Ethics in Engineering

Ethics in Engineering: Overview & Verdict

Explore unique case studies in engineering ethics. In this four-week course, you’ll examine different historical case studies and understand how they led to classic engineering failures. Though each case is unique and has a distinct context, they all share common themes; a backstory, a disastrous event, a post-event with ramifications, and outcomes. For each case, you’ll watch and hear video lectures and explore foundational literature. You’ll also have the opportunity to discuss the case in d

Because it is hosted on Coursera, enrollment is permanent: claim it once and the lessons stay in your library even if the price returns later.

It is taught by University of Michigan, delivered in en — useful context when you are deciding whether Ethics in Engineering fits the time you have this week.

What you need before starting

• • A free Coursera account (takes under a minute to create)
• • A laptop, tablet or phone with a stable internet connection
• • Basic computer literacy; everything specific to this field is explained in the course

About University of Michigan

University of Michigan teaches Ethics in Engineering. The lessons follow a consistent structure and the Q&A section stays active, which is a good signal of ongoing support.

Our verdict: A solid pick: you get the full paid course plus a certificate without spending anything. Enroll now even if you plan to start later — access stays with your account after the coupon expires.