Course title
M30290001
Engineering Ethics

 sakai naomichi
Course description
The goal of this course is to foster the sense of right values and ethics which are required to the future engineers and scientists. For the development of science and engineering, it is required that all the scientists and engineers know the laws and regulations related to their research and also perform their work faithfully. Consequently, people can live a comfortable life and the sustainable society will be preserved into the future. In this course, students can learn the criteria for judgement and guiding principles based on research ethics, and can adopt the criteria not to be involved in misconduct, or not to be against the law. In the class, several educational tools such as e-learning, role playing using a simulator, will be used.
Purpose of class
The purpose of this course is to learn the necessary ethical standards and principles of behavior as scientists and engineers, and to cultivate ethical values that will not lead to violations of laws and improper involvement.
Goals and objectives

 Goals and objectives Course Outcomes
1. You will be able to explain the social roles and responsibilities of scientists and engineers.
C
2. You will be able to explain the laws and rules of research activities of scientists and engineers.
C
3. You will be able to adopt the ethical standards and principles of correct research activities that contribute to improving the quality of scientific research.
C
Language
English
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Introduction
What Is a Responsible Research Activity? 		Read textbook 90分
Work on e-learning 100分
2. Responsibility for Proper Research Conduct within Society
Compliance with Laws and Regulations 		Read textbook 90分
Work on e-learning 100分
3. Correct research planning, implementation and reporting
Research misconduct 		Read textbook 90分
Work on e-learning 100分
4. Case Study 1
Discussion and Presentation 		Read textbook 90分
Work on e-learning 100分
5. Case Study 2
Discussion and Presentation 		Read textbook 90分
Work on e-learning 100分
6. Case Study 3
Discussion and Presentation 		Read textbook 90分
Work on e-learning 100分
7. Final exam and discussion on the solutions afterwards Preparation for final exam 200分
Total. - - 1340分
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Presentation,Discussion Final Exam Total.
1. 18% 15% 33%
2. 18% 15% 33%
3. 19% 15% 34%
Total. 55% 45% -
Evaluation method and criteria
Presentation and discussion will contribute 55% of your grade.
Final exam will contribute 45% of your grade.
Those who get at least 60% of the full score will pass this course.
Textbooks and reference materials
* For the Sound Development of Science -The Attitude of a Conscientious Scientist-
* e-learmnig "THE LAB"
Prerequisites
Nothing
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Please consult the professor between 9: 00-17: 00 on Monday.
  • Appointment can be arranged by e-mail: nsakai@shibaura-it.ac.jp
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates a basic self-management skills
Active-learning course
About half of the classes are interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicatable
Applicatable I have 30 years of research experience at chemical company and research institute. I am familiar with the right research methods, including papers and patents, to perform research.
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 16.PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS
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