Human Values And Ethics

L 2 C 2

Teachers Continuous Evaluation: 100 marks. NUES — all evaluation is done by the concerned teacher.

Course outcomes

• Understand value of education and self - development
• Imbibe good values in students
• Learn the importance of good character and human values
• Overall Personality Development

Unit I

Introduction to Value Education, What are Values?, Importance of Values in life, Distinction between Human Values and Skills, Value Spectrum, Types of Values (Universal Values, Personal Values, Social Values, Moral Values, Spiritual Values), Sources of Values (Family, Society, Culture, Education), Self-exploration as a process for Value Education, Harmony in the Individual (Understanding the self, Body and Self, Needs of Self and Body, Realization of Co-existence), Harmony in Family (Relationships, Trust, Respect, Care, Affection, Guidance, Reverence, Glory), Harmony in Society (Justice, Social Order, Role of Society in Value Inculcation).

Unit II

Introduction to Ethics, Definition of Ethics, Distinction between Ethics and Morality, Importance of Ethics in human conduct, Ethical Relativism vs. Universal Ethics, Sources of Ethical Principles (Law, Religion, Philosophy, Conscience, Culture), Ethical Theories (brief introduction to Utilitarianism, Deontology/Duty-based ethics, Virtue Ethics), Ethical Decision-Making Process (Identifying the ethical problem, Gathering information, Evaluating alternatives, Making a decision, Reflecting on the outcome), Conscience and its role in ethical judgment.

Unit III

Concept of Profession and Professional Ethics, Ethics in the Engineering Profession, Importance of Professional Ethics for Engineers, Codes of Ethics (overview of general principles), Core Values of Professional Ethics (Integrity, Honesty, Objectivity, Impartiality, Confidentiality, Diligence, Fairness), Professional Responsibility, Accountability, Conflict of Interest, Gifts and Kickbacks, Whistleblowing (meaning, importance, ethical considerations), Data Privacy and Confidentiality (general awareness), Social and Environmental Responsibility of Professionals.

Unit IV

Ethics in a Globalized World, Cross-Cultural Ethical Understanding, Challenges of Cultural Relativism, Social Justice and Equity, Human Rights (Universal Declaration of Human Rights -overview), Environmental Ethics (brief overview, moral responsibility towards nature), Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a framework for ethical action, Ethical Leadership, Ethics in Governance, Role of Values and Ethics in Nation Building, Concept of a "Value-based Society", Individual's role in promoting ethical behavior and contributing to a harmonious society.

Textbooks

• A Foundation Course in Human Values and Professional Ethics, R.R. Gaur, R. Sangal, G.P. Bagaria, Excel Books, 2nd edition, 2010.

References

• An Introduction to Ethics, William Lillie, Allied Publishers, reprint edition, 2008.
• Ethics in Engineering, Mike W. Martin and Roland Schinzinger, McGraw-Hill Education, 4th edition, 2005.
• Practical Ethics, Peter Singer, Cambridge University Press, 3rd edition, 2011.
• Business Ethics: Concepts and Cases, Manuel G. Velasquez, Pearson, 8th edition, 2017.