This document discusses engineering ethics and the chemical engineering profession. It begins by outlining the definition of chemical engineering practice and the scope of practice according to the Chemical Engineering Law of 2004. It then discusses the importance of ethics for engineers, noting that engineers are expected to exhibit the highest standards of integrity and are dedicated to protecting public health, safety and welfare. The document also summarizes various codes of ethics for engineers from organizations like the National Society of Professional Engineers and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. It emphasizes that ethics is important not just for engineering but for many other fields as well.