Ethics for the Built Environment Professional Engineer (Dual), 2.0 PDHs (AIA)


This course provides the practitioner an overview of Engineering Ethics, including providing key definitions and explaining the common ethical thought constructs and philosophical analysis tools. Also discussed is the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Code of Ethics, as well as the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) Code of Ethics. (Dual), 2.0 PDHs. AIA approved.

This course can be used by ASHRAE chapters for group learning. However, the final exam can only be completed by the person who purchased the course. For more information, email: eLearning.ashrae.org

Training Level: Intermediate
Type: Individual Course

Non-Member Price: $55.00
Member Price: $42.00

Details

This course provides the practitioner an overview of Engineering Ethics, including providing key definitions and explaining the common ethical thought constructs and philosophical analysis tools. Also discussed is ASHRAE's Code of Ethics, as well as the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) Code of Ethics. Then, the learner has the opportunity to review several ethical case studies derived from adjudicated decisions from the NSPE, selected with a focus on the duties and decisions faced by those in the Built Environment industry. Key details of each case study are intentionally be left out of the initial scenario presentation in order to provoke deep thought and “if X…, then Z…, but if W…, then…Y” types of discussion. Finally, the full NSPE details and ruling are shared for each case study. (Dual), 2.0 PDHs. This course is approved by AIA. It can be subscribed to independently, as part of Fundamentals: HVAC Systems Course Package, or Fundamentals eLibrary.

This course can be used by ASHRAE chapters for group learning. However, the final exam can only be completed by the person who purchased the course. For more information, email: eLearning.ashrae.org