Title :
Science, technology and society education for engineers
Author :
Herkert, Joseph R.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Civil Eng., Lafayette Coll., Easton, PA, USA
Abstract :
The value of exposing engineering students to social issues raised by science and technology is discussed. A required engineering course at Lafayette College, ´Engineering Professionalism and Ethics´, which is designed to provide all engineering majors with an introduction to science, technology, and society topics, is described. Experience with the course is evaluated.<>
Keywords :
educational courses; social aspects of automation; engineering students; engineers; science; social issues; society education; technology; Art; Design engineering; Educational institutions; Engineering education; Engineering students; Ethics; History; Knowledge engineering; Materials science and technology; Sociotechnical systems;
Journal_Title :
Technology and Society Magazine, IEEE
