65400004 Engineering in the Society

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School Liberal Arts Education Program

Lecture Code 65400004 Subject Classification Area Courses

Subject Name 社会の中における工学

Subject Name
（Katakana）シャカイノナカニオケルコウガク

Subject Name in
English Engineering in the Society

Instructor SEKIYA KATSUHIKO

Instructor
(Katakana) セキヤ　カツヒコ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year, First Semester, 2Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2T) Mon1-4：IAS K205

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
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The textbook shown below is used, but the lecture does not always follow it. Sometimes lecture is given with PowerPoint and other materials, and group discussion is made.

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction B : Japanese／English

Course Level 1 : Undergraduate Introductory

Course Area（Area） 21 : Fundamental Competencies for Working Persons

Course Area（Discipline） 07 : Ethical Education

Eligible Students FY2024 students, transferred students, and previous students from all the faculties.

Keywords moral, public, environment, safety, risk management, ethics, engineer

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status within
Liberal Arts Education The goal of this lecture is to learn fundamental philosophy regarding the existence and position of engineering in the society based on cultural and social viewpoints. It includes learning fundamental knowledge needed for succession, creation, and utilization of technologies useful for the society and methodology of discussion to find agreement with persons in different positions and with different values.
Area Courses（Courses in Natural Sciences)　Category：Physics / Astronomy / Applied Physics
*Students who got admitted in 2018 or after can take this course as an “Area Course”. For this group of students, credits from this course will be regarded as credits from an “Area Course”.
If students who got admitted in 2017 or before take this course, it is regarded as a “Package-Based Subject”. The latter group of students cannot take this course as an “Area Course”.
Expected Outcome (1) Be able to take the necessary actions to consider various issues concerning technology as an outcome of engineering from different perspectives.
(2) Can consider appropriate actions to discuss and reach agreement on technical issues with people from different standpoints.

Class Objectives
/Class Outline In order to make use of new technologies in society, both those who specialise in engineering and those who use engineering need to understand the problems associated with the use of technology and to develop a way of thinking that makes good use of technology. Thus, the following aims are placed.
1) To obtain fundamental knowledge on problems related to engineering in the society. Especially, to understand the basic concept and significance of engineering ethics that is important for proper use of engineering technology in the society.
2) To develop his/her own philosophy not only by learning by listening but also by insisting his/her own opinion and discussing with others.
3) To nourish ability to solve problems through previous and virtual examples so that the students can virtually experience the possible engineering problems that they may face in the future.

Class Schedule lesson1：(1) Guidance (2) Moral, ethics, and law
lesson2：(1) Experts and Engineers (2) Ethics for engineers
lesson3：(1) Engineer and organization (2) Challenger accident
lesson4：Engineering in the society
lesson5：Methodology of solving problems
lesson6：(1) The public and engineers (2) Qualification of engineers
lesson7：Defects of engineering products ‒ Duty of care
lesson8：Defects of engineering products ‒ Legal responsibility and moral responsibility
lesson9：(1) Person's nature related with moral (2) Ethics for researchers
lesson10：Accountability
lesson11：Whistle blowing
lesson12：Environmental problems
lesson13：Intellectual properties
lesson14：Example: Citi Group Center in danger
lesson15：Example: " Gilbane Gold"

Final examination and submission of some reports

Text/Reference
Books,etc. [Textbook] Taiji Sugimoto, Shigeatsu, Taki: "Gijutsusha no rinri nyumon" 6th ed., Maruzen. (in Japanese)
[Reference] Charles E. Harris, Jr., Michael S. Pritchard, Michael J. Rabins, " Engineering Ethics: Concepts and Cases" 3rd ed., translated by the Institution of Professional Engineers, Japan, Maruzen. (in Japanese)
In the 15th class, 25 min. video is used. Video may be used in other examples, too.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

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Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review lesson1：Study Chaps. 1 and 10 of the textbook. Think of recent ethical cases.
lesson2：Study Chap. 2 of the textbook.
lesson3：Study Chap. 3 of the textbook.
lesson4：Study Chap. 4 and 15 of the textbook.
lesson5：Study Chaps. 6 and 7 of the textbook.
lesson6：Study Chap. 5 of the textbook.
lesson7：Study Chaps. 8 and 9 of the textbook.
lesson8：Study Chap. 10 of the textbook.
lesson9：Study Chap. 10 of the textbook.
lesson10：Study Chap. 11 of the textbook.
lesson11：Study Chap. 12 of the textbook.
lesson12：Study Chap. 13 of the textbook.
lesson13：Study Chap. 14 of the textbook.
lesson14：Prepare for the group discussion based on the handout.
lesson15：Review whistle blowing and environmental problem.

Requirements To develop a good discussion, both of knowledge of related items and methodology of discussion are needed. This lecture is composed of lecture where related knowledge is learned and practice where discussion is made. Engineering knowledge is not necessarily needed. Students from faculties other than engineering are welcome.

Grading Method Achievement is evaluated by final examination. Evaluation is made by evaluating this achievement as well as participation to the class. The credit is given to the students with evaluation score higher than 60 %. The composition is final exam (70%) and participation (30 %). Participation to the class includes evaluation of reply to the question in the class, report of the group discussion, and reports to be submitted.

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message In the class, develop your own opinion, and actively express it in the group discussion.
In case of questions, please send E-mail to the lecturer and consult about when visit the lecturer room.

Other

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2024Year	School/Graduate School	Liberal Arts Education Program
Lecture Code	65400004	Subject Classification	Area Courses
Subject Name	社会の中における工学
Subject Name （Katakana）	シャカイノナカニオケルコウガク
Subject Name in English	Engineering in the Society
Instructor	SEKIYA KATSUHIKO
Instructor (Katakana)	セキヤ　カツヒコ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, First Semester, 2Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(2T) Mon1-4：IAS K205
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)
The textbook shown below is used, but the lecture does not always follow it. Sometimes lecture is given with PowerPoint and other materials, and group discussion is made.
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	B : Japanese／English
Course Level	1 : Undergraduate Introductory
Course Area（Area）	21 : Fundamental Competencies for Working Persons
Course Area（Discipline）	07 : Ethical Education
Eligible Students	FY2024 students, transferred students, and previous students from all the faculties.
Keywords	moral, public, environment, safety, risk management, ethics, engineer
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Liberal Arts Education	The goal of this lecture is to learn fundamental philosophy regarding the existence and position of engineering in the society based on cultural and social viewpoints. It includes learning fundamental knowledge needed for succession, creation, and utilization of technologies useful for the society and methodology of discussion to find agreement with persons in different positions and with different values. Area Courses（Courses in Natural Sciences)　Category：Physics / Astronomy / Applied Physics *Students who got admitted in 2018 or after can take this course as an “Area Course”. For this group of students, credits from this course will be regarded as credits from an “Area Course”. If students who got admitted in 2017 or before take this course, it is regarded as a “Package-Based Subject”. The latter group of students cannot take this course as an “Area Course”.
Expected Outcome	(1) Be able to take the necessary actions to consider various issues concerning technology as an outcome of engineering from different perspectives. (2) Can consider appropriate actions to discuss and reach agreement on technical issues with people from different standpoints.
Class Objectives /Class Outline	In order to make use of new technologies in society, both those who specialise in engineering and those who use engineering need to understand the problems associated with the use of technology and to develop a way of thinking that makes good use of technology. Thus, the following aims are placed. 1) To obtain fundamental knowledge on problems related to engineering in the society. Especially, to understand the basic concept and significance of engineering ethics that is important for proper use of engineering technology in the society. 2) To develop his/her own philosophy not only by learning by listening but also by insisting his/her own opinion and discussing with others. 3) To nourish ability to solve problems through previous and virtual examples so that the students can virtually experience the possible engineering problems that they may face in the future.
Class Schedule	lesson1：(1) Guidance (2) Moral, ethics, and law lesson2：(1) Experts and Engineers (2) Ethics for engineers lesson3：(1) Engineer and organization (2) Challenger accident lesson4：Engineering in the society lesson5：Methodology of solving problems lesson6：(1) The public and engineers (2) Qualification of engineers lesson7：Defects of engineering products ‒ Duty of care lesson8：Defects of engineering products ‒ Legal responsibility and moral responsibility lesson9：(1) Person's nature related with moral (2) Ethics for researchers lesson10：Accountability lesson11：Whistle blowing lesson12：Environmental problems lesson13：Intellectual properties lesson14：Example: Citi Group Center in danger lesson15：Example: " Gilbane Gold" Final examination and submission of some reports
Text/Reference Books,etc.	[Textbook] Taiji Sugimoto, Shigeatsu, Taki: "Gijutsusha no rinri nyumon" 6th ed., Maruzen. (in Japanese) [Reference] Charles E. Harris, Jr., Michael S. Pritchard, Michael J. Rabins, " Engineering Ethics: Concepts and Cases" 3rd ed., translated by the Institution of Professional Engineers, Japan, Maruzen. (in Japanese) In the 15th class, 25 min. video is used. Video may be used in other examples, too.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	lesson1：Study Chaps. 1 and 10 of the textbook. Think of recent ethical cases. lesson2：Study Chap. 2 of the textbook. lesson3：Study Chap. 3 of the textbook. lesson4：Study Chap. 4 and 15 of the textbook. lesson5：Study Chaps. 6 and 7 of the textbook. lesson6：Study Chap. 5 of the textbook. lesson7：Study Chaps. 8 and 9 of the textbook. lesson8：Study Chap. 10 of the textbook. lesson9：Study Chap. 10 of the textbook. lesson10：Study Chap. 11 of the textbook. lesson11：Study Chap. 12 of the textbook. lesson12：Study Chap. 13 of the textbook. lesson13：Study Chap. 14 of the textbook. lesson14：Prepare for the group discussion based on the handout. lesson15：Review whistle blowing and environmental problem.
Requirements	To develop a good discussion, both of knowledge of related items and methodology of discussion are needed. This lecture is composed of lecture where related knowledge is learned and practice where discussion is made. Engineering knowledge is not necessarily needed. Students from faculties other than engineering are welcome.
Grading Method	Achievement is evaluated by final examination. Evaluation is made by evaluating this achievement as well as participation to the class. The credit is given to the students with evaluation score higher than 60 %. The composition is final exam (70%) and participation (30 %). Participation to the class includes evaluation of reply to the question in the class, report of the group discussion, and reports to be submitted.
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	In the class, develop your own opinion, and actively express it in the group discussion. In case of questions, please send E-mail to the lecturer and consult about when visit the lecturer room.
Other
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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