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1. Identify and explain the 6 fundamental canons. i. Engineers shall hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public and shall strive to comply with the principles of sustainable development in the performance of their professional duties. Engineers must have a precaution so the life of the worker or/and the public will prevent the risk of being harmed. One of the most challenging ethical principles of ASCE is the engineer 's responsibility to "keep the health and security of the public paramount." Under this canon, an engineer is required not only to protect the public in his or her own work, but also to take action if he or she is aware that the activities of any other person can threaten public welfare, which may involve reporting such activities to the public ii.

Engineers shall perform services only in areas of their competence. Engineers must only serviceable in their respective job areas. Engineers cannot accept a work beyond his or her expertise. Obviously, as an engineer, he/she shall only take a work when he/she is when qualified by education or experience to carry out the work. Likewise, an engineer may not seal an engineering plan or document unless that document has been prepared or reviewed under his or her supervisory control.

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Engineers shall issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner. Engineer must true to their objective and not lie to their clients.

This canon takes into account the various ways in which an engineer may share his or her knowledge with the public and represents concepts underpinning many other code provisions. For example, an engineer may only apply his / her technical expertise when he / she is competent to do so (as per canon 2), he / she must indicate when a statement has been paid by an interested party (as the conflict disclosures require). iv.

Engineers shall build their professional reputation on the merit of their services and shall not compete unfairly with others. Engineer must create its own plan and refrain from stealing a plan An important point to remember here is that this canon does not restrict competition among engineers per se, only methods by which an engineer may attempt to gain an unfair advantage over his or her competitors. Such unfair practices include bestowing gifts or gratuities to obtain work, falsely portraying one's qualifications and credentials, taking credit for the work of another, and maliciously criticizing the work of another.

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Engineers shall act in such a manner as to uphold and enhance the honor, integrity, and dignity of the engineering profession and shall act with zero tolerance for bribery, fraud, and corruption. This canon can be viewed as a catchall for acts that while not expressly proscribed in other canons nevertheless violate the spirit of the code. It promotes transparency

and scrupulous control of funds and prohibits engineers from knowingly participating in fraudulent or dishonest practices. This canon also reflects the most recent revision to the code, a 2006 amendment stating that bribes and corruption are not to be tolerated and warning engineers to beware of situations where such practices have broad, even institutionalized, support.. vi.

Engineers shall continue their professional development throughout their careers, and shall provide opportunities for the professional development of those engineers under their supervision. The final canon is unique in that its focus is on professional growth rather than professional conduct. Engineers are encouraged to continue honing their skills, to share their knowledge by, for example, attending conferences and seminars, and to support the development of engineer employees by providing them with an environment that encourages professional growth and licensure.

2. Identify and explain extensively the obligations of a Civil Engineer. As follows are obligations of the Civil Engineer a. Engineers shall be guided in all their relations by the highest standards of honesty and integrity. b. Engineers shall at all times strive to serve the public interest. c. Engineers shall avoid all conduct or practice that deceives the public. d. Engineers shall not disclose, without consent, confidential information concerning the business affairs or technical processes of any present or former employer on which they serve. e. Engineers shall not be influenced in their professional duties by conflicting interests. f. Engineers shall not attempt to obtain employment or advancement by untruthfully criticizing other engineers. g. Engineers shall not attempt to injure or falsely the professional reputation of other engineers. Engineers who believe others are guilty of unethical shall present such information to the proper authority for action. h. Engineers shall accept personal responsibility for their professional activities, provided, however, that Engineers may seek indemnification for services arising out of their practice for other than gross negligence, where the Engineer's interests cannot otherwise be protected. i. Engineers shall give credit for engineering work to those to whom credit is due, and will recognize the proprietary interests of others. Civil engineers should deeply recognize these facts and adhere to the ethical principles of self-disciplined moral obligation when applying advanced technology. ... It is an honorable mission for the present civil engineers to create and preserve the environment that enhances the coexistence of nature and mankind.

The obligations of the civil engineer is in fact well explained in the fundamental canons previously discussed in item number 1. 3. Explain briefly the fundamental principles presented by the PICE and Geoff French. Civil engineers uphold and advance the integrity, honor and dignity of the civil engineering profession by: a. using their knowledge and skill for the enhancement of human welfare and the environment; b. being honest and impartial and serving with fidelity the public, their employers/employees and clients; c. striving to increase the competence and prestige of the civil engineering profession; and d. supporting the professional and technical societies of their disciplines.

4. What do you think will happen a workplace without code of ethics to follow? Explain. Since code of ethics serves as our guideposts on how each one of us have to work and behave, I believe without it would mean CHAOS. Maybe, engineers will just be working for money and would never give a heck if the project he/she is doing may put the public welfare at stake. Without code of ethics, professionals may not care for their reputation and may not know the value of integrity, credibility, and professional worthiness. 5. Identify and explain the issues faced by Engineers. The climate crisis With climate change becoming a growing topic that demands immediate attention, engineers are going to have to up their game to help mitigate potential catastrophe. Making water clean and accessible Water remains one of our most pressing needs and the shocking truth is that the lack of clean water causes more deaths worldwide than wars. Providing enough food After the need for water comes the desperate need for a steady food supply. This challenge facing engineers of the present and future is an ongoing one which tends to grow along with the expanding world population. Personalised and relevant education Without a doubt, the kind of education our children and grandchildren receive is going to determine the way they will shape and influence the world when they grow up.

Improving health care Medicine and healthcare is another challenging area that is always going to be with us. Engineers have an open invitation when it comes to developing new systems of processing genetic information. The refugee crisis An overwhelming percentage of the world’s population is displaced, living in conflict zones, or constantly fleeing from danger. Cyber security The use of computer systems is now so pervasive to every area of our daily lives that most of us cannot imagine how we would manage without them. Enlisting the youth One of the greatest challenges that engineers will face in the next decade is to ensure that their honourable profession is continued into future generations....