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The Fundamental Principles
We, the Optical Engineers, in
recognition of the professional and personal
obligation and the importance of the advancement of
optical technologies that affect quality of life,
will uphold and advance the integrity, honor, and
dignity of the profession. We will:
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use knowledge and skill in
optical engineering for the enhancement of
society;
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be honest and impartial, and
serve with fidelity the public, their
employers and clients;
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strive to increase the
competence and prestige of the engineering
profession.
The Fundamental Canons
Optical Engineers shall:
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hold paramount the safety,
health and welfare of the public in their
profession;
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perform services only in the
areas of their competence;
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continue their professional
development throughout their careers;
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provide opportunities for
the professional development of colleagues and
coworkers;
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act in professional matters
for each employer or client as faithful agents or
trustees, and shall avoid bribery and conflicts of
interest;
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build their professional
reputations on the merit of their services and
shall not compete unfairly with others;
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associate only with
reputable individuals or organizations;
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be honest and realistic in
stating claims or estimates based on data;
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treat all individuals
fairly;
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seek, accept, and offer
honest criticism and credit contributions of
others.
Created, adopted, and refined by
Charles Joenathan and Robert Bunch, Fall 2003.
Modified by: Mark Catanese,
Therese Scheibelhut, Justin Jennings, Alex
Mulvihill, and Charles Joenathan, for OE415
Optical Engineering Design I, Fall 2005.
Credits:
NSPE,
ASME,
IEEE,
and
SPIE.
Case Study 1:
Judy A.
Boyle, an optical engineer, worked as a lab
helper for Vista Eyewear, an optical manufacturing
company. She was discharged from her job for
discovering that the
company manufactured eyeglass lenses without
performing required tests for impact resistance of
the finished lenses.
Case Study 2: This case is
about an
optical manufacturer who delivered defective
parts. There was a follow-up
article
in SPIE publications and the company was later
brought out by
Edmund Optics.
Case Study 3:
A mock
case study
was generated for the students to be analyzed and to
apply the code of ethics. |
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