Instructor:    Martha McJunkin
                    Tel. (703) 993-4198    Email: mcjunkin@cs.gmu.edu    Office: S&T2, Rm. 405
                    Office hours:  Mon/Wed. 1:30-2:45 p.m. and by appointment

Instructor:  Fred Geldon
                 Tel. (703) 742-1270        Email:  fgeldon@cs.gmu.edu        Office: S&T2, Rm. 435
                 Office hours:  After class in classroom and by appointment 

Instructor:  Michael Tompkins
                  Tel. (703) 993-1530        Email:  mtompki2@gmu.edu        Office:  S&T2, Rm. 435
                  Office hours:  After class in classroom and by appointment 

Sections 001 & 002: Mohammed Bennini mbennini@gmu.edu Office Hours: Rm 435,
Sections 003 & 004:    Nina Stewart     Office Hours:    Tue. 3:00-4:00 p.m. and 7:30-8:30 p.m.  S&T2, Rm 435
Sections 005 & 006:    Nina Stewart     Office Hours:    Tue. 3:00-4:00 p.m. and 7:30-8:30 p.m.  S&T2, Rm 435

Sections 001 & 002:  Jennifer Justus Office rm 268 ST2 Office Hours: M 6:30-8:30PM
Sections 003 & 004:  Tom Femino   Office rm 435 ST2, Office Hours:  Tuesday 7:20-9:20PM tfemino@gmu.edu
Sections 005 & 006:  Rajan Joshi     Office Hours:  TBD

All Sections will use WebCT for communications from instructors/TA/UPAs and for out-of-class discussion.  Students are responsible for checking WebCT on a regular basis.  For WebCT link, click here.

                                  IMPORTANT NOTE  -- ALL SECTIONS !!!
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**  Please be aware that because this is a one-credit class that runs only part of the semester, it has special early add/drop deadlines.**
        NO adds will be permitted after:    September 5, 2003

        Last day to drop without tuition liability:    September 5, 2003

         ** Last day to drop without the Dean's permission:    September 16, 2003

                     For interim tuition penalties, please check with the GMU registrar.

FINAL EXAM TIMES =>

    Section 1: Tuesday, November. 11, 2003
    Section 2: Thursday, November 6, 2003
Sections 3-4:  Tuesday, November 11, 2003
    Sections 5-6:    Wednesday, November 5, 2003

                            While each instructor may prepare a different type of exam, it may help to review the practice exam on webct

    Section 001:    cs105001@osf1.gmu.edu
    Section 002:    cs105002@osf1.gmu.edu
    Section 003:    cs105003@osf1.gmu.edu
    Section 004:    cs105004@osf1.gmu.edu
    Section 005:    cs105005@osf1.gmu.edu
    Section 006:    cs105006@osf1.gmu.edu

Late homework assignments will be penalized 10% per day.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Legal, social, and ethical issues surrounding software development and computer use. Professional conduct, social responsibility and rigorous standards for software testing and reliability will be stressed. Issues such as liability, intellectual property rights, privacy, security, and crime will be examined in the context of computer use. Students will read, write, discuss and present reports on these topics.  Students are expected to be able to do research on the Internet.

COURSE PREREQUISITE:    Completion of at least 12 credit hours.

CLASS SCHEDULE:    Reading and homework assignments for all sections => see webct

GRADING POLICIES FOR 1 AND 2 ARE ON WEBCT
    1.    Ethical Decisions Paper(3-5 pages) (15%)
    2.   Research/Discussion Paper (5-6 pages)(25%)
    3.    Instructor Evaluation (incl. homework, in-class assignments, pop quizzes, and class participation) (30%)
    4.    Final Exam (30%)

Instructions and due dates for all out-of-class assignments will be posted under the Class Schedule link on this website.  However, research paper topics will distributed in class via hardcopy only.  If you for any reason do not receive a list of approved topics by the third week of class, see your instructor.

Instructor evaluation criteria may vary from section to section.  Any questions regarding due dates, late penalties or specific requirements for your section should be addressed directly to your individual instructor.  To assist your instructor in responding promptly to emailed questions, please indicate your full name, class section and reason for your message in the subject line of your email (e.g. Smith, Bob / CS 105-005 / Homework #1).

**ALL homework assignments (#3 above) must be submitted via email to the designated grading account for your section, as set forth above. Late homework will be penalized 10% per day after the due date.
**Major papers (#1 and #2 above) are to be submitted in class via hardcopy (not via email).  Late papers are subject to penalties at the discretion of the individual instructor.

Please note: *NO* assignments will be accepted for credit after the final regular class session for your section.

This class relies strongly on class participation.  Therefore, it is important that you attend class on a regular basis.  While you are welcome to attend an alternate lecture session if you miss your own, please note that you may *not* rely on different sections to present the same materials.  Unless you obtain permission from your own instructor in advance, you also may not receive credit for class participation or other in-class activities by attending a section other than your own.

** Unless otherwise specified, all paper assignments and homeworks 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 will be referred to the Honor Committee.

LECTURE NOTES ARE ON WEBCT

Assistance with Essay/Report Writing:
GMU New Century College: Online Writing Guide
GMU Writing Center

Other helpful sites:
GMU Counseling Center