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CSCE 390 Professional Issues in Computer Science and Engineering

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Description: The formal description is: (1 hour) (Prereq: CSCE 240, SPCH 140) Professional issues in the information technology professions; history and social context of computing; professional responsibilities; privacy; intellectual property; risks and liabilities of computer-based systems.

Main text

Ethics for the Information Age, Second Edition, Addison-Wesley, 2006, by Michael J. Quinn,

Time and Location

W 4:00PM-5:00PM, SWGN 2A22, MATTHEWS M

GOAL

Course Objectives: {Assessment Methods Shown in Braces}

Apply professional codes of conduct to realistic situations {discussions, presentatio ns, papers, tests}
Demonstrate familiarity with current social and ethical issues related to computing {discussions, presentations, papers, tests}
Investigate different professional options {assignments, papers}
Participate in professional activities {assignments, papers}

Topics Covered:

Social role of computing (2 hours)
Professional codes of conduct (3 hours)
Professional organizations (1 hour)
Career options (1 hour)
Privacy and civil liberties (2 hours)
Intellectual property (3 hours)
Risks and liabilities (2 hours)

Policies

Homework:
The homework is due before the start of class. No late homework or projects will be accepted. If you cannot make it to class due to other commitments, you can hand in your homework the day before it is due.

Grading policy:
The final grade will be based on two midterms, assignments and the final exam, according to the following weights:

Homework and Assignments: 10%
Oral Presentations: 30%
Case Study Paper: 30% each
Resume and career Plan: 15%
Exam: 15%

Academic Integrity

The homework and programs you submit for this class must be entirely your own. If this policy is not absolutely clear, then please contact me. Any other collaboration of any type on any assignment is not permitted. It is also your responsibility to protect your work from unauthorized access. You are reminded that you are expected to know and follow the academic code of responsibility that appears in at Carolina Community: Student Handbook & Policy Guide, (Link to actual section) In particular all work submitted for this course must be your own. Violations of this code can result in actions varying from a failing grade to expulsion from the university.

Solutions to midterms will be distributed when the exams are returned, usually within one week of the exam.

Questions about grading of midterms and labs must be presented to the instructor within one week after the tests or lab reports have been returned.

URL:

http://www.cse.sc.edu/~matthews/Courses/390/index.html
Link to the Exam Schedule for Fall 2007

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