BEB31103 ENGINEERING ETHICS AND

PROFESSIONALISM IN SOCIETY

CHAPTER 1:
INTRODUCTION
Definitions
Engineering
 Engineering is the profession in which a
knowledge of the mathematical and
natural sciences, gained by study, experience,
and practice, is applied with judgment to
develop ways to utilise, economically, the
materials and forces of nature for the benefit
of Mankind (Wikipedia)

Engineering Technologists
An engineering technologist is a professional
trained in certain aspects of development and
implementation of a respective area of
technology. Engineering technology education is
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 even more applied and less theoretical than
engineering education, though in a broad
sense both have a focus on practical application
(Wikipedia)

Ethics
1. moral principles that govern a person's
behaviour or the conducting of an activity
2. the branch of knowledge that deals with moral
principles

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 3. a set of moral principles, especially ones
relating to or affirming a specified group,
field, or form of conduct (Wikipedia)

Engineering Ethics
Engineering ethics is the field of system of
moral principles that apply to the practice of
engineering
(Wikipedia)

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Professionalism
Professionalism is the conduct, behaviour and
attitude of someone in a work or business
environment. A person doesn't have to work in a
specific profession to demonstrate the important
qualities and characteristics of a professional
(Wikipedia)

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 Society
A society, or a human society, is a group of
people involved with each other through
persistent relations, or a large social grouping
sharing the same geographical or social
territory, typically subject to the same political
authority and dominant cultural expectations.
(Wikipedia)

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 Professional Engineers Responsibilities
 Hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of
the public.
 Perform services only in areas of their competence.
 Issue public statements only in an objective and
truthful manner.
 Act for each employer or client as faithful agents or
trustees.
 Avoid deceptive acts.

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  Conduct themselves honourably,
responsibly, ethically, and lawfully so as to
enhance the honour, reputation, and usefulness
of the profession.

The Importance of Ethics in

Engineering Profession
 Protection of public health, safety, and welfare
 Provides competence and quality services
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  Serves as a guide to moral daily living and helps
us judge whether our behaviour can be justified

Public Health and Safety

Public Health and Safety is generally defined as the
science of the anticipation, recognition, evaluation
and control of hazards arising in or from the
workplace that could impair the health and well-
being of public, taking into account the possible

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impact on the surrounding communities and
the general environment (Wikipedia)

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