Analysis of Engineering Ethics and Innovation

The assignment provides a comprehensive analysis of engineering ethics in relation to electromagnetic radiation, discussing its effects on human health and organic life. The report also explores possible means of prevention and makes recommendations for minimizing the problem.

Running Head: ENGINEERING ETHICS AND INNOVATION
Engineering Ethics and Innovation
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Executive Summary

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Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction................................................................................................................................3
2.0 Engineering Ethics: An Analysis on Electromagnetic Radiation..............................................3
2.1 Electromagnetic Radiation and Its Effects............................................................................3
2.2 Ethical Issues Associated with Electromagnetic Radiation...................................................4
2.3 Possible Means of Prevention of the Issues...........................................................................4
3.0 Conclusion.................................................................................................................................4
4.0 Lessons Learnt and Recommendations.....................................................................................5
5.0 Personal Competency Exhibited................................................................................................5
5.1 Challenges Faced...................................................................................................................5
5.2 Competency in Research and Solving Problems...................................................................5
References........................................................................................................................................6

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1.0 Introduction
Engineering ethics is a series of ethical and moral standards that are related to the field of
engineering. Engineering ethics ensure that all moral standards and guidelines are followed while
performing an engineering activity or running an engineering device. Engineering ethics are
applied over all fields of engineering like civil, electrical, mechanical and others.
Electromagnetic radiation is defined as the radiation of electromagnetic waves from an electronic
device due to the interaction between the various components of the device (Kerker, 2016).
Some of the commonly used devices that produce electromagnetic radiation are smartphones,
television, computers and others. Due to the harmful nature of the electromagnetic waves for
organic life, several engineering ethical standards have been applied on the usage of the
electronic devices. However in reality, most of the users do not follow the ethical standards or
moral issues associated with them and use the devices without any restrictions. Hence, it is
important to analyze the moral and ethical issues associated with electromagnetic radiation and
find out suitable solutions for the same.
2.0 Engineering Ethics: An Analysis on Electromagnetic Radiation
2.1 Electromagnetic Radiation and Its Effects
Electromagnetic waves are packets of energy (photons) that arise from electromagnetic
fields due to passage or movement of currents through the circuit. The waves carry
electromagnetic radiant energy that move at the speed of light while being emitted from the
source. Electromagnetic waves are created whenever some charged particles gain some
momentum. Electromagnetic waves are generally harmful for organic life as the travelling wave
can cause serious damage to the biological cells while travelling through them. The amount of
damage depends on the frequency of the rays. Generally, the electromagnetic waves have the
power to ionize atoms they pass through and it is extremely harmful if the atoms are in the
biological cells as the cells get fatally damaged by the ionization process.

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2.2 Ethical Issues Associated with Electromagnetic Radiation
As per the recent studies, electromagnetic radiation from commonly used devices like
television, smartphones and others are causing serious health implication on human beings as
well as the animals. Uncontrolled use of the devices can damage nerves of human beings that
may even reach fatal level with constant exposure whereas the plants and animals are also
damaged by the travelling waves. Naturally, the overuse of the devices has reached such an
extent that ethical and moral standards have automatically kicked in.
2.3 Possible Means of Prevention of the Issues
With the constant evolution of technology, these devices are also getting technically
upgraded every year thus increasing their usability and functions. Hence, it seems almost
impossible to prevent the aforementioned issues but it is possible to minimize the problem so
that it does not exceed the ultimate danger limit.
3.0 Conclusion
Finally, it can be concluded that electromagnetic radiation can cause significant
implications on the usage of electronic devices as it violates a lot of ethical standards for the use
of the devices like smartphones, laptops and others. From the entire research, it has been known
that excessive usage of the devices having serious and harmful impacts on not only the user but
also the individuals around the user. It has been found that in most of the houses where smart
devices are used all day long, the harmful effects appear mostly on the infants and young
children living in the house. Most of the high school children now own smartphones as a system
of style and showoff but on the other hand, these children are continuously harmed by the
electromagnetic radiation. Hence, it is important to raise significant awareness to let the people
about the ethical implications of the use of the electronic devices in addition to the personal
health impacts so that their usages can be restricted to as less as possible.
4.0 Lessons Learnt and Recommendations
During the study for this particular topic, I have learnt a lot of lessons regarding the usage
of electronic devices. Although the harmful effects and ethical issues were known to me

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previously, I was wary about them and I used the devices throughout the days without
considering its implications.
5.0 Personal Competency Exhibited
5.1 Challenges Faced
I faced several challenges while undertaking research required for the development of
this particular report. I needed to gather sufficient technical knowledge regarding
electromagnetic radiation and its effects on organic life before I could analyze the ethical
implications of the same.
5.2 Competency in Research and Solving Problems
I exhibited significant competency while undertaking the research for preparation of this
report. I accessed an online library where I gathered some journal articles from reputed
researchers that helped and guided me a lot through the course of my research.

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References
Kerker, M. (2016). The scattering of light and other electromagnetic radiation. Elsevier.