Section 001 Tue/Thu 3:00-4:15 p.m.
R, A111 Class Dates: 1/22 - 2/19 / Final
Exam: 2/26/2002
Section 004 Tue/Thu 3:00-4:15 p.m.
R, A111 Class Dates: 3/19 - 4/16 / Final
Exam: 4/23/2002
** Please be aware that because this is a one-credit class
that ends mid-semester, it has special early add/drop deadlines.**
Sections 001, 002, 003
and 007: NO adds will be permitted after the first day
of class.
Last day to drop without tuition liability: Jan. 28, 2002
** Last day to drop without the Dean's permission: Feb. 1, 2002 **
Second Half of Semester: Section 004
*** Please be aware that because this is a one-credit class that begins mid-semester, it has special late add/drop deadlines!
Sections
004: These section will allow adds until the first
day of class.
Last day to add or to drop without tuition liability: March 25, 2002
Last day to drop without the Dean's permission: March 29, 2002
For interim tuition penalties, please check with the GMU registrar.
FINAL EXAM TIMES =>
Sections 001 and 007: Tuesday, February 26, 2002
Section 002:
Wednesday, February 27, 2002
Section 003:
Thursday, February 28, 2002
Section 004:
Tuesday, April 23, 2002
While each instructor may prepare a different type of exam, it may help
to review the following Practice
Exam.
Sections 001, 002 and 004: Aliza George
(cs10502@osf1.gmu.edu or ageorge2@osf1.gmu.edu)
Sections 003: Matthew Shepley
(cs10501@osf1.gmu.edu or mshepley@osf1.gmu.edu)
Section 007: Akram Al-Mudallal
(cs10503@osf1.gmu.edu or aalmudal@gmu.edu)
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. There are no prerequisites
for this course. However, students are expected to be able to do research
on the Internet.
GRADING POLICY
1. Ethical
Decisions Paper (3-5 pages) (20%)
2. Research
Paper (30%)
3. Instructor Evaluation (including homework, in-class
assignments, pop quizzes, etc.) (20%)
4. Final Exam (30%)
Instructor evaluation criteria may vary from section to section, and may include grading for class participation. Any questions regarding due dates and 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).
Due to the short nature of this class, late work creates grading difficulties and may either be penalized or not accepted, depending upon your instructor's policy. Homework assignments will either be presented in class or placed on your instructor's individual web site. You will receive details from your instructor regarding the two major written assignments (Ethics Essay and Research Paper/Project) -- specific requirements and topics for these assignments may also vary from section to 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, and you may not assume that a paper topic accepted by one instructor will be acceptable by another. 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.
** Class papers and homework 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.
Prof. Maddox's Class Lecture Notes
Reading and Homework Assignments
Assistance with Essay/Report Writing:
GMU New Century College:
Online Writing Guide
GMU Writing
Center
Other helpful sites:
GMU Counseling Center