American International University- Bangladesh (AIUB)

Faculty of Engineering

Course Name: Engineering Ethics and Environmental Course Code: EEE 3107
Protection
Semester: Fall 2022-23 Section: D
Item: C05: Apply professional codes of ethics and standards considering Sustainability as well as public
safety practices. (P.h.1.C3)
Student Name: HOSSAIN, MD. YEASIR Student ID: 20-43211-1

Student’s Department: CSE Submission Date: 15-12-2022

Rubric:
Proficient Good Average Poor Secured
Category
[6] [5] [3-4] [2-1] Marks
Very well-structured of Well-structured of code of Acceptable format of code Code of conduct without
code of conduct with conduct with proper of conduct with some any reference to the IEEE,
Format of the code of
proper reference to the reference to the IEEE, reference to the IEEE, ACM, NSPE, IEB etc.
conduct
IEEE, ACM, NSPE, IEB ACM, NSPE, IEB etc. ACM, NSPE, IEB etc.
etc.
Comprehension of the role Comprehension of the role Comprehension of the role Comprehension of the role
of engineering in society is of engineering in society is of engineering in society is of engineering in society is
stated stated, described, and stated, but description stated without clarification
Comprehension of the
clearly and described clarified so that leaves some terms or description.
role of engineering in
comprehensively, understanding is not undefined, ambiguities
society
delivering relevant seriously impeded by unexplored, boundaries
(K7)
information omissions. undetermined,
necessary for full
understanding.
Issues in engineering Issues in engineering Issues in engineering Issues in engineering
practice is stated practice is stated, practice is stated, but practice is stated without
clearly and described described, and clarified so description leaves some clarification or description.
Issues in engineering
comprehensively, that understanding is not terms undefined,
practice
delivering relevant seriously impeded by ambiguities unexplored,
(K7)
information omissions. boundaries undetermined,
necessary for full
understanding.
Engineering responsibility Engineering responsibility Engineering responsibility Engineering responsibility
to public safety and to public safety and to public safety and to public safety and
environment is stated environment is stated, environment is stated, but environment is stated
Engineering
clearly and described described, and clarified so description leaves some without clarification or
responsibility to public
comprehensively, that understanding is not terms undefined, description.
safety and Environment
delivering relevant seriously impeded by ambiguities unexplored,
(K7)
information omissions. boundaries undetermined,
necessary for full
understanding.
Importance of ‘Safety’ to Importance of ‘Safety’ to Importance of ‘Safety’ to Importance of ‘Safety’ to
social, cultural, economic social, cultural, economic social, cultural, economic social, cultural, economic
and sustainable and sustainable and sustainable and sustainable
Importance of
development is stated development is stated, development is stated, but development is stated
‘Sustainability’ to social,
clearly and described described, and clarified so description leaves some without clarification or
cultural, economic
comprehensively, that understanding is not terms undefined, description.
development
delivering relevant seriously impeded by ambiguities unexplored,
(K7)
information omissions. boundaries undetermined.
necessary for full
understanding.
For complete Similarity with other (Negative Marking will be
imposed)

Comments: Total Marks (Out of 30):

Sustainable development (SD) is the blueprint to ensure a better future for all.
The economy, society and the environment are the predominant pillars of SD.
There is an inherent relation between socio-economic development and the
environment. The activities involved in such development can bring both
adverse and favorable consequence to the environment. The journey of
mankind to an elevated socio-economic condition significantly depends on the
industrial revolution; whichever depend well and truly on the generation and
consumption of energy. Hence, extensive use of fossil fuels i.e., oil, gas, coal
etc. to produce energy is the principal reason behind the emission of
greenhouse gas, trace metals and similar type of pollutants. The by-product of
fossil-fuel combustion is a significant threat to the environment which later
brings a harmful effect on human health. As a developing country, Bangladesh
is not an exception in this regard. It is obvious that prolongation of such
energy generation method certainly raises a conflict to the concept of SD.
Further, it creates a confrontment situation concerning the projected timeline.
Henceforth, a transition to renewable energy may mitigate all these adverse
effects within a short time. Generating energy from clean and renewable
source can significantly reduce carbon footprint and global warming, and it
has numerous environmental and health benefits. Besides, using renewable
sources for energy generation allow to build a reliable and affordable energy
source; that lessen reliance on foreign energy sources as well. Above all, to
ensure the sustainability of the three pillars of Sustainable Development and to
safeguard the environment for a better future; there is no alternative to using
renewable energy for energy generation.
Based on the concept of Social and Environmental Ethics, identify, discuss, and analyze the
following issues from the given case:
(a) What are the adverse effects of the conventional power station that affect the
safety and welfare of the public and the environment? (Hint: Indicate the Risk
and safety issues from the above discussion about the use of different
petroleum fuels in Electric Power generation)
ANSWER: The main cause of the release of greenhouse gases, trace metals, and other
forms of pollutants is the widespread use of fossil fuels, such as oil, gas, and coal, to
produce energy. The amount of carbon dioxide released by the power plant has an
impact on the environment. The greenhouse gas is to blame for the planet's warming.

(b) What are the social and environmental impacts of renewable energy sources on
the sustainable power generation of a country? (Hint: Discuss the role of
sustainable engineering techniques in the development of society and
ecosystem)
ANSWER: The spread of renewable energy stimulates economic growth and lowers
greenhouse gas emissions, which will have an effect on the environment and
biodiversity. Climate change will result from carbon dioxide emissions reduction. The
impacts will raise living standards, forge stronger social ties, and protect the
environment.
 (c) What are the ethical issues in the engineering practice of the above case study?
(Hint: Identify the violations of standard ethical practices in engineering if
any)
ANSWER: In the case study mentioned above, the over use of the fuel results in
greenhouse gas pollution of the environment. Burning fossil fuels will endanger the
environment, which is bad for human health

(d) What is the engineering responsibility in designing a power plant ensuring public
safety, which uses fuel that is directly responsible for global warming? How
might these responsibilities be fulfilled simultaneously? (Hint: Evaluate the
engineering responsibility to public safety and environment in the
development of new power plant)
ANSWER: When constructing the industry, the engineering responsibility verifies that
water is collected, purified, transmitted, and distributed. Public health is the main
responsibility of engineers, and part of their job is to evaluate design elements including
flow, area, population, and density.

(e) Discuss the importance of designing a sustainable Power Engineering Solution to

support the development of a country (Hint: Discuss the importance of
‘Engineering Safety’ to social, economic and sustainable development)
ANSWER: By planning and constructing projects that maintain natural resources, are
economical, and support both the human and natural environments, engineers play a
crucial part in the growth of the nation. To demonstrate the numerous actions carried out
by engineers to assist sustainable development, consider a closed-loop human ecology.