Engineering Science 4498F/G Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Quebec Bridge, Public Utilities Commission, Rights
29 Feb 2016
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Only one drug existed that might cure her, but pharmacist was charging k for the drug. Heinz only came up with half that, and asked pharmacist if he could get it cheaper/ pay later. Pharmacist said no, so heinz broke into lab and stole the drug. Solving ethical conflicts and dilemmas: apply engineering design process to resolve dilemmas, recognize the existence of ethical problem, gather information and define the problem, generate alternative solutions (synthesis, evaluate alternative solutions (analysis, decision making and optimization, implementations. Negligence: an act or omission in the carrying out of the work of a practitioner that constitutes a failure to maintain the standards that a reasonable and prudent practitioner would maintain in the circumstances. Incompetence: lack of knowledge, skill, or judgement that makes a member unfit to practice, physical or mental condition or disorder that makes a member unfit to practice. Licensing: protects safety of public, restricts unqualified people from practicing, grounds for disciplining negligent practitioners (engineers)
