Instructor:   Michael Tompkins
                  Tel. (703) 993-1530            Email:  mtompki2gmu.edu        Office:  S&T2, Rm. 435
                  Office hours:  After class in classroom and by appointment 

Section 003   Tues   3:00-4:15 p.m.     IN 132     Class Dates: 1/25 - 4/5  / Final Exam: 4/12/2005
Section 004   Thurs   3:00-4:15 p.m.   IN 132     Class Dates: 1/27 - 4/7  / Final Exam: 4/14/2005

Instructor:  McJunkin
                    Tel.   (703) 993 4198   Email: mcjunkin@cs.gmu.edu    Office: S&T2, Rm. 405
                    Office hours:  Mon/Wed. 1:30-2:45 p.m. and by appointment

Instructor: Fred Geldon
                  Tel. (703) 742-1270        Email:  fgeldon@cs.gmu.edu        Office:  S&T2, Rm. 435
                  Office hours:  After class in classroom and by appointment 

Instructor: Martha McClellan
                  Tel. (202) 736-0512        Email:  mmcclellan@fdic.gov        Office:  S&T2, Rm. 435
                  Office hours:  Before class in rm 435 S&T2 and by appointment 

Undergraduate Peer Advisors

Sections 001-001: James Wood Office rm 268 ST2
Office Hours: upon request . email: jwood9@gmu.edu

Sections : 003-004 Valli Mukkavilli Office rm 268 ST2
Office Hours upon request . email: vmukkav2@gmu.edu

Sections: 005-006 Tom Femino Office rm 268 ST2,
Office Hours upon request. email : tfemino@gmu.edu

Sections 007:   Valli Mukkavilli Office rm 268 ST2
Office Hours   upon request email: vmukkav@gmu.edu

All Sections will use WebCT for communications from instructors/TA/UPAs and for out-of-class discussion.  Students are responsible for checking WebCT on a regular basis.  For WebCT link, click here.

                                  IMPORTANT NOTE  -- ALL SECTIONS !!!
                                                                                 ***
**  Please be aware that because this is a one-credit class that runs only part of the semester, it has special early add/drop deadlines.**
      

                     For dates and penalties,, please check with the GMU registrar.

FINAL EXAM TIMES =>

    Section 1 and 2: April 11, 2005
    Section 3, 5, 6 and 7: April 12, 2005
    Sections 4: April 14, 2005

   While each instructor may prepare a different type of exam, it may help to review the practice exam on webct

    Section 001:    cs105001@osf1.gmu.edu
    Section 002:    cs105002@osf1.gmu.edu
    Section 003:    cs105003@osf1.gmu.edu
    Section 004:    cs105004@osf1.gmu.edu
    Section 005:    cs105005@osf1.gmu.edu
    Section 006:    cs105006@osf1.gmu.edu
    Section 007:    cs105007@osf1.gmu.edu

Late homework assignments will be penalized 10% per day.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Legal, social, and ethical issues surrounding software development and computer use. Professional conduct, social responsibility and rigorous standards for software testing and reliability will be stressed. Issues such as liability, intellectual property rights, privacy, security, and crime will be examined in the context of computer use. Students will read, write, discuss and present reports on these topics.  Students are expected to be able to do research on the Internet.

COURSE PREREQUISITE:    Completion of at least 12 credit hours.

CLASS SCHEDULE:    Reading and homework assignments for all sections => see webct

    1.   Research/Discussion Paper (5-6 pages)(30%)
    2.   Instructor Evaluation (incl. homework, in-class assignments, pop quizzes, and class participation) (35%)
    3.   Final Exam (35%)

Instructions and due dates for all out-of-class assignments will be posted under the Class Schedule link on this website.  However, research paper topics will distributed in class via hardcopy only.  If you for any reason do not receive a list of approved topics by the third week of class, see your instructor.

Instructor evaluation criteria may vary from section to section.  Any questions regarding due dates, late penalties or specific requirements for your section should be addressed directly to your individual instructor.  To assist your instructor in responding promptly to emailed questions, please indicate your full name, class section and reason for your message in the subject line of your email (e.g. Smith, Bob / CS 105-005 / Homework #1).

**ALL homework assignments (#3 above) must be submitted via email to the designated grading account for your section, as set forth above. Late homework will be penalized 10% per day after the due date.
**The research paper is to be submitted in class via hardcopy (not via email).  Late papers are subject to penalties at the discretion of the individual instructor.

Please note: *NO* assignments will be accepted for credit after the final regular class session for your section.

This class relies strongly on class participation.  Therefore, it is important that you attend class on a regular basis.  While you are welcome to attend an alternate lecture session if you miss your own, please note that you may *not* rely on different sections to present the same materials.  Unless you obtain permission from your own instructor in advance, you also may not receive credit for class participation or other in-class activities by attending a section other than your own.

** Unless otherwise specified, all paper assignments and homeworks are to be individual efforts.  Certain portions of group assignments may require individual efforts as well. Be careful to follow instructions regarding acceptable group efforts. Plagiarism is governed by the GMU Honor Code and will not be tolerated.  Instances of cheating will be referred to the Honor Committee.

LECTURE NOTES ARE ON WEBCT

Assistance with Essay/Report Writing:
GMU New Century College: Online Writing Guide
GMU Writing Center

Other helpful sites:
GMU Counseling Center