SyllabusSyllabus~IS 132 Computer Ethics
Instructor:
Kris Townsend |
Class
Hours: Online |
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Web Site: http://faculty.spokanefalls.edu/ktownsend/IS132 |
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Required Text and Materials
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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
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Course Outcomes
Students will...
- Understand and apply the process of ethical decision making to workplace and cyberspace scenarios.
- Understand and apply current laws regarding free speech and content control in cyberspace.
- Understand and apply current laws regarding intellectual property in cyberspace.
- Understand and apply current laws regarding privacy in cyberspace.
- Be able to write an affidavit for a legal search and seizure involving computers.
Policies
Stay Current
- All assignments are posted at least one week in advance of their due dates. Start them early. Almost all students who fail this class do so because they fell behind.
- Quizzes are not available after their closing date and time.
- Plan to take the quizzes at least 24 hours before their closing date and time. Waiting until later only allows distractions to get in the way, i.e., no Internet connection, trips to the hospital, unexpected hours at work, and so on.
- In college, expect work and study outside of class hours. The rule of thumb is 2 hours outside of class for each hour in class. Since this is a 3 hour class, this rule of thumb indicates that you will need to spend 9 hours per week on this class.
In your emails and forum discussions, conduct yourself with courtesy, respect, and consideration for others.
- Be courteous.
- Give accurate information in the spirit of being helpful.
- Respectfully disagree.
- Use the correct venue for your post.
- Admit the possibility of fault and respect different points of views.
- If you screw up, take responsibility for your actions.
- Based on the Gentoo-Linux code of conduct:
Do your own work.
On all quizzes, you are encouraged to use your text, notes, and the Internet to answer questions. Sharing or discussing quiz questions and answers is considered cheating. Cheating is grounds for assigning a failing grade and it can be placed in your academic record.
Be Professional
- Your enrollment in this class indicates that you plan to work professionally in a technical field.
- Finish early to leave room for the technical problems that inevitably happen.
- Backup your work. Lost or failed drives are not considered an excuse for missing deadlines.
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
Your progress is measured by 10 weekly quizzes at 100 points each.Your final grade will be determined by your placement on the class curve.
Schedule
- Get Connected
Intros Forum is closed at 12:00pm (noon), Wednesday, October 1 - Chapter 1 Unwrapping the Quiz
Quiz 2 is closed at 12:00pm (noon), Wednesday, October 8 - Chapter 2 Privacy
Quiz 3 is closed at 12:00pm (noon), Wednesday, October 15
Quiz 4 is closed at 12:00pm (noon), Wednesday, October 22 - Chapter 3 Freedom of Speech
Quiz 5 is closed at 12:00pm (noon), Wednesday, October 29 - Chapter 4 Intellectual Property and Copyright Law
Quiz 6 is closed at 12:00pm (noon), Wednesday, November 5 - Chapter 4 DMCA, DRM and other Intellectual Property Issues
Quiz 7 is closed at 12:00pm (noon), Wednesday, November 12 - Chapter 5 Crime
Quiz 8 is closed at 12:00pm (noon), Wednesday, November 19 - Chapter 6 Work
Quiz 9 is closed at 12:00pm (noon), Wednesday, December 3 - Chapter 9 Professional ethics and Responsibilities
Quiz 10 is closed at 12:00pm (noon), Wednesday, December 10