COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
California State University, Long Beach
Health Care Administration Department
HCA 417i – Technology, Ethics, and Society
Spring 2012
Instructor: Dr. Linda MartinezE-mail:
Office Hours: Tuesdays and Wednesdays
1:00 to 4:00 (Appointment recommended)
Phone: 562-985-2186
Cell Phone: 254-493-8666 / Class Number: 8341
Class Meets: Online
Additional Contact Information:
HCA Dept. Administrative Coordinator: Deby McGill,
Tel. 562/985-5694; fax 562/985-5886
INTRODUCTION
A framework for understanding the ways in which human societies transform themselves through technological innovation; and understanding ethical questions concerning the social effects of technological change and students’ understanding of health care ethics, ethical issues, and ethical behavior in contemporary health care settings. (Lecture) Letter grade only (A-F).
Teaching/Learning Objectives
Students who have completed this course should be able to:
Learning Objectives, Domain and Competency Table
Learning Objective / Domain / Competency / Activity (A1), Assignment (A2) or Assessment (A3) /Define “technology” and “ethics” and discuss the various worldwide impacts of technology upon society / 5 / A. General Management / In Class exercises and reflection/critical commentary for each major function
Synthesize basic concepts and principles of organizational, biomedical, and business ethics and demonstrate the ability to apply them in defining and analyzing critical issues in health care settings / 2 / A. Leadership Skills and Behavior / Questions on Midterm and Final Exam
Compare and contrast the effects that technology has had on the human-made environment. / 1 / C. Facilitation / Conducting Meetings within groups for class presentation
Develop a framework for ethical decision-making, especially as it applies to the export of technology / 3 / A. Personal and professional accountability / Team presentation assignment and peer feedback
TEXTS
/ Required:Barbour, I. (1991). Ethics in an age of technology. (The Gifford lectures 1989-1991, Vol. 2.). San Francisco: Harper.
ISBN: 978-0060609351
/ Required:
Winston, M. & Edelback, R. (2008). Society, ethics and technology. (4th edition). Cengage Publishing.
ISBN 13:978-0-495-50467-2
/ Recommended:
Ermann, D. & Shauf, M. (2003). Computers, ethics and society. (3rd ed). Oxford UP.
ISBN13: 9780195143027
METHODS OF
INSTRUCTION
· Discussion
· Analytical and reflective writing
· Informal peer content critique/feedback
· Informal and formal critique/feedback by the instructor
· Readings from class texts, class notes/material, and from additional sources
· Individual field and research activities
EVALUATION
Your unit grade will be based on the following criteria:
Profile with Picture / 55Cultural Relativism Web Exercise / 75
12 Discussion Board Assignment @ 10 points each / 120
Discussion Participation to others’ Board Submissions – 24 @ 5 points each / 120
Movie - Gattaca or The Island / 80
Term Paper Proposal / 30
Midterm / 90
Movie – Brokovich or Wall-e / 80
Group Project Proposal / 20
Group Project (PowerPoint Presentation) / 100
Group Project Comments 2 @ 10 points each / 20
Term Paper / 120
Final Exam / 90
SEMESTER LETTER GRADES
Course Grades will be assigned based on the following percentages/scores:
Numeric Score / Letter Grade1000 - 925 / A
924 - 825 / B
824 - 725 / C
724 - 625 / D
624 - 0 / F
CLASS POLICIES:
Attendance: There is no attendance policy in this class in a traditional sense—the students are not required to participate in the class activities at any specific time each week. However, every assignment in this class has a due-date—such assignments must be submitted/presented on time.
Participation: In this class, Participation is a set of specific weekly activities with the established deadlines. Due dates are described below. Specific topics will be on the Assignment Board.
ASSIGNMENTS
Basic Technical Requirements:
Internet access, E-mail account and access, Word Processing with MS Word compatibility doc file – not docx files: many of the class notes, documents, and additional readings are stored as MS Word files and documents; the exam is also written in MS Word--you will need this program in order to retrieve and open these documents and files; you will also need to use a MS Word compatible program to submit some of your work to the instructor.
Individual Assignments:
All individual assignments must be computer-typed and word-processed, in the format described in the latest APA manual.
BeachBoard Profile
Complete profile answering all questions and submitting picture
Discussion Board Lessons
200-300 word essays addressing the questions stated in the assignment. The essays should demonstrate your familiarity with the reading material and concepts, understanding of the topic discussed, your ability to conduct additional and relevant to the topic research and integrate the knowledge from the class material and other sources with your personal and professional experience. You are expected to cite and reference minimum three sources of information; it might include the class textbook, lecture notes, and any other sources you find during your research activities for each lesson.
Evaluating Criteria for Discussion Questions
The responses to each lesson’s Discussion Questions will be assessed according to the following rubric:
10 points per lesson--relevant content provided to all questions for the lesson;
well-organized, good writing mechanics (check spelling and grammar), evidence of relevant research; at least 3 sources are cited and referenced according to APA format
8 points per lesson—relevant content provided to all questions for the lesson, well organized, good writing mechanics, and evidence of relevant research at least 2 sources are cited and/or referenced according to APA format
6 points per lesson—relevant content provided to most of the questions for the lesson, reasonably well organized, writing mechanics is acceptable with only some spelling and grammatical errors, and at least 1 source is cited showing evidence of relevant research
5 points per lesson—relevant content provided to most of the questions for the lesson, reasonably well organized, writing mechanics is acceptable with only some spelling and grammatical errors, BUT no evidence of relevant research (no citations or references)
0 points per lesson—no response posted OR the content is insufficient, no organization, no evidence of research.
Discussion Participation Lessons
Constructive comments on other classmates' postings, respectful communication style and overall active participation in the discussion board.
Evaluating Criteria for Discussion Participation:
The comments to each lesson’s Posting will be assessed according to the following rubric:
5 points per lesson—at least two comments are posted per lesson; the comments are constructive, acknowledge some of the points, arguments, propositions stated in the discussion posting(s) to which the comments are made. Comments must be at least 5 sentences for each one.
3 point per lesson—only one comment is posted per lesson; the comment is constructive, acknowledges some of the points, arguments, propositions stated in the discussion posting to which the comment is made. Comment must be at least 5 sentences for each one.
0 points per lesson—there are no comments posted; OR the comments are openly hostile; OR the comments are limited to simple greeting-like statements (“I agree/disagree”; “Well said,” etc.) without explanation or justification.
Cultural Relativism Web Exercise - Do the web exercise at http://www.jcu.edu/philosophy/gensler/et/et-01-00.htm Click on web exercise, click on Cultural Relativism, scroll down and click on "forward". Do the exercise and follow it through to the end. Save the final page saying you have completed the exercise and email that final page to me as proof of completion.
ESSAY # 1 – Movie - Gattaca or The Island
This written essay should be typed using MS Word or RTF, it should not exceed two (2) pages, and should be double-spaced. The objective of this written assignment is to help you identify the key ethical implications of the technology presented on the chosen film. Your essay should attempt to providean analysis of the ethical implications to society brought aboutby the technology presented in the film selected. I am NOT looking for a recount of the movie but a summary of the key ethical aspects of the technology(ies) in question if it were to be applied to society.
ESSAY # 2 – Erin Brokovich or Wall-e or The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008 version)
This written essay should be typed using MS Word or RTF, it should not exceed two (2) pages, and should be double-spaced. The objective of this written assignment is to help you identify and apply key concepts learn in class to this point and apply them to your framework of ethical analysis. You should include those ethical concepts to support your review of the film as if this was a real situation in society. Your essay should demonstrate greater familiarity with course content than on previous work. In other words the essay should be ananalysis of the ethical implications to society brought aboutby the technology presented in the film selected. Again, I am NOT looking for a recount of the movie but a summary of the key ethical aspects of the technology(ies) in question as they impact society as a whole.
Term Paper Proposal: Select a technology to use to write a 5-page, double-spaced paper assessing the chosen technology within an ethical framework. The proposal is to be between ½ and 1 page long. Using APA style, define your topic and explain why this topic is important to you.
Term Paper: Select a technology and write a 5-page, double-spaced paper assessing the chosen technology within an ethical framework.
The Paper must be written and organized according to APA format; particularly, pay attention to citations and references of research sources, and to the correspondence between citations in text of your essay and references at the end. It is expected that you will be using 5-7 different sources (minimum); that will include academic publications, national/international database, media/news reports, etc.
Group Project Proposal: The proposal is to be between ½ and 1 page long. Using APA style, define your topic and explain why your group chose this topic.
Group Project: You will be assigned to groups of 3 and together as a group you will select an area of how technology has changed the world. Together you will develop a PowerPoint presentation of at least 12 slides and both send it to me by email and post it to the discussion board under the correct date.
Group Project Comments: Make constructive comments on two of your classmate’s group projects.
Mid-Term: Choose two or the three scenarios and answer the dilemma stated. Each scenario should be 1 page for a total of 2 pages, no more then two pages each.
Final: Answer the 5 questions using references to support your statements. This assignment should be 3 to 5 pages.
Submission Instructions:
Discussion Questions; Discussion Participation Comments:
Type (or copy/paste from a word file) your answers, comments, and bibliography entries into the class main discussion board under the forums designated by the instructor.
Assignments: Essays, Term Papers, Midterm, Group Project, Final Exam
At this time all of these essays are to be submitted by e-mail to the instructor as an attachment due to Beachboard issues. If it is rectified, I will notify you to start submitting by way of Beachboard.
DO NOT SUBMIT ON BEACHBOARD!
HCA 417i
Course Schedule
Assign / Due Date / Description1 / 1-26-12 / Post Discussion Board 1 responses
1-29-12 / Create Profile –answer all questions with picture
Read Introduction
Read Objectives
Read Key Concepts (Introduction to Moral Theory)
Read Barbour Preface and Chapter 1
Read Winston Pages 1-25
Post two comments on classmates Discussion 1
2 / 2-2-12 / Post Discussion Board 2 responses
2-5-12 / Post two comments on classmates discussion 2
Read Introduction
Read Objectives
Read Key Concepts
Read Spice for the Good Life (OCD)
Read Healing the Wounds that Never Heal (OCD)
Read Winston Pages 115 to 132
3 / 2-9-12 / Post Discussion Board 3 responses
2-12-12 / Post two comments on classmates discussion 3
Read Introduction
Read Objectives
Read Key Concepts
Cultural Relativism – Web Exercise
Read Winston Pages 75 -90
4 / 2-16-12 / Post Discussion Board 4
2-19-12 / Post two comments on classmates discussion 4
Read Introduction
Read Objectives
Read Key Concepts
Read Barbour Chapters 2 and 3
Read Winston Pages 132 to 142
Read Good Health Drug (OCD)
Read Desperate Air (OCD)
Essay on movie (Gattaca Moon or The Island) 2 Pages
5 / 2-23-12 / Post Discussion Board 5
2-26-12 / Post two comments on classmates discussion 5
Read Introduction
Read Objectives
Read Key Concepts
Read Barbour Chapters 4
Read Winston Pages 154 to 184
6 / 2-29-12 / Post Discussion Board 6
3-4-12 / Post two comments on classmates discussion 6
Read Introduction
Read Objectives
Read Key Concepts
Read Oregon’s Death with Dignity (OCD)
Read Quality of Life (OCD)
Submit for approval proposed topic for term paper (1/2 to 1 page description)
EXAM / 3-11-12 / Midterm Exam
Group Project Proposal due
7 / 3-15-12 / Post Discussion Board 7
3-18-12 / Post two comments on classmates discussion 7
Read Introduction
Read Objectives
Read Key Concepts
Read Embryonic Skin Cells May Be Necessary (OCD)
Read Genetics and Intergenerational Concerns (OCD)
Read GenEthics Consortium Cases… (OCD)
Read Barbour Pages 190 to 200
Read Winston Pages 287 to 340
8 / 3-22-12 / Post Discussion Board 8
3-25-12 / Post two comments on classmates discussion 8
Read Introduction
Read Objectives
Read Key Concepts
Read Barbour Pages 178 to 190
Read Winston Pages 352 to 386
Population Growth Sentencing Millions To Hydrological Poverty (OCD)
20th Century Power System Incompatible With Digital Economy (OCD)
Essay on one of the following movies (your choice):
Erin Brockovich, Wall-e, or The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008 version)
3-26-12 to 3-30-12 / Spring Recess
9 / 4-5-12 / Post Discussion Board 9
4-8-12 / Post two comments on classmates discussion 9
Read Introduction
Read Objectives
Read Key Concepts
Read Barbour Pages 213 to 220
Read Winston Pages 102 to 113
The Debate Over Assessing Technology (OCD)
Forced Innovation (OCD)
President's Information Technology Advisory Committee (PITAC)- Report to the President (OCD)
Browse Government site http://www.ostp.gov/cs/issues/technology
10 / 4-12-12 / Post Discussion Board 10
4-15-12 / Post two comments on classmates discussion 10
Read Introduction
Read Objectives
Read Key Concepts
Read Barbour Pages 200 to 212
The Ethics of Weapons Research for Insiders and Outsiders (OCD)
Abstract of the Paper for the 27-28 January 2002 (OCD)
Term Paper Due
11 / 4-19-12 / Post Discussion Board 11
4-22-12 / Post two comments on classmates discussion 11
Read Introduction
Read Objectives
Read Key Concepts
Read Barbour Pages 146 to 153
Read Barbour Pages 231 to 240
Falling Through The Net Ii: (OCD)
12 / 4-26-12 / Post Discussion Board 12
4-29-12 / Post two comments on classmates discussion 12
Read Introduction
Read Objectives
Read Key Concepts
Read Barbour Chapter 9
Read Barbour Pages 155 to 175
Read Winston Pages 210 to 236
Read Winston Pages 249 to 317
Rights and Wrongs: A guide to Rights in the Internet (OCD)
Report to Congress: Joint Study of Section 1201(g) of The Digital Millennium (OCD)
13 / 5-6-12 / Post Group Project to Discussion Board
14 / 5-9-12 / Two individual Comments on Group Projects
Final / 5-14-12 / Final Exam – Case Analysis
***** / ONLINE COURSE DOCUMENT (OCD)
*Instructor reserves the right to alter or change assignments. Changes in the syllabus will be announced via email and on the beachboard. It is a student’s responsibility to remain updated on course changes.