Texas Ethics for PE’s

Course Description:

This Self-Study Educational Course on professional ethics has been developed to meet w/compliance under Continuing Education Requirements established by The State of Texas Board of Professional Engineers. Emphasis will be placed on the significance, importance, and overview of The State of Texas – Texas Engineering Practice Act and Rules Concerning The Practice of Engineering and Professional Engineering Licensure, Summary of Rule Changes, including Texas Administrative Code and Case Study Disciplinary Actions, while integrating the Universal Professional Code of ethics, Engineers Creed, Preamble and Pledge to the respected Fundamental Cannons governing the requirements which apply to Professional Engineers Licensure.  

Learning Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the concepts of ethics and social responsibility
• Describe the factors that influence business ethics
• List the stages in the development of ethical standards
• Identify common ethical dilemmas in the work place
• Discuss how organizations shape ethical behavior
• Describe how businesses social responsibility is measured
• Summarize the responsibilities of business to the general public, clients, and employees
• Explain why we are concerned with business ethics and social responsibilities
• Apply the fundamentals Cannons, Rules of Practice and Professional Obligation.