UCC/UGC/ECCC
Proposal for Course Change
FAST TRACK (Select if this will be a fast track item. Refer to Fast Track Policy for eligibility)If the changes included in this proposal are significant, attach copies of original and proposed syllabi in approved university format.
1. Course subject and number: / CS 301 / 2. Units: / 2See upper and lower division undergraduate course definitions.
3. College:
/CEFNS
/4. Academic Unit:
/Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
5. Current Student Learning Outcomes of the course.This course directly supports the following Program Learning Outcomes in the CS program assessment and improvement plan:
3.1 -- Ability to relate a broad education and contemporary issues to software solutions and their impact in a societal and global context. This outcome focuses on a basic awareness of contemporary issues in computer science, particularly as they related to society at large.
3.2 -- An appreciation and understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. This outcome is focused on preparing graduates to recognize ethical and legal issues in their many forms, and to make ethical choices as they participate in the development of new technologies. / Show the proposed changes in this column (if applicable). Bold the proposed changes in this column to differentiate from what is not changing, and Bold with strikethrough what is being deleted. (Resources & Examples for Developing Course Learning Outcomes)
This course directly supports the following Program Learning Outcomes in the CS program assessment and improvement plan:
3.1 -- Ability to relate a broad education and contemporary issues to software solutions and their impact in a societal and global context. This outcome focuses on a basic awareness of contemporary issues in computer science, particularly as they related to society at large. Ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society.
3.2 -- An appreciation and understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. This outcome is focused on preparing graduates to recognize ethical and legal issues in their many forms, and to make ethical choices as they participate in the development of new technologies.
6. Current title, description and units. Cut and paste, in its entirety, from the current on-line academic catalog* http://catalog.nau.edu/Catalog/.
CS 301 SOCIAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN COMPUTER SCIENCE (2)
Description: Exploration of issues that deal with the ethical implications of widespread use of computer technology. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
Units: 2
Prerequisite: CS 249 with a grade of C or better / Show the proposed changes in this column Bold the proposed changes in this column to differentiate from what is not changing, and Bold with strikethrough what is being deleted.
CS 301 SOCIAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN COMPUTER SCIENCE COMPUTERS AND SOCIETY (2)
Description: Exploration of issues that deal with the societal and ethical implications of widespread use of computer technology. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
Units: 2
Prerequisite: CS 249 with a grade of C or better
*if there has been a previously approved UCC/UGC/ECCC change since the last catalog year, please copy the approved text from the proposal form into this field.
7. Justification for course change.
NEED
8. Effective BEGINNING of what term and year? / Fall 2014See effective dates calendar.
IN THE FOLLOWING SECTION, COMPLETE ONLY WHAT IS CHANGING
CURRENT / PROPOSEDCurrent course subject and number: / Proposed course subject and number:
Current number of units: / Proposed number of units:
Current short course title:
ETHICS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE / Proposed short course title (max 30 characters):
COMPUTERS AND SOCIETY
Current long course title:
SOCIAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN COMPUTER SCIENCE / Proposed long course title (max 100 characters):
COMPUTERS AND SOCIETY
Current grading option:
letter grade pass/fail or both / Proposed grading option:
letter grade pass/fail or both
Current repeat for additional units: / Proposed repeat for additional units:
Current max number of units: / Proposed max number of units:
Current prerequisite: / Proposed prerequisite (include rationale in the justification):
Current co-requisite: / Proposed co-requisite (include rationale in the justification):
Current co-convene with: / Proposed co-convene with:
Current cross list with: / Proposed cross list with:
9. Is this course in any plan (major, minor, or certificate) or sub plan (emphasis)? Yes No
If yes, describe the impact. If applicable, include evidence of notification to and/or response
from each impacted academic unit.
Computer Science BSCS, Applied Computer Science BS.
10. Is there a related plan or sub plan change proposal being submitted? Yes No
If no, explain.
This course title and description change will not require any related plan change proposals.
11. Does this course include combined lecture and lab components? Yes No
If yes, include the units specific to each component in the course description above.
Answer 12-15 for UCC/ECCC only:
12. Is this course an approved Liberal Studies or Diversity course? Yes No
If yes, select all that apply. Liberal Studies Diversity Both
13. Do you want to remove the Liberal Studies or Diversity designation? Yes No
If yes, select all that apply. Liberal Studies Diversity Both
14. Is this course listed in the Course Equivalency Guide? Yes No
15. Is this course a Shared Unique Numbering (SUN) course? Yes No
FLAGSTAFF MOUNTAIN CAMPUSScott Galland / 11/7/2013
Reviewed by Curriculum Process Associate / Date
Approvals:
Department Chair/Unit Head (if appropriate) / Date
Chair of college curriculum committee / Date
Dean of college / Date
For Committee use only:
UCC/UGC Approval / Date
Approved as submitted: Yes No
Approved as modified: Yes No
EXTENDED CAMPUSESReviewed by Curriculum Process Associate / Date
Approvals:
Academic Unit Head / Date
Division Curriculum Committee (Yuma, Yavapai, or Personalized Learning) / Date
Division Administrator in Extended Campuses (Yuma, Yavapai, or Personalized Learning) / Date
Faculty Chair of Extended Campuses Curriculum Committee (Yuma, Yavapai, or Personalized Learning) / Date
Chief Academic Officer; Extended Campuses (or Designee) / Date
Approved as submitted: Yes No
Approved as modified: Yes No
CURRENT SYLLABUS
CS 301 - Social and Ethical Issues in Computer Science
Fall 2012 Course Syllabus
Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science · College of Engineering, Forestry and Natural Sciences · Northern Arizona University
General Information
· Meeting Times: M W 1:50 PM – 2:40 PM
· Location: Engineering Building 69, Room 314
· Credit Hours: 2
· Grading: Letter
· Prerequisites: CS 249
· Co-requisites: None
· Instructor: Steven M. Jacobs, Lecturer
· Contact Information: Steven.Jacobs (at) nau.edu
· Office Hours: Building 69, Rm 254
Mon. & Wed. (9:00 – 10:10 AM) and Fri. (10:20 – 11:20 AM)
Or see on-line schedule at Prof. Jacobs’ faculty page: http://cefns.nau.edu/~smj93/ (click on “schedule”)
· Required Text: Sara Baase, “Gift of Fire: Social, Legal, and Ethical Issues for Computing and the Internet”, 4th ed. (2013), Pearson: ISBN-10: 0132492679 (ISBN-13: 9780132492676).
Course Description and Objectives
This class explores issues that deal with the ethical implications of widespread use of computer technology. Students will become familiar with issues related to professional ethics, ethical use of the internet, privacy issues, property rights of software, accountability and social implications of information technology.
Course Structure, Timeline and Evaluation Method
This course is structured as lectures and/or discussions plus a comprehensive essay paper. Tentative coverage of the course topics follows the structure of the book: Week(s) of (Monday date):
1. Introduction to Ethics 8/27/2012
2. Privacy 9/3/2012, 9/10/2012
3. Freedom of Speech 9/17/2012
4. Intellectual Property 9/24/2012
5. Crime 10/1/2012, 10/8/2012
6. Work 10/15/2012
7. Evaluating and Controlling Technology 10/22/2012, 10/29/2012
8. Errors, Failures, and Risks 11/5/2012, 11/12/2012
9. Professional Ethics and Responsibilities 11/19/2012, 11/26/2012
10. Writing and Licenses 12/3/2012
ABET Learning Outcomes
This course directly supports the following Program Learning Outcomes in the CS program assessment and improvement plan:
• 3.1 -- Ability to relate a broad education and contemporary issues to software solutions and their impact in a societal and global context. This outcome focuses on a basic awareness of contemporary issues in computer science, particularly as they related to society at large.
• 3.2 -- An appreciation and understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. This outcome is focused on preparing graduates to recognize ethical and legal issues in their many forms, and to make ethical choices as they participate in the development of new technologies.
Attendance/Class Participation:
Attendance will be taken and will, in conjunction with participation points. Don't be late, and don't leave until class is dismissed. While class attendance is expected, please be cautious about attending class if you are feeling ill. Please inform me by email if you are feeling unwell; if you are experiencing flu-like symptoms, you should not attend class; please take precautions not to infect others, and seek medical attention if your symptoms worsen. Recall that absences do not include institutionally documented and approved absences. Besides illness, absences are also permitted other medical reasons, or family matters, if discussed in advance of the missed class. If attendance is poor, I will use my judgment at the end of the semester to drop one letter grade for poor attendance.
Homework Assignments:
There will be multiple homework assignments throughout the semester.
Essay Paper:
There will be 1 comprehensive essay paper requiring the student to thoroughly discuss a contemporary issue in which the student is interested.
Class Project:
A student-run, team-based mock trial will be held to discuss a relevant topic in social and ethical issues in computer science. Instructions will be handed out closer to the “trial date”.
Midterm and Final Exams:
In this course, there will be 1 midterm exam and 1 final exam. The final exam will be held Wed., Dec. 12, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Assessment and Grading System:
Criteria / Points / PercentageAttendance/Class Participation / 100 / 10
Homework / 100 / 10
Essay / 200 / 20
Class Project / 200 / 20
Midterm / 200 / 20
Final Exam / 200 / 20
Total / 1000 / 100
Grading System: Letter
Grading scale:
90% =A
80% =B
70% =C
60% =D
below 60% =F
Course website
http://bblearn.nau.edu
We will use the BbLearn web site for this class to submit some homeworks, provide access to some course material, and post grades.
Course Policies
Attendance Policy:
You are responsible for all material covered during the lectures whether you attend or not. If you must miss a class, be sure to get the notes from another student. Also, see the attendance section of this syllabus for the portion of the final grade related to class attendance.
Late Policy
In general, no late work will be accepted without a documented excuse. If you miss (or know that youwillmiss) an assignment or exam, discuss the matter with your instructor as soon as possible. Late work and makeup exams will only be allowed if cleared with me in advance or if a documented excuse is presented.
Lectures and the Book
The lecture topics follow the same general outline as the book. However, the lecture complements the book rather than being a mirror of it. If youonlyread the book oronlypay attention to the lecture you're likely to end up missing some key concepts. To succeed in the class, read each chapter before we discuss the corresponding topic in the lecture, then use the lecture as an opportunity to reconsider the key points of the material and ask questions on anything you're confused on.
Plagiarism and Cheating
Copying or any other form of academic dishonesty will result in an immediate failure in the course in addition to recommendation of other penalties. In the event of cheating, both the receiver(s) and the giver(s) will be treated the same way. Consulting with others and using their advice on homework assignments or the essay paper is fine. However, the work you submit should be your own work that you thoroughly understand and for which you are entirely responsible. Consulting or communicating with others is prohibited during exams.
Pre-requisites and dropping the course
If you have not completed the prerequisites for a course as stated in the academic catalog or if you are absent from class during the first week, you may be administratively dropped from the course before the 21st day of the term. Do not rely on your instructor to drop you from the courses that you want to drop. You are responsible for changing your own course schedule.
University Policies
There are a number of university policies that govern your education and safety that all students should be aware of. These are:
1. Safe Working and Learning Environment
2. Students With Disabilities
3. Accommodation of Religious Observance And Practice
4. Institutional Review Board (And Use Of Human Subjects)
5. Academic Dishonesty
6. Medical Insurance Coverage For Students
7. Classroom Management
8. Evacuation Policies
You will find a complete description of each policy here: http://www4.nau.edu/avpaa/UCCPolicy/plcystmt.html
PROPOSED SYLLABUS
CS 301 - Computers and Society
Fall 2014 Course Syllabus
Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science · College of Engineering, Forestry and Natural Sciences · Northern Arizona University
General Information
· Meeting Times: TBA
· Location: Engineering Building 69, Room TBA
· Credit Hours: 2
· Grading: Letter
· Prerequisites: CS 249
· Co-requisites: None
· Instructor: TBA
· Contact Information: TBA
· Office Hours: Building 69, Rm TBA
Times TBA
· Required Text: Sara Baase, “Gift of Fire: Social, Legal, and Ethical Issues for Computing and the Internet”, 4th ed. (2013), Pearson: ISBN-10: 0132492679 (ISBN-13: 9780132492676).
Course Description and Objectives
This class explores issues that deal with the societal and ethical implications of widespread use of computer technology. Students will become familiar with issues related to the global impact of computer technology, professional ethics, ethical use of the internet, privacy issues, property rights of software, accountability and social implications of information technology.