Syllabus~IS 132 Computer Ethics

Instructor: Kris Townsend
Term: Fall 2009
Office Phone: 533.3246

Class Hours: 9:30 - 10:20 MTW
Office: 18-112A
Email: krist at spokanefalls.edu

»Class Web Site: http://faculty.spokanefalls.edu/ktownsend/IS132
»Moodle: http://www.sfcc-iscs.us

Required Text and Materials

EnCase Certified Examiner Study Guide
  • The Gift of Fire, Sara Baase
  • Publisher: Prentice Hall; 3 edition (January 6, 2008)
  • ISBN-10: 0136008488
  • ISBN-13: 978-0136008484

Course Description

"This class addresses basic cyberspace legal issues and policy problems. Specific problems in applying law to cyberspace in areas such as intellectual, property, privacy, computer crime and the bounds of jurisdiction are explored."
— CSS Catalog

Prerequisites

»none

Course Outcomes

Students will...

Policies

Be responsible

Come to class

Conduct yourself with courtesy, respect, and consideration for others.

Manage Your Files

Rules for discussion and forums*

*Based on the Gentoo-Linux code of conduct

Moodle

You are expected to use Moodle in the following ways:

SFCC Statement on Diversity

In order for learning to take place, students must feel safe; this safety is due all students, not only those who share your values and beliefs. For this reason, courtesy, thoughtfulness, and acceptance are essential in our discussions in and out of the classroom. Acceptance should not be confused with agreement; one need not agree with a person to listen, and one must listen well in order to disagree respectfully. Every student in this course has a voice and so deserves the courtesy of attentive listening and the freedom to express diverse ideas.

Disability Support Services

If you have a health condition or disability that may require you to have accommodations in order to effectively participate in this class, please contact the Disability Support Services in Building 17, Room 201 (Phone 533-4166). Information about conditions or disabilities will be regarded as confidential.

Grading

Participation (31 days @ 10 points each) 300
Bias Presentation 40
Privacy Research 40
Mid-term Quiz 40
Intellectual Property Debate 40
Professionalism Debate 40
Total 500

Grading is determined by your placement on a 500 point scale.

Participation