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National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) Code of Ethics for Engineers
(Web Page on this Site)
This code is very detailed. The NSPE Board of Ethical Review applies this code in making judgments on cases. These judgments serve to educate its members on what the NSPE considers ethical practice. The code was revised in 2003, with notes added in 2006.
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NSPE Code of Ethics
(Web Page on Another Site)
This is the newest version of the code maintained on the NSPE website. The NSPE Board of Ethical Review applies this code in making judgments on cases. These judgments serve to educate its members on what the NSPE considers ethical practice.
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IEEE Guidelines for Engineers Dissenting on Ethical Grounds
(Web Page on this Site)
Ethics Code
Nine guidelines created by the IEEE for Engineers bringing forward complaints and concerns about ethical (or other) matters.
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ASME Code of ethics
(Web Page on Another Site)
This is a general code that describes basic ethical practice for ASME members.
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The Singapore Statement on Research Integrity
(Web Page on Another Site)
The principles and responsibilities set out in the Singapore Statement on Research Integrity represent the first international effort to encourage the development of unified policies, guidelines and codes of conduct, with the long-range goal of fostering greater integrity in research worldwide.
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ASCE Code of Ethics
(Web Page on Another Site)
This page contains links to the Ethics Code and Guidelines to Practice, as well as background information on the edict, methods of enfocement and education. The code includes fundamental canons and rules of practice for consulting engineers.
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IEEE Code of Ethics
(Web Page on Another Site)
Like the ASME code, this one is very general. It is an aspirational code articulating ideals that IEEE members commit themselves to, but it does not address specific situations.
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Software Engineering Code of Ethics and Professional Practice
(Web Page on Another Site)
Ethics Code
The Software Engineering Code of Ethics and Professional Practice is the international standard for professional software development and ethical responsibility. It was recommended by the IEEE-CS/ACM Joint Task Force on Software Engineering Ethics and Professional Practices and jointly approved by the ACM and the IEEE-CS as the standard for teaching and practicing software engineering. It includes translations in Spanish, Chinese, Croatian, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, and Japanese.
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ACM Code of Ethics
(Web Page on Another Site)
This code was created by a task force with a strong representation of philosophers and sociologists who teach computer ethics.
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American Society of Certified Engineering Technicians (ASCET) Code of Ethics
(Web Page on Another Site)
Describes the ethical role of engineering technicians and technologists as professionals.
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APS Code of Ethics
(Web Page on Another Site)
First adopted by the APS in 1991, this code addresses research ethics.
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ACS Ethics Codes
(Web Page on Another Site)
This page contains links to guidelines for academic professionals and chemical professionals as well as information on plagiarism, professional employment, and ethical guidelines for chemical research.
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SPUSA pledge
(Web Page on Another Site)
Written by a student, a postdoctoral Mechanical Engineering fellow at the University of California at Berkley, the Student Pugwash USA pledge favorably passed the review of the Senior Committee. The language of the pledge is a compromise. Originally, the chapter proposed using the SPUSA pledge given on cards which were carried to Oslo for the autumn 1995 Nobel Peace Prize ceremonies.
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APA Code of Ethics
(Web Page on Another Site)
A very complete code that includes introduction, preamble, general principles, and general standards.
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IIT Codes of Ethics Online - Science
(Web Page on Another Site)
A project of the Center for the Study of Ethics in the Professions at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT). This site contains an extensive collection of codes including this section just for science.
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IIT Codes of Ethics Online - Engineering
(Web Page on Another Site)
A project of the Center for the Study of Ethics in the Professions at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT). This site contains an extensive collection of codes including this section just for engineering.
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AMA Codes of Ethics
(Web Page on Another Site)
In addition to the Code of Medical Ethics, this website offers information on Principles of Medical Ethics, The Fundamental Elements of the Patient-Physician Relationship as well as Reports of the Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs, CEJA.
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Codes from Around the World
(Web Page on Another Site)
This list started as a collection of codes of conduct, codes of practice, or codes of ethics from around the world, as part of an IFIP study of codes led by Dr. Jacques Berleur, Univ. Notre-Dame e la Paix, Namur, Belgium. Since then codes from many different sources have been added, and continue to be added.
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AAES Model Code of Ethics
(Web Page on Another Site)
(draft): "In recognition of the importance of our technologies in affecting the quality of life throughout the world, and in accepting a personal obligation to the profession, its members and the communities served, engineers shall commit themselves to the highest ethical and professional conduct."
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ABET Code of Conduct
(Web Page on Another Site)
Guidelines for ABET's volunteers and staff members. Approved by the board of directors on October 30, 1999.
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Land Surveying-Regulaitons
(Web Page on Another Site)
State by state rules, regulations, and codes of ethics for licensed engineers and land surveyors.
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Surveyor's Creed & Cannons
(Web Page on Another Site)
Maintained by the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS).
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Universal Declaration of Engineers' Rights
(Web Page on Another Site)
Walter L. Elden, editor. Revised and endorsed by several past or current members of IEEE. "This declaration is intended to apply to those professional employees (engineers) addressed in the Guidelines to Professional Employment for Engineers and Scientists, Third Edition, October, 1989 and to the members of its endorsing societies."
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AIChE Code of Ethics
(Web Page on Another Site)
Maintained by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers.
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SAGE-AU Code of Ethics
(Web Page on Another Site)
A set of principles to clarify some of the ethical obligations and responsibilities undertaken by computer system administrators.
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UWO - Software Ethics
(Web Page on Another Site)
The University of Western Ontario's guide to the ethical and legal use of software
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HPS Code of Ethics
(Web Page on Another Site)
These principles are intended to aid members of the Health Physics Society, individually and collectively, in maintaining a professional level of ethical conduct. They are intended as guidelines by which members may determine the propriety of their conduct in relationships with employers, coworkers, clients, governmental agencies, members of other professions, and the public.