Electrical Engineering

Authors: Middleton, N. T. ; McConnell, R. L. ; Klinkhachorn, P. ; Cooley, W. L.
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: Education, IEEE Transactions on
Abstract: The authors share their experience in teaching electrical engineering students the ethical, social, safety, and economic considerations in engineering practice. The exercises take the form of a trial where the students have to defen...
Year: 1991
DOI: 10.1109/13.81594

Authors: Quinn, P. M. ; Miller, J. E. ; Clancy, E. A.
Publication Type: Conference Paper
Secondary Title: Frontiers in Education Conference, 2001. 31st Annual
Abstract: The author describes the use of case studies into a course in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. During a three-hour "laboratory" period, students read and discussed four short case studies in e...
Year: 2001
DOI: 10.1109/FIE.2001.963999

Authors: Catalano, George D.
Publication Type: Conference Paper
Secondary Title: 34th Annual Frontiers Education (IEEE Cat. No. 04CH37579)
Abstract: Various attempts are described in an effort to integrate ethics into the freshman year engineering classes. The attempts include formal lectures on moral reasoning theories, ethics focused videos/DVDs, environmentally focused design...
Year: 2004
URL: http://fie-conference.org/fie2004/papers/1004.pdf
DOI: 10.1109/FIE.2004.1408772

Authors: Roth, Wally
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: You find that a new hand-held computer you have just bought has a software problem that potentially would only affect a small number of users (including yourself). In experimenting with a popular spreadsheet program, you find that ...
Year: 1995
URL: http://ethics.tamu.edu/Nsfcases/elen/04/ee04.htm

Authors: Roth, Wally
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: A large credit bureau has discovered that there is a problem with their 20 million record credit file. It came to their attention when an couple with extremely good credit history had trouble getting a mortgage to purchase their dr...
Year: 1995
URL: http://ethics.tamu.edu/Nsfcases/elen/05/ee05.htm

Authors: Hamid, Michael ; Rodriguez, Jose J ; Trahan, Nicole
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: This series of case studies looks at the radiation emitted by the antenna in cellular phones and asks students to calculate the range of the electromagnetic fields radiated by these antenna, and how they would handle this discovery ...
Year: 1995
URL: http://ethics.tamu.edu/Nsfcases/elen/07/ee07.htm

Authors: Akujuobi, Cajetan M.
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: Engineer Doe has decided to own and operate a small TV station. He has the option of buying used or new subsystems to put the station together, and must decide what configuration will meet the required system reliability specificati...
Year: 1995
URL: http://ethics.tamu.edu/Nsfcases/elen/11/ee11.htm

Authors: Hamid, Michael
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: Recent studies have raised concern over the high intensity electromagnetic fields that can be produced by high voltage electric power lines running through residential areas. Possible effects of the magnetic fields are malignant tu...
Year: 1995
URL: http://ethics.tamu.edu/Nsfcases/elen/08/ee08.htm

Authors: Barron, Ottis
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: You are asked to design a new compress to be used in baling scrap figure. Based on the information given, design a logic circuit for controlling the valve position and power to the motor. Also, how will you protect the operator of...
Year: 1995
URL: http://ethics.tamu.edu/Nsfcases/elen/03/ee03.htm

Authors: Passino, Kevin M.
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: IEEE Transactions on Education
Abstract: This paper describes the development of an ethics course for electrical engineering students, and identifies resource materials, background information, and describes the syllabus and outline for teaching the course. The author also...
Year: 1998
DOI: 10.1109/13.728261

Authors: Voshall, Roy E.
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: Jane is a new engineering working at an electrical consulting company. She specifies using a 115 V/ 20 A circuit breaker on the advice of a colleague, even though normal practice dictates that a 115 V/ 15 A breaker is used with the...
Year: 1995
URL: http://ethics.tamu.edu/Nsfcases/elen/12/ee12.htm

Authors: Burkett, Susan ; Mahaffey, Derek ; Tyler, John
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: During the removal of a solid-state-fueled missile from its packing case on an extremely cold day, a number of servicemen were killed when the missile ignited when it got too close to a grounded metal antenna. The students are aske...
Year: 1995
URL: http://ethics.tamu.edu/Nsfcases/elen/06/ee06.htm

Authors: Allen, Colin ; Wallach, Wendell
Publication Type: Book
Abstract: As computers and technology play a larger and larger role in the smooth functioning of our society, the authors of this volume argue that robots must be programmed with moral decision-making abilities, for our own safety. Taking a f...
Year: 2009

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Authors: Pugh, E. W.
Publication Type: Conference Proceedings
Secondary Title: History of Technical Societies, 2009 IEEE Conference on the
Abstract: This paper discusses the origins of the IEEE Code of Ethics can be traced back to 1906 when the president of AIEE gave an address that led to the creation of a "Code of Principles of Professional Conduct," adopted in 1912. Following...
Year: 2009
URL: http://10.1109/HTS.2009.5337855

Authors: Ingram, B. ; Jones, D. ; Lewis, A. ; Richards, M. ; Rich, C. ; Schachterle, L.
Publication Type: Conference Proceedings
Secondary Title: Human-Robot Interaction (HRI), 2010 5th ACM/IEEE International Conference on
Abstract: The future of robotics engineering is in the hands of engineers and must be handled to ensure the safety of all people and the reputation of the field. We are in the process of developing a code of ethics for professional robotics e...
Year: 2010
URL: http://10.1109/HRI.2010.5453245

Authors: Dutton, I. R.
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: Potentials, IEEE
Abstract: The code of ethics established by the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario (APEO), Canada, is described. Its differences from and similarities to the IEEE Code of Ethics are discussed...
Year: 1990
DOI: 10.1109/45.65865

Authors: Buchholtz, W. J.
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: Professional Communication, IEEE Transactions on
Abstract: The author focuses chiefly on the Code of Professional Standards for the Practice of Public Relations, analyzing two specific aspects of this or any professional code: implicit and explicit attitudes toward the public and toward the...
Year: 1989
DOI: 10.1109/47.31601

Authors: Stephan, Karl D.
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: IEEE Technology & Society Magazine
Abstract: This article deals with the question of emergency communications and how they can fail in disasters such as Hurricane Katrina and the World Trade Center attacks. In order to explain the way emergency communications systems can fail ...
Year: 2007
DOI: 10.1109/mts.2007.906675

Authors: Unger, Stephen H.
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: IEEE Technology & Society Magazine
Abstract: The article offers information on the repercussions of an article in the Spring 1999 issue of "IEEE Technology & Society Magazine" concerning the efforts to get the Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Inc.(IEEE) to supp...
Year: 2008
DOI: 10.1109/mts.2008.924875

Authors: Ballentine, Brian D.
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication
Abstract: This paper describes a new cross-curricular design for an engineering communication course based on four themes: (1) ethics, accountability, and professionalism; (2) intellectual property; (3) design, creativity, and invention; and ...
Year: 2008
DOI: 10.1109/tpc.2008.2001251

Authors: Mueller, Sigrid
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: European Journal of Engineering Education
Abstract: Electronic mentoring programmes at colleges and universities and especially in engineering and science are a relatively new phenomenon. The article provides a brief introduction to the concept of mentoring and its benefits, especial...
Year: 2004
DOI: 10.1080/0304379032000129304

Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: A medical instrumentation company develops a patient-monitoring device. Calculations of its failure rate in different increments of time are made. Results indicate whether the product should be used, and consider the effects if it i...
Year: 2006
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/Resources/Cases/EE21.aspx

Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: Original Role Play on Intellectual Property involving RSA Encryption. This role play was used in MIT's introductory computer science subject, the Structure and Integration of Computer Programs...
Year: 1992
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/Resources/Cases/mitroleplay.aspx

Authors: Unger, Stephen H.
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: A fictionalized case about an engineer who was fired for refusing to cut corners on a building project....
Year: 1999
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/Resources/Cases/NotLightingUp.aspx

Authors: Unger, Stephen H.
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: A fictionalized case about an employee who was fired for drawing attention to a safety flaw in a medical product....
Year: 1999
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/Resources/Cases/infantsunderpressure.aspx