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Steven Vitale, Ph.D., PE
This course focuses on ethical practices in engineering, highlighting significant case studies such as the Challenger disaster, the Hyatt Walkway collapse, and others. Students will explore engineering ethics principles and apply them to real-world situations. The course covers the importance of public safety, sustainable development, and professional integrity while addressing modern ethical challenges like cybersecurity and global impact. Through a combination of theoretical frameworks and practical applications, participants will gain the skills necessary to navigate the complex ethical landscape of contemporary engineering practice.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance students' understanding of the course materials.
NY PE & PLS: You must choose courses that are technical in nature or related to matters of laws and ethics contributing to the health and welfare of the public. NY Board does not accept courses related to office management, risk management, leadership, marketing, accounting, financial planning, real estate, and basic CAD. Specific course topics that are on the borderline and are not acceptable by the NY Board have been noted under the course description on our website.