Title
A course treating ethical issues in physics
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2007
Department/School
Physics and Astronomy
Abstract
A course focusing on ethical issues in physics has been taught to undergraduate students at Eastern Michigan University since 1988. The course covers both responsible conduct of research and ethical issues associated with how physicists interact with the rest of society. Since most undergraduate physics majors will not have a career in academia, it is important that a course such as this address issues that will be relevant to physicists in a wide range of job situations. There is a wealth of published work that can be drawn on for reading assignments.
Link to Published Version
Recommended Citation
Thomsen, M. (2007). A course treating ethical issues in physics. Science and Engineering Ethics, 13(1), 117–127. doi:10.1007/s11948-006-0004-0