Canadian Professional Engineering and Geoscience Practice and Ethics Fourth Edition by Gordon Andrews ISBN 978-0176441340 0176441344
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ISBN 10: 0176441344
ISBN 13: 978-0176441340
Author: Gordon Andrews
This comprehensive textbook introduces engineers and geoscientists to the structure, practice, and ethics of their professions and encourages them to apply ethical concepts in their professional lives. It is a comprehensive reference for engineers and geoscientists in any branch of these professions, in any province or territory of Canada. The book is intended for practicing professionals, recent graduates, and senior undergraduates and is an excellent study guide for the practice and ethics part of the Professional Practice Examination (PPE) required for licensing in every province and territory.
Table of contents:
PART ONE-PROFESSIONAL LICENSING AND REGULATION
Chapter 1
Introduction to the Professions
An Inspiring Legacy
Engineering and Geoscience in Canada
The Technical Team
Introduction to Case Histories
Discussion Topics and Assignments
Notes
Chapter 2
Regulation of Engineering and Geoscience
The Evolution of Engineering and Geoscience Licensing
Provincial and Territorial Acts
Legal Definitions of Engineering and Geoscience
Provincial and Territorial Associations
Admission to Engineering
Admission to Geoscience
Canadian and International Mobility Agreements
Licensing of Corporations
Consulting Engineers
The Professional Seal The Code of Ethics Engineers Canada
Enforcement and Discipline
Canadian Council of Professional Geoscientists (CCPG)
Overview of Relationships
Discussion Topics and Assignments
Notes
Chapter 3
Continuing Professional Development
Career Momentum versus Obsolescence Responsibility for Continuing Competence
Competence Program Requirements
Professional Development Activities
Reporting and Auditing
The EIC Continuing Education Program Postgraduate Studies Discussion Topics and Assignments
Closing Comments
Notes
Chapter 4
Disciplinary Powers and Procedures
Introduction
Enforcement: Unlicensed Practitioners
Discipline: Licensed Practitioners
An Overview of the Disciplinary Process Discipline and Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) Discussion Topics and Assignments
Notes
Chapter 5
Technical Societies
The Role of Technical Societies The Evolution of Technical Societies Choosing a Technical Society Canadian Student Societies Charitable and Honorary Societies The Iron Ring-A Ritual for Engineers The Earth Science Ring-A Ritual for Geoscientists Discussion Topics and Assignments
Notes
PART TWO-PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
Chapter 6
Basic Concepts of Professional Practice
Entering the Professional Work Force
Levels of Professional Responsibility
Applying for a Licence Documenting Your Experience Salary Expectations for Professionals Professional Working Conditions Using Your Professional Seal Promotion to Specialist or Manager
Discussion Topics and Assignments
Notes
Chapter 7
Private Practice, Consulting, and Business
Consulting Opportunities Consulting Activities
Additional Licensing and Insurance Requirements
Selecting a Business Format
Assistance for Consultants
Compensation for Consultants
Starting a Private Practice or Business
Evaluating Your Potential as a Consultant
Getting Your Enterprise Started
Discussion Topics and Assignments
Notes
Chapter 8
Hazards, Liability, Standards, and Safety
Sources of Professional Liability
Professional Liability-Tort Law
Products Liability
Designing for Safety
Hazard Reduction
National Standards: The Standards Council of Canada (SCC)
International Standards: The International Organization for Standards (ISO)
Government Codes and Standards
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Laws
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
Discussion Topics and Assignments
Notes
Chapter 9
Computers, Software, and Intellectual Property
The Role of Computers in Engineering and Geoscience
Liability for Software Errors
Software Development
Using Commercial Software
Computer Security
Preventing Software Piracy
Copyright, Patents, Trademarks, and Designs
Discussion Topics and Assignments
Notes
Chapter 10
Fairness and Equity in the Professional Workplace
Achieving Fairness and Equity
Definition of Discrimination
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Enrollment Patterns in University Programs
Socialization in Early Childhood
Retention Issues
What Universities Can Do
What Is Sexual Harassment?
The Benefits of Diversity
Eliminating Discrimination
Fair Practices in the Workplace
Integrating Immigrants into the Professions
Concluding Comments
Discussion Topics and Assignments
Notes
PART THREE-PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
Chapter 11
Principles of Ethics and Justice
Ethics and Problem Solving
Four Ethical Theories
Agreement and Contradiction in Ethical Theories
Principles of Justice
Codes of Ethics as Guides to Conduct
A Strategy for Solving Complex Ethical Problems
Concluding Comments on Ethics and Justice
Discussion Topics and Assignments
Notes
Chapter 12
Ethics in Professional Employment
Technical and Management Authority
Professional Employee Guidelines
Professional Employees and Labour Unions
Unethical Managers and Whistle-Blowing
Conflict of Interest-An Overview
Introduction to Case Studies
Discussion Topics and Assignments
Notes
Chapter 13
Ethics in Management
Adhering to the Licensing Act
Hiring and Dismissal
Reviewing Work and Evaluating Competence
Conflict of Interest in Management
Discrimination in Professional Employment
Discussion Topics and Assignments
Notes
Chapter 14
Ethics in Private Practice and Consulting
The Client-Consultant Relationship
Advertising for New Projects
Competitive Bidding for New Projects
Ensuring Competence
Confidentiality in Private Practice
Conflict of Interest in Private Practice
Reviewing the Work of Another Professional
Ownership of Design Calculations
Negligence and Civil Liability
Codes of Ethics for Consultants
Ethics in Foreign Consulting
Discussion Topics and Assignments
Notes
PART FOUR-ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICE AND ETHICS
Chapter 15
Environmental Ethics
The Duty to Society
The Duty to the Employer (And Its Limits)
Canadian Environmental Law
Environmental Guidelines for Engineers and Geoscientists
Environmental Guidelines for Corporations
The Duty to Report-Whistle-Blowing
The Ethical Dilemma of Whistle-Blowing
A Dissenting View of the Duty to Society
Discussion Topics and Assignments
Notes
Chapter 16
Environmental Threats and Disasters
Canada’s Environmental Health
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Energy Conservation’ and Nuclear Power
Waste Disposal
Air Pollution
Acid Rain
Water Pollution
Exponential Population Growth
Opportunism and the Tragedy of the Commons
Notes
Environmental Sustainability
Chapter 17
A Definition of Sustainability
A Brief History of Sustainable Thinking
Climate Change
Oil and Gas Depletion
The Ethics of Climate Change and Peak Oil
The Critical Need for Societal Change
Sustainability for Professional Engineers and Geoscientists
Discussion Topics and Assignments
Notes
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