An Ancient Dilemma: A Case Study for Use in Teaching Engineering Ethics
Title
An Ancient Dilemma: A Case Study for Use in Teaching Engineering Ethics
Publication Type
Case Study
Year of Publication
2007
Publisher
University of Leeds, Inter-Disciplinary Ethics Applied Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
Abstract
The scenario examines the case of a conflict between completing a project on time and within budget and respecting the demands of heritage. It raises issues about archaeology, heritage and environment. During the construction of a road, workers run into a number of historical artifacts. The archeologists who are now investigating the site are causing major delays for the construction company who is on a tight schedule. The session is aimed at students who have done some ethics before. It can be integrated into modules that consider different aspects of the construction process. Suggested teaching time is a one or two hour session, with small group discussions, presentations and class debate.
