his/her creation for a certain period of time. Strong and enforced
Intellectual Property Rights help consumers make an educated choice about
the safety, reliability, effectiveness of their purchases.
Director General
Atty. Rowel S. Barba
Deputies Director General
Atty. Teodoro C. Pascua
Atty. Nelson P. Laluces
- This law was signed on April 28, 1992 by Pres. Corazon C. Aquino
- Salient Provisions include Cash Rewards to patented inventions, Tax
Incentives, Tax Exemption, Inventions Development Assistance Fund (IDAF),
Inventions Guarantee Fund, and Government Agencies Assistance.
Assignment
Download Republic Act No. 8293, the link to be posted on your portal.
Graded assignment #1
I. Give five examples each of patentable
a) Novelty product;
b) Priori art
c) Utility Models
d) Industrial design
References
Harris, C. Jr. (2009). Engineering Ethics: Concepts and Cases. Ohio: Wadsworth
Cengage
Learning,