Engineering Law, Ethics, Technology and Society

The legal and ethical aspects of professional engineering are examined, and the interdependence of technology and society is analyzed. Techniques for effective technical communication, engineering law and professional practice are reviewed. Treatment of legal and ethical aspects of professional engineering practice, the nature of technological changes and its consequences, the engineer's role in the control of technology, and professional and ethical issues in sustainability are supplemented by guest speakers and case studies. PREREQ: 60 university credits. (Cst/Lec 3) cr 3.