Engineering Ethics and Professional Responsibility for Michigan Professional Engineers
 

Course Description:

This course provides a comprehensive, Michigan-specific examination of engineering ethics and professional responsibility, integrating the nationally recognized NSPE Code of Ethics for Engineers with Michigan Administrative Rules R 339.16001 through R 339.16044. Together, these frameworks establish both the ethical principles and the enforceable standards that govern professional engineering practice in Michigan.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

1. Explain how engineering ethics are enforced as part of professional licensure in Michigan.
2. Describe the relationship between the NSPE Code of Ethics and Michigan Administrative Rules governing Professional Engineers.
3. Apply the ethical duty to protect public safety, health, and welfare in accordance with Michigan rules.
4. Identify ethical violations related to practicing outside areas of competence.
5. Recognize conflicts of interest and apply Michigan disclosure requirements.
6. Apply standards for objective, truthful, and complete professional communications.
7. Evaluate ethical responsibilities related to signing, sealing, and responsible charge.
8. Apply ethical decision-making under employer, client, or schedule pressure.
9. Document ethical decisions in a manner consistent with Michigan regulatory expectations.