CS 105 Computer Ethics and Society
Fall 2015, 1 Credit - George Mason University
This is a 10-week course and the final
exam will be in class on the 11th week.
Section |
Day |
Time |
Location |
Class Dates |
Final Exam |
001 |
T |
9:00-10:15 am |
Art and Design L008 |
9/1 - 11/10 |
11/17 |
002 |
R |
9:00-10:15 am |
Art and Design L008 |
9/3 - 11/5 |
11/12 |
003 |
T |
1:30-2:45
pm |
ENGR 2608 |
9/1 - 11/10 |
11/17 |
007 |
R |
1:30-2:45
pm |
ENGR
2608 |
9/3 - 11/5 |
11/12 |
(Note that Tuesday classes do
not meet on Oct 13 and this week does not count towards the 10 weeks).
Instructor: Prof. John Otten Email: jotten2@gmu.edu Phone: (703) 993-1669
Office hours (ENGR 5335): TBD or by appointment
Undergraduate Teaching Assistants:
(Sections 001 & 002): Carlo Retta Email: cretta@masonlive.gmu.edu
(Sections 003 & 007): Abigail Justen
Email: ajusten@masonlive.gmu.edu
Office hours: By appointment
Section |
Day |
Time |
Location |
Class Dates |
Final Exam |
004 |
W |
1:30-2:45 pm |
Innovation Hall 209 |
9/2 - 11/4 |
11/11 |
008 |
W |
3:00-4:15 pm |
Innovation Hall 206 |
9/3 - 11/4 |
11/11 |
Instructor: Prof. Fred Geldon
Email: fgeldon@gmu.edu Phone: (301) 424-4554
Office hours: Before/After class or by appointment
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant: Pijus Kadisius Email: pkadisiu@masonlive.gmu.edu
Office hours: By appointment
Section |
Day |
Time |
Location |
Class Dates |
Final Exam |
005 |
W |
7:20-8:35 pm |
East 122 |
9/2 - 11/4 |
11/11 |
006 |
W |
8:45-10:00 pm |
East
122 |
9/3 - 11/4 |
11/11 |
Instructor: Prof. Paul Tymann
Email: ptymann@gmu.edu Phone: (703) 993-1530
Office hours: Before/After class or by appointment
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant: Victor
Shen Email: vshen@masonlive.gmu.edu
Office hours: By appointment
Legal, social, and ethical issues
surrounding use of computers and the internet. The course will stress
ethical decision-making as well as legal and social responsibility in
connection with technology-related concerns. Issues such as security,
crime, privacy and intellectual property will be examined in the
context of computer use. Students may be requested to conduct research
on the internet in any of these areas and/or learn to use practical
technological tools related to privacy and security.
Learning Outcomes
Prerequisites: None
General Education: This course has been approved to satisfy the GMU General Education requirement for one credit of IT Ethics.
Special Accommodations: Students with disabilities who need academic accommodations must work through the Office of Disability Services at (703) 993-2474.
Course Work
This is
a discussion-based course. You are expected to attend all course
meetings and participate in conversations about course material as
well as in-class activities relevant to the course. To facilitate
this, assigned readings are to be done before class.
There are two major writing assignments to be
done outside of class, which comprise a substantial portion of the
overall grade. Additional work such as outside research, group
presentations, or contributing to discussion board topics may be
assigned.
It is important that you attend class on a
regular basis. You may attend an alternate lecture session presented
by the same instructor if you miss your own. However, unless you
obtain advance approval from your instructor, you may not receive
credit for class participation when attending a section by a different
instructor.
Grading and Evaluation
Grading
will be based on two major assignments, in-class quizzes, class
participation, and the final exam. These are weighted as follows:
2 Out-of-class assignments |
30% |
|
In-class quizzes (usually not announced) |
20% |
|
Final Exam |
30% |
|
Class Participation (incl. attendance, preparation and discussion) |
20% |
Policies
Unless
otherwise specified, all papers and other written assignments 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 and/or plagiarism will be referred to the Honor Committee.
Absences and Participation Credit – Any absences from class for health or
emergency reasons are excusable only if reasonable notice is provided,
in advance if possible.
Late Work - Unless an extension is given, late
assignments will carry a daily penalty (typically 5-10%) for every day
late (up to 50%). Pay attention to deadlines!
IMPORTANT NOTICE: None of the information presented in this course should be considered specific legal advice. Each situation is unique and requires individual attention. Students with individual legal concerns should not rely on information obtained in this course in making any legal decisions. Should you have a problem or concern requiring legal attention, you should seek specific advice from an attorney of your choosing.