CS 306 CLASS OUTLINE/SCHEDULE
Schedule is subject to change based on needs of the class
* Reading Assignments: Due by the beginning of class in the week noted below
* Written Assignments: Due by date and time specified online or in class (see assignments)

Class Day

TOPIC

Reading Assignment Due

Individual Written Assignment Due

Group/Team Assignment Due

Week 1
1/19
Intro. to CyberEthics; Intro. to Class Projects




 

Week 2
1/26
Philosophical Ethics

Tavani: Chs. 1 & 2

Sat. 1/30: "CS 306 Info. Treasure Hunt" Due on BB



Week 3 2/2
Philosophical Ethics wrap-up;  Intro. to Free Speech

Tavani: Ch. 9;

Course Supp.:Parts I, II

Sat. 2/6 @ 11:59 p.m.: Reflective Essay #1 due on Blackboard.



Week 4 2/9
** SNOW DAY**




Prepare Free Speech presentations for class in Week 5

Week 5 2/16

 Free Speech

Course Supp.: Part III


 Mon. 2/15 @ 11:59 p.m.: Reflective Essay #2 due on Blackboard. In-class presentations; Interview trial witnesses

Week 6 2/23

Professional Ethics / SW Reliability, liability and accountability


Tavani: Ch. 4; Ethics Codes, Integrity statement


Sat. 2/27:  Mock Trial Prep Assignment 1 Due

Week 7
3/2

Midterm Exam:   Tavani Chs. 1, 2, 4, 9; Class Supp. Parts I, II, III.  

 Tavani: Ch. 3

** Written summary of Scenario, legal elements and witness overviews due in class. Groups should come prepared to discuss. Submit on Blackboard by Sat 3/6 

Week 8 3/9


**  No Class ** <Spring Break> 

 Review Mock Trial video on Blackboard
Sat. 3/13: Mock Trial Jury Instructions Due

Week 9 3/16

Logic & Critical Thinking;
Mock Trial Overview


Sat. 3/20:  Mock Trial Prep Assignment 2 Due

Week 10 3/23

** Mock Trials **


Wed. 3/24: Reflective Essay #3 due on BB.
Sat. 3/27:  Post preferred essay on Blkbrd.

** All trial counsel -- remember to exchange trial arg. summaries 2 days prior to your trial

Week11 3/30

 ** Mock Trials **

Wed. 4/1: Post reviews of two posted essays on BB
Sat. 4/4: Submit revised version of posted reflective essay.


Week 12
4/6


** Mock Trials **

 



Week 13 4/13


Intellectual Property Overview

Tavani: Chs. 8 & 9

Sat. 4/17:  Reflective Essay #4 due on Blackbrd;

Wed. 4/14: Groups post complete draft Scen. on Blackboard Discussion Board AND submit as Scenario Part II.

Week14 4/20

Copyright, Fair Use, UCITA, open source

Supplement: Part V

Wed. 4/24: Post individual comments on another Group's posted Scenario



Week 15 4/27

Privacy /Security;
Computer Crime


Tavani:  Chs. 5-7; Class Supp.: Parts IV & VI;






** Bring Final Scenario to class 4/27 for last review/questions. Final Submission due via Blackbrd: Sat. 5/1.

Week 16
5/04

Privacy wrap-up;

Workplace, Social & Community Issues; Exam Review.


Tavani: Chs. 10-12
Sun. 5/2:  Peer review of group due via Blackboard.
 Fully signed hardcopy of final Scenario submission due in class.

Week 17
5/11

FINAL EXAM!!!
Sec 001: 5/11/2010
Sec 002: 5/11/2010

All Text/Supplement assignments, Ethics Codes, handouts, class lectures, slides, and mock trials


** All Done !!! **

** The assignment due dates apply to all sections (See individual assignments for details)

* See Assignment write-ups for specific deadlines and firm instructions!

** PLEASE NOTE: The instructor reserves the right to refuse to accept late assignments or to penalize them, at their individual discretion. Certain assignments may only be turned in late until the stated date, and after that will not receive credit. In no event will an assignment receive credit after the last day of regular class (Week 16 above).