CS 105 Computer Ethics and Society, 1 unit
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY
Department of Computer Science
Course Description -- Spring 2006

Section 001    Tuesday  12:00-1:15 p.m.   IN 205   Class Dates:01 /24- 04/04  /Final Exam: 04/11/2006

Instructor:   Martha McJunkin
                  Tel. (703) 993-4198            Email:  mcjunkin@cs.gmu.edu       Office:  S&T, Rm. 405
                  Office hours:  Tuesday and Thursday: 1:30-2:45p.m.  

Section 002   Thursday   12:00-1:15 p.m.   S&T 126    Class Dates: 01/26 - 04/06  /Final Exam: 04/13/2006

Instructor:  Martha McJunkin
                  Tel. (703) 993-4198           Email: mcjunkin@cs.gmu.edu       Office: S&T, Rm. 405
                  Office hours: Tuesday and Thursday: 1:30-2:45p.m.

Section 003   Tuesday   7:20-8:35 p.m.     IN 203    Class Dates: 01/24 - 04/04  / Final Exam: 04/11/2006
Section 004   Tuesday   8:45 - 10:00 p.m.   IN 203     Class Dates: 01/24 - 04/04  / Final Exam: 04/11/2006

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

Section 005   Wednesday    7:20-8:35 p.m.   IN 203    Class Dates: 01/25 - 04/05 / Final Exam: 04/12/2005
Section 006   Wednesday   8:45-10:00 p.m.   IN 203    Class Dates: 01/25 - 04/05 / Final Exam: 04/12/2005

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

Undergraduate Peer Advisors

Sections 001-002: Jason AliyettiOffice rm 268 ST2
Office Hours: upon request . email: jaliyett@gmu.edu

Sections : 003-004: Yeganeh Ghavam-sadri Office rm 268 ST2
Office Hours upon request . email: yghavams@gmu.edu

Sections: 005-006: Susanne KyrkanderOffice rm 268 ST2,
Office Hours upon request. email : skyrkand@gmu.edu

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.**
      

                     For dates and penalties,, please check with the GMU registrar.

** REMINDER =>  The Final Exam for each section will be held at the time and place of the regular class sessions for that section, on the class date that would immediately follow the 10th (final) week of class.

FINAL EXAM TIMES =>

    Section 1:April 11, 2006
    Section 2: April 13, 2006
    Section 3 and 4: April 11,2006
    Sections 5 and 6: April 12, 2006
   Section 7: April , 2006

REQUIRED TEXT:     Edgar, Stacey L., "Morality and Machines " Second Ed., Jones and Bartlett, 2003.

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


    1.  Homework 30%
    2.   Instructor Evaluation (incl. in-class assignments, pop quizzes, and class participation) (35%)
    3.   Final Exam (35%)

Instructions and due dates for all out-of-class assignments will be posted under the Class Schedule link on this website. 

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).

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

IMPORTANT NOTICE: None of the information presented in this course should be considered specific legal advice. Each situation is unique and requires individual attention. Students with individual legal concerns should not rely on information obtained in this course in making any legal decisions. Should you have a problem or concern requiring legal attention, you should seek specific advice from an attorney of your choosing..