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Seminar Ethics of Engineering (EthEng)2.5 ECTS (englische Bezeichnung: Seminar Ethics of Engineering)
Modulverantwortliche/r: Christoph Merdes, Jens Kirchner Lehrende:
Christoph Merdes, Jens Kirchner
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WS 2021/2022 | Dauer: |
1 Semester | Turnus: |
halbjährlich (WS+SS) |
Präsenzzeit: |
30 Std. | Eigenstudium: |
45 Std. | Sprache: |
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Content:
This course provides an introduction to the ethical reflection of engineering, with examples taken from the areas of medical technology, energy technology, biochemical engineering and others. It offers both an elementary introduction to normative ethics and a variety of specific problems, from the engineer's responsibility over the ethics of robotics to problems of justice and allocation in the larger context of the deployment of high-end medical technolocy under conditions of moderate scarcity. The course addresses
basics of utilitarianism, deontological ethics and virtue ethics
ethical challenges in the construction of semi-autonomous machines
the ethical role and efficacy of professional codes
just allocation of resources in society from the vantage point of medical technology
the responsibility of engineers and whistleblowing
dealing with test subjects and personal data
ethical assessment of unintended and unforeseen consequences of technological development
Lernziele und Kompetenzen:
The students
recognize and systematically analyze ethical problems in various engineering tasks
apply basic theories of normative ethics and understand their utility and limitations
discuss ethical problems in a respectful and reason-driven manner with their peers
reflect their particular moral responsibility as professionals in the field of engineering
contextualize engineering problems as situated in a wider social environment with complex moral implications.
Literatur:
Kraemer, F., Van Overveld, K., & Peterson, M. (2011). Is there an ethics of algorithms?. Ethics and Information Technology, 13(3), 251-260. Kant, I. (1996[1785]). Groundworks for the metaphysics of morals. Kant's Practical Philosophy, Wood Allen & Gregor, Mary (ed.), Cambridge University Press, pp. 37-108.
Studien-/Prüfungsleistungen:
Seminar Ethics of Engineering (Prüfungsnummer: 41551)
- Prüfungsleistung, mündliche Prüfung, Dauer (in Minuten): 30, benotet, 2.5 ECTS
- Anteil an der Berechnung der Modulnote: 100.0 %
- Prüfungssprache: Englisch
- Erstablegung: WS 2021/2022, 1. Wdh.: SS 2022
1. Prüfer: | Christoph Merdes |
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