Engineering and Society: Historical and Philosophical Perspectives

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course uses historical case studies to examine the connections between engineers, technology, and society. Topics will include the emergence of engineering as a profession; the societal impact of the Industrial Revolution; the rise of environmentalism and green technology; the relation of engineers to governments and militaries; and ethical responsibility for engineering disasters. In addition to developing written and oral communication skills, students will learn various ethical theories and apply them to key cases in engineering history. CROSSLISTED: HIST 1971 FORMATS: Lecture | Tutorial