CSE 2501
Transcript Abbreviation:
Socl Ethcl Issues
Course Description:
Social, ethical, and professional issues facing computing professionals; ethical principles; discussion of case studies.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Designation:
Required
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
1.00
Max Credit Hours:
(N/A)
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
7 weeks (autumn or spring)
4 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 2122, 2123, or 2231; and Gen Ed Writing: Level 2; and enrollment in CSE or CIS major, or Information Security minor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 5501.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Be competent in the identification of social and ethical issues that arise in the development and application of computing technology in modern society
Be competent in the appreciation for alternate points of view and broader perspectives in the analysis of social and ethical concerns arising in the context of computing technology
Be familiar with the immediate and long-term implications to society in the creation and use of computing technology
Be familiar with the local and global impacts and risks of computing solutions on individuals, organizations, and society.
Be familiar with the impact of computing technology on the economy at large as well as long-term trends
Be familiar with the codes of ethics of one or more professional societies related to computing technologies (e.g., ACM, IEEE, CISSP)
Be familiar with effective methods of written and oral communication
Be exposed to the distinction between a profession and a trade, and how this distinction relates to ethics and responsibility
Be exposed to some legal issues that computing professionals may encounter as part of their practice
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional ethics | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Effective communication | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Privacy / Civil liberties | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Security / Civil liberties | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Intellectual property | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Censorship | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Computer risks | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Computer crime | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Global perspectives | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Short paper | 30% |
| In-class presentation | 30% |
| Short response homeworks | 30% |
| Class participation | 10% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| A Gift of Fire | Sara Baase | |
| Ethics for the Information Age | Michael J. Quinn |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 3 | Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts. |
| Significant contribution (7+ hours) | 4 | Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles |
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 3 | an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences - pre-2019 EAC SLO (g) |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 4 | an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts |
Embedded Literacies Info:
Attachments:
(N/A)
Additional Notes or Comments:
This course is discussion and presentation based in class. It meets for 1:20 sessions per week and has less outside work than would be expected.
Basic Course Overview: