Course Outline

School: Eng. Tech. & Applied Science

Department: Advanced Manufacturing and

Automation Technology/Math &
Physics (AMAT)

Course Title: Applied Ethics in Technology and the

Environment

Course Code: AMEG 212

Course Hours/Credits: 28

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Eligible for Prior Learning, Yes

Assessment and Recognition:

Originated by: Iulian Radu, Kymberleigh Richards

Creation Date: Fall 2015

Revised by: Kymberleigh Richards

Revision Date: Winter 2019

Current Semester: Summer 2023

Approved by:

Chairperson/Dean

Students are expected to review and understand all areas of the course outline.

Retain this course outline for future transfer credit applications. A fee may be charged for
additional copies.

This course outline is available in alternative formats upon request.

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Acknowledgement of Traditional Lands

Centennial is proud to be a part of a rich history of education in this province and in this city. We
acknowledge that we are on the treaty lands and territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation
and pay tribute to their legacy and the legacy of all First Peoples of Canada, as we strengthen ties with
the communities we serve and build the future through learning and through our graduates. Today the
traditional meeting place of Toronto is still home to many Indigenous People from across Turtle Island and
we are grateful to have the opportunity to work in the communities that have grown in the treaty lands of
the Mississaugas. We acknowledge that we are all treaty people and accept our responsibility to honor all
our relations.

Course Description
This online course provides students enrolled in technician / technologist programs with the knowledge of
the fundamental ethical principles driving decision-making processes in technology related fields. Through
the examination and application of the most influential ethical frameworks, students will be able to analyze
and provide solutions to various ethical issues/dilemmas related to the impact of applied technologies on
our society and the environment. Students will also be introduced to professional standards, regulations,
and codes, including the Code of Ethics, which will guide them in ethical decision making in their chosen
field of study and work.

Program Outcomes
Successful completion of this and other courses in the program culminates in the achievement of the
Vocational Learning Outcomes (program outcomes) set by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities in the
Program Standard. The VLOs express the learning a student must reliably demonstrate before
graduation. To ensure a meaningful learning experience and to better understand how this course and
program prepare graduates for success, students are encouraged to review the Program Standard by
visiting http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/pepg/audiences/colleges/progstan/. For apprenticeship-based programs,
visit http://www.collegeoftrades.ca/training-standards.

Course Learning Outcomes

The student will reliably demonstrate the ability to:
1. Apply Rules of Professional Conduct, the Code of Ethics and other relevant codes, standards and
regulations for technicians / technologists to decision making.
2. Identify the structure of the Ontario Association of Certified Technicians and Technologists
(OACETT) and the objectives of the OACETT Act and By-law.
3. Recommend solutions to ethical problems in engineering and technology using the resources
available.
4. Evaluate risk in design and risk management in engineering and technology field.
5. Analyze the impact of applied technologies and human behaviour on environmental sustainability,
guidelines for environmental practice and principles of sustainable development.

Essential Employability Skills (EES)

The student will reliably demonstrate the ability to*:

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2. Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective

communication.
5. Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems.
7. Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.
8. Show respect for diverse opinions, values belief systems, and contributions of others.
*There are 11 Essential Employability Skills outcomes as per the Ministry Program Standard. Of these 11 outcomes, the following will be
assessed in this course.

Global Citizenship and Equity (GC&E) Outcomes

The student will reliably demonstrate the ability to*:
4. Analyze the use of the world's resources to achieve sustainability and equitable distribution at the
personal, professional, and global level.
6. Support personal and social responsibility initiatives at the local, national or global level.
*There are 6 institutional Global Citizenship & Equity outcomes. Of these 6 outcomes, the following will be assessed in this course.

Methods of Instruction
Online

Text and other Instructional/Learning Materials

Text Book(s):
1. Applied Ethics and Environment in Technology
Publisher:Pearson Canada
ISBN-13: 978-1-269-83724-8
ISBN-10: 1-269-83724-9

2. Law, Ethics and Professional Practice for Engineering Technicians and Technologists, ebook
Publisher: Ontario Association of Certified Technicians and Technologists (OACETT)
Use link: https://secure.captus.com/registration/oacett/ to purchase the ebook.
Online Resource(s):
2. E-Book (PPE Version

Evaluation Scheme
➮ Quiz #1: Online
➮ Quiz #2: Online
➮ Quiz #3: Online
➮ Quiz #4: Online
➮ Quiz #5: Online
➮ Quiz #6: Online
➮ Quiz #7: Online
➮ Quiz #8: Online
➮ Quiz #9: Online
➮ Quiz #10: Online
➮ Discussion Board 1: Case Study 1, online
➮ Discussion Board 2: Case Study 2, online
➮ Discussion Board 3: Case Study 3, online

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➮ Mid-term Test: Online

➮ Final Test: Online
Evaluation Name CLO(s) EES GCE Weight/100
Outcome(s) Outcome(s)
Quiz #1 1 2, 7 2
Quiz #2 1 2, 7 2
Quiz #3 1 2, 7 2
Quiz #4 1, 3 2, 7 2
Quiz #5 1, 3 2, 7 2
Quiz #6 1, 4 2, 7 2
Quiz #7 1, 4 2, 7 2
Quiz #8 1, 5 2, 7 2
Quiz #9 1 2, 7 2
Quiz #10 2 2, 7 2
Discussion Board 1 1 2, 5, 7, 8 10
Discussion Board 2 1, 3 2, 5, 7, 8 10
Discussion Board 3 1, 5 2, 5, 7, 8 4, 6 10
Mid-term Test 1, 3 2, 5, 7 25
Final Test 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 2, 5, 7 25
Total 100%
If students are unable to write a test they should immediately contact their professor or program Chair for
advice. In exceptional and well documented circumstances (e.g. unforeseen family problems, serious
illness, or death of a close family member), students may be able to write a make-up test.

All submitted work may be reviewed for authenticity and originality utilizing Turnitin®. Students who do not
wish to have their work submitted to Turnitin® must, by the end of the second week of class,
communicate this in writing to the instructor and make mutually agreeable alternate arrangements.

When writing tests, students must be able to produce official Centennial College photo identification or
they may be refused the right to take the test or test results will be void.

Tests or assignments conducted remotely may require the use of online proctoring technology where the
student’s identification is verified and their activity is monitored and/or recorded, both audibly and visually
through remote access to the student's computer and web camera. Students must communicate in writing
to the instructor as soon as possible and prior to the test or assignment due date if they require an
alternate assessment format to explore mutually agreeable alternatives.

Student Accommodation
The Centre for Accessible Learning and Counselling Services (CALCS) (http://centennialcollege.ca/calcs)
provides programs and services which empower students in meeting their wellness goals,
accommodation and disability-related needs. Our team of professional psychotherapists, social workers,
educators, and staff offer brief, solution-focused psychotherapy, accommodation planning, health and
wellness education, group counselling, psycho-educational workshops, adaptive technology, and peer
support. Walk in for your first intake session at one of our service locations (Ashtonbee Room L1-04,
Morningside Room 190, Progress Room C1-03, The Story Arts Centre Room 285, Downsview Room 105)
or contact us at calcs@centennialcollege.ca, 416-289-5000 ext. 3850 to learn more about accessing
CALCS services.

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Use of Dictionaries
• Any dictionary (hard copy or electronic) may be used in regular class work.

Program or School Policies

N/A

Course Policies
NOTE: Students must adhere to the Test Cover Sheet Protocols.

College Policies
Students should familiarize themselves with all College Policies that cover academic matters and student
conduct.

All students and employees have the right to study and work in an environment that is free from
discrimination and harassment and promotes respect and equity. Centennial policies ensure all incidents
of harassment, discrimination, bullying and violence will be addressed and responded to accordingly.

Academic Honesty

Academic honesty is integral to the learning process and a necessary ingredient of academic integrity.
Forms of academic dishonesty include cheating, plagiarism, and impersonation, among others. Breaches
of academic honesty may result in a failing grade on the assignment or course, suspension, or expulsion
from the college. Students are bound to the College’s AC100-11 Academic Honesty and Plagiarism
policy.

To learn more, please visit the Libraries information page about Academic Integrity
https://libraryguides.centennialcollege.ca/academicintegrity and review Centennial College's Academic
Honesty Module:
https://myappform.centennialcollege.ca/ecentennial/articulate/Centennial_College_Academic_Integrity_M
odule_%202/story.html

Use of Lecture/Course Materials

Materials used in Centennial College courses are subject to Intellectual Property and Copyright
protection, and as such cannot be used and posted for public dissemination without prior permission from
the original creator or copyright holder (e.g., student/professor/the College/or third-party source). This
includes class/lecture recordings, course materials, and third-party copyright-protected materials (such as
images, book chapters and articles). Copyright protections are automatic once an original work is created,
and applies whether or not a copyright statement appears on the material. Students and employees are
bound by College policies, including AC100-22 Intellectual Property, and SL100-02 Student Code of
Conduct, and any student or employee found to be using or posting course materials or recordings for
public dissemination without permission and/or inappropriately is in breach of these policies and may be

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sanctioned.

For more information on these and other policies, please visit www.centennialcollege.ca/about-
centennial/college-overview/college-policies.

Students enrolled in a joint or collaborative program are subject to the partner institution's academic
policies.

PLAR Process
This course is eligible for Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR). PLAR is a process by
which course credit may be granted for past learning acquired through work or other life experiences. The
PLAR process involves completing an assessment (portfolio, test, assignment, etc.) that reliably
demonstrates achievement of the course learning outcomes. Contact the academic school to obtain
information on the PLAR process and the required assessment.

This course outline and its associated weekly topical(s) may not be reproduced, in whole or in
part, without the prior permission of Centennial College.

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Semester: Summer 2023 Professor Name: Kymberleigh Richards

Section Code: 003 Contact Information: krichar43@my.centennialcollege.ca
Meeting Time & Location: Online Last Date to Drop Course: 7/14/2023
Delivery Method: online

Topical Outline (subject to change):

Week Topics Readings/Materials Weekly Learning Outcome(s) Instructional Evaluation Evaluation
Strategies Name and Date
Weight
1 Course & Student Online orientation, Outline the course expectations. Introduction to the N/A 5/14/2023
Introductions eCentennial Online learning
5/8/2023 Identify the eCentennial tools to fulfill the environment, Course
Online learning course requirements. Outline
environment -classroom-

2 Ethics definition.
Three kinds of
5/15/2023 ethical statements
Ethics and society
Textbook [2], Ch. 8 Define ethics in relationship to professional -Online lecture / quiz Quiz #1 (2%) 5/21/2023
and personal lives. Environmental
Textbook [2], Ch. 8 Explain the factual, conceptual and moral Project: PART
Textbook [1], Ch. 7 statements as types of ethical statements. A
Task 1-
Examine the applied ethics, normative ethics Due: June 4
and metaethics at the individual level.
Explain social and political aspects of ethics
at the level of society.

3 Ethics and The Textbook [2], Ch. 8 Discuss the four key ethical theories: Online lecture / quiz Quiz #2 (2%) 5/28/2023
Code of Ethics utilitarianism, formalism or duty-based ethics,
5/22/2023 rights-based ethics, and virtue-based ethics.
4 Ethics and The Textbook [2], Ch. 8 Discuss the ethical responsibilities of Online lecture / quiz Quiz #3 (2%) 6/4/2023
Code of Ethics professionals.
5/29/2023 Textbook [2], Ch. 8 Environmental
The OACETT Code Discuss the rules of professional conduct for Project: PART
of Ethics a technician / technologist in Ontario. A
Task 1
5 The Ontario Textbook [2], Ch. 1 Review a Brief History of OACETT. Online lecture / quiz Quiz #4 (2%) 6/11/2023
Association of Examine characteristics of Professional
6/5/2023 Certified Organizations. Environmental
Engineering Discuss the objectives of the OACETT Act Project: PART
Technicians and and By-law. A
Technologists Examine the OACETT organizational Task 2

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Week Topics Readings/Materials Weekly Learning Outcome(s) Instructional Evaluation Evaluation

Strategies Name and Date
Weight
(OACETT) structure.
Review aspects of designations, licensure
and scope of practice.
6 Ethical problems in Textbook [2], Ch. 9 Discuss aspects of engineering, the -Online lecture / quiz Quiz #5 (2%) 6/18/2023
engineering Textbook [2], Ch. 9 connection between engineering technicians
6/12/2023 Textbook [1], Ch. 8 and technologists and ethics. Environmental
Types of ethical Sustainability
problems in Report
engineering and Due: July 23
technology.

7 Ethical problems in Textbook [2), Ch 9 Discuss the factual, conceptual and moral -Online lecture / quiz Quiz #6 6/25/2023
engineering issues to an ethical problem. Refer to the (2%)
6/19/2023 multi-step approach in making and
Types of ethical implementing a decision.
problems in
engineering and Examine additional resources for resolving
technology ethical problems.

9 Midterm Exam Weeks 1 - 6 Refer to principles of hazard recognition and Online Test/ Multiple Test 1 (25%) 7/6/2023
control in engineering field, aspects of the risk Choice Questions
7/6/2023 in design and risk evaluation, environmental
sustainability, measurement and units and
different aspects related to Ontario
Association of Certified Technicians and
Technologists.
10 Safety and Risk in Textbook [1], Ch. 4 Evaluate aspects of the risk in design, risk Online lecture / quiz Quiz #7 (2%) 7/16/2023
Engineering Part I management.
7/10/2023 Review methods to identify hazards and
evaluate risk.
Review safety aspects in large systems.
Evaluate how to express the costs of hazards.
11 Safety and Risk in Textbook [1], Ch. 6 Review methods to identify hazards and Online lecture / quiz Quiz #8 (2%) 7/23/2023
Engineering Part II evaluate risk. Environmental
7/17/2023 Review safety aspects in large systems. Sustainability
Evaluate how to express the costs of hazards. Report
DUE
12 Low Carbon Textbook [1], Ch. 4 Define sustainability. -Online lecture / quiz Quiz #9 (2%) 7/30/2023
Emission Part 1: Discuss sustainable thinking.
7/24/2023 Environmental Examine the process of global warming and

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Week Topics Readings/Materials Weekly Learning Outcome(s) Instructional Evaluation Evaluation

Strategies Name and Date
Weight
Sustainability climate change.
Explain the benefits of designing and
implementing low carbon buildings.
13 Low Carbon Textbook [2], Ch. 4 Define sustainability. Online lecture/Quiz Quiz #10 (2%) 8/6/2023
Emission Part II: Discuss sustainable thinking.
7/31/2023 Environmental Examine the process of global warming and
Sustainability climate change.
Explain the benefits of designing and
implementing low carbon buildings.
14 Measurement and Textbook [1], Ch. 2 Learn the definition and components of Online lecture Environmental 8/13/2023
Units measurements. Project: The
8/7/2023 Explain the difference between fundamental EGAD Method
and derived units. DUE
Learn the elements of unit systems used in
engineering in Canada and other countries.
Describe rules for correctly writing quantities
with units.
Present elementary descriptions of commonly
used unit quantities in SI and FPS unit
systems.
Learn about the usefulness of unit algebra.
15 Final Exam Week 8 -13 lectures Refer to principles of hazard recognition and Online Test, multiple Test #2 8/16/2023
control in engineering field, aspects of the risk choice questions (25%)
8/16/2023 in design and risk evaluation, environmental
sustainability, measurement and units and
different aspects related to Ontario
Association of Certified Technicians and
Technologists.

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