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CEN800 Law and Ethics in Engineering Practice Course Syllabus Study of the legal and ethical aspects of engineering practice, including Canadian legal system and business organizations, tort liability, business contract law, intellectual and industrial property, principles of arbitration and alternative dispute resolutions, the practice of engineering, occupational health and safety, et ica aspects o engineering practice, et ica i emmas in hprojectl management,f sustainable developmenth and ethical behavior, and globalization and international standards for ethical and social responsibility. Lect: 3 hrs. Teaching Team: • Course Coordinator – Prof. Vincent Chan, Ph.D., P.Eng., – Department of Mechanical & I ndustrial Engineering, EPH326, ext.6612, – E?mail: v7chan@ryerson.ca – Office hours: posted on blackboard and office door. – Background: engineering design for manufacturing and automation in the automotive industry. Teaching Team (Legal): • From Osler, Hoskin and Harcourt LLP • Andrew Wong, LLB, B.A.Sc., – Civil engineering graduate whose practice includes international and Canadian construction law and infrastructure matters. • Rocco Sebastiano, LLB, P.Eng., – Background in Engineering Science, Nuclear and Thermal Power, he focuses on engineering, procurement and construction law and infrastructure. • Paul Ivanoff, LLB, Paul’s work cconcentrates all aspects of construction law – including disputes involving contracts and specifications, power purchase agreements, construction liens, mortgage priorities, delay claims, bidding and tendering matters, negligence claims, bond and insurance claims, and construction trusts Teaching Team (Ethics) • Vincent Chan, Ph.D., P.Eng. – See above. • Marc Rosen, Ph.D., P.Eng., Professor, and past Dean of Engineering, University of – Ontario Institute of Technology, past president of Engineering Institute of Canada, past president of Canadian Society of Mechanical Engineers. • Robert White, M.B.A., P.Eng., CMC., – President of BRI International, is a management consultant and advisor to business, associations and government on best?practice standards and instruments for Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development, was a Expert Member of ISO 26000. Course Textbooks • Note: these two textbooks are the same as the ones recommended for your P.E.O. exam on Law and Ethics. • Canadian Professional Engineering and Geoscience :Practice and Ethics , Andrews, Ref: Nelson Education Canada www.nelson.com G, 5th edition, Thomson Nelson, 2014. • Law for Professional Engineers, Canadian and Global Insights, 4rd Edition, Marston, D, McGraw Hill Ryerson, 2008. Ref: McGraw?Hill Canada www.mcgrawhill.ca Additional Materials Lecture Notes – will be made available on Blackboard at the discretion of the individual instructors. ISO/DIS 26000 Social Responsibility: www.ISO.org or Ryerson Blackboard • Course Evaluation First Examination 45% • Second Examination 45% • Quiz on Health and Safety 5% (online) • Quiz on Sustainable Development 5% (online) • Total 100%* *Bonus – throughout the semester,.some of the instructors will be making use of the “iClickers” An additional 3% will be given for participating in all the iClicker questions. Midterm test in Week 7, two hours, multiple?choice, closed book (covers Weeks 1?6). Final exam, during exam period, multiple?choice, two hours, closed?book (covers Weeks 8?13). Session 1 Note: Due to outside Scheduling C onflicts – some of the sessions may be taught in a different order. Overview of the Canadian Legal System and Business Organizations The Canadian Legal System Types of Business Entities Corporations and Corporate Law Partnerships Corporate Taxes Business Organizations in Foreign Jurisdictions Engineering Corporations and Partnerships International Joint Ventures and Financial Risks Lecturer: Wong Text: Law ? chapters 1?3 Session 2 & 3 Introduction to Tort Liability, Limitation Periods, and Proof Different Types of Tort Liability Fundamental Purpose of Tort Principles of Negligence Standard of Care ? Engineers Vicarious Liability and Concurrent Tortfeasors Economic Loss Statutory Limitation Periods Discoverability Contractual Notice Periods Burden of Proof Witnesses Privilege Lecturer: Wong Text: Law – chapters 4?6 Session 4 Business Contract Law Important Aspects of Contracts Assignments of Rights Offer and Acceptance of Contracts Capacity of Individuals and Corporations Legality of Contracts Misrepresentation, Duress and Undue Influence Mistake Interpretation and Discharge of Contracts Breach of Contract Lecturer: Sebastiano Text: chapters 7?20 Session 5 Business Contract Law Breach of Contracts The Engineers Liability and Compliance with the Law Concurrent Liability in Tort and Contracts The Tendering Process Aspects of Professional Service Contracts Lecturer: Sebastiano Text: Law – chapters 21?23 Session 6 Project Structuring Bonds and Performance Guarantees Lien Legislation Intellectual and Industrial Property • Patents of Inventions • Trademarks • Copyrights • Intellectual Property Rights, • Engineering and Industrial Design, Alternative Dispute Resolutions Lecturer: Ivanoff Text: Law – chapters 24?26, 28?30, 33 Session 7 Midterm covers weeks 1?6 (Law) two hours multiple?choice closed book 45% of final grade Session 8 The Practice of Engineering History of the Engineering Profession. Regulation of engineering Continuing professional development Disciplinary powers and procedures Technical societies Basic concepts of professional practice Lecturer: Chan Text: Ethics – chapters 1?4 Session 9 Ethical Aspects of Engineering Practice Overview of Moral Philosophy Ethical Theories and Dilemmas Conflict of interest Engineering Code of Ethics Decision?making process for ethical dilemmas Ethical Dilemmas of Engineers in Industry: Case Study 1 Lecturer: Chan Text: Ethics – chapters 9?10, Law – chapter 32 Session 10 Ethical Aspects of Engineering Practice Ethical Dilemmas of Engineers in Management: Case Study 2 Ethical Dilemmas of Engineers in Private Practice: Case Study 3 Lecturer: Rosen Text: Ethics – chapters 5, 11 & 12 Session 11 Ethical Dilemmas in Project Management Overview Concepts of Project Management Project Management in Engineering Practice Management of Time, Cost and Quality Risk Management Quality Management Ethical Dilemmas in the Management of Engineering Projects Lecturer: Rosen Session 12 Sustainable Development and Ethical Behaviour Ethical aspects of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainable Development Environmental Sustainability: Climate Change, Energy, Human Impact on Ecology, Water, Air and Land, Effluent Control, Treatment and Energy Efficiency Economic Sustainability: Governance, Transparency, Reporting and Communication Social Sustainability: Stakeholder Engagement, Human Rights and Gender Equity, Occupational Health and Safety of Workers Resource Management and Sustainable Development Lecturer: White Text: Ethics – chapters 6, 8, 13?15 Session 13 Globalization and International Standards for Ethical and Social Responsibility The Ethical Impact of Standards on International Trade and Globalization Introduction to draft of ISO 26000 Social Responsibility and its relationship to other International Standards for CSR and Sustainable Development including: GRI. Global Compact, Environmental, Quality Occupational Health and Safety Management System Standards Responsible Competitiveness Voluntary standardization versus Environmental Laws and Regulations Lecturer: White Text: Ethics – chapters 6, 8, 13?15 Final Exam during exam period, two hours, closed?book, covers Ethics portion of the course (Weeks 8?13) 45% of the grade Additional Quizzes Quiz on Health and Safety – 5% of the grade Quiz on Sustainable Development – 5% of the grade Both will be posted and submitted online using Blackboard – Both only posted for a limited time during the semester.
