Human Values and Ethics

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).

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.

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.

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.