CPT105/BUS105

St Charles Community College

Computer/Business Ethics

Nancy Greenwood

Technology 105

636-922-8572

ngreenwood@stchas.edu

Office hours: Monday and Wednesday. 1- 2 p.m.

Tuesday and Thursday 2:30 – 4 p.m. by appointment

4:00 – 5:30 p.m.

Computer Lab Hours: Tech 116

Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Saturday 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Text: George Reynolds, Ethics in Information Technology, Thomson/Course Technology 2003

Objectives: This course will focus on the theory and practice of computer/business ethics. The goal of the course is to provide an overview of theories of ethical decision making and methodology for reaching ethical decisions concerning computer and business matters.

Specific Objectives:

The student will be able to:

• Identify legal and moral aspects of computer, business and information technology
• Suggest guidelines and criteria for resolving computer and buisness related moral problems.

Attendance and Assignments:

Attendance is mandatory. New material is covered at each class and missing class material may be difficult to make up. Therefore missing more than two class weeks may result in an F. Be on time. Three tardies or leaving class early will be considered an absence. You are allowed two unexcused absences; more than two will result in a letter grade reduction. The two most frequent reasons for being fired from employment are not showing up or showing up late. Develop good habits at school. If absence is unavoidable assignments and class work must be made up by next scheduled class period. Assignments are to be turned in on the due date and will not be counted for credit if late. If you encounter difficulties please see the instructor during office hours, make an appointment, phone or email.

Grading:

Class participation (articles, worksheets,

group work, class discussion, case analysis) 30%

One paper 10%

Class presentation 10%

Two exams 20%/ and final 30% 50%

Graded papers and exams will be returned within two class periods under normal circumstances.. If unable to take a test please notify instructor prior to test to schedule a makeup. Tests must be made up within a week or will result in a zero.

A= 93-100

B= 85-92

C= 75-84

D= 70-74

F= 70 or below

Course requirements:

• Attend all classes and participate in class discussions
• Turn in all assignments on time at the beginning of class. Assignments will not be accepted after the following class or the first class after an absence.
• High density disk or storage media for use at every class
• A folder for holding handouts, cases and graded assignments
• Take all tests as scheduled
• Participate in team work
• Treat all class members with courtesy and respect. Failure to do so will result in ejection from class period.
• Cell phones and beepers are to be turned off to show consideration for others in the class. Continued abuse will result in one grade penalty reduction for the day’s assignment grade.

Students with Special Needs:

The college has an Office of Accessibility SErvies that guides, counsels, and assists students with disabilities. It is located in the Administrative building Room 1206. It is your responsibility to discuss with the instructor during the first week of class about anything needed to help you succeed. Please call Pam Bova (922-8247) so that your eligibility for services can be determined.

Contacts:

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Course Tentative Schedule

This is a tentative schedule and is subject to change.

Week 1	Overview of Ethics	Chapter 1
Week 2	Writing/Research techniques/Overview
Week 3	Codes of Ethics/Professional Practices	Chapter 2
Week 4	Ethical Theory	Chapter 2/Handouts
Week 5	Computer and Internet Crime Cracking and Hacking Case Studies	Chapter 3
Week 6	Encryption/Law/Privacy/Speaker Cases	Chapter 4
Week 7	Test Chapters 1-4/cases
Week 8	Freedom of Expression Paper due	Chapter 5
Week 9	Intellectural Property Copyright, patent, trademark,trade secrets, competitive intelligence	Chapter 6
Week 10	Reverse Engineering/cybersquatting	Chapter 6
Week 11	Safety Critical Systems, Quality Management Standards	Chapter 7
Week 12	Employer/Employee Issues	Chapter 8
Week 13	Test Chapter 5-8 Cases
Week 14	Case Studies/Internet work
Week 15 & 16	Presentations

See Final Exam Schedule for time and day of final exam.