ISIT301

School of Information Systems and Technology Faculty of Informatics

Head of School Associate Professor Linda Dawson, Student Resource Centre, Tel: (02) 4221 3606 ISIT301 Professional Practice and Ethics Subject Outline Autumn Session 2013

Consultation Times: Subject Coordinator Telephone Number: Email: Location: Dr McFarlane's consultation times during session: Day Tuesday Thursday Time 14.00 - 16.00 14.00 - 16.00 Penney McFarlane 4221 4864 penney@uow.edu.au 39.115

Subject Organisation: Session: Credit Points Contact hours per week: Lecture Times & Location: Tutorial Day, Time and Location can be found at: Autumn Session, Wollongong Campus 6 credit points 1 hr lect, 2 hrs tut Mon 12:30 - 13:30, 67-107 http://www.uow.edu.au/student/timetables/index.html

Students should check the subject's web site regularly as important information, including details of unavoidable changes in assessment requirements will be posted from time to time via e-Learning space http://www.uow.edu.au/student/ . Any information posted to the web site is deemed to have been notified to all students. Subject Description:

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This subject covers the body of ideas and commonly held principles that broadly apply to ethical behaviour in the information technology environment. ISIT301 will examine the social and ethical implications of information technologies as they apply to citizens and information technology professionals. It will present legal, regulatory, social and ethical perspectives on the use of such technologies through topics of intellectual property, privacy, networking, security, reliability. The inclusion of a professional ethics is to prepare students for careers in the information technology industry. The extent to which technological advancements have altered societal expectations is also examined. Subject Objectives: On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to: 1. identify the privacy, legal and security issues related to the introduction of information and communication technologies; 2. explain solutions to security and privacy problems arising from the introduction of technology; 3. evaluate the impact of information technologies through the application of ethical frameworks 4. Explain the role of professional ethics codes of conduct. Graduate Qualities: "Graduate Qualities" are the aspirational qualities that students will progressively develop through their learning experiences at UOW. These Graduate Qualities are not achieved in a single subject - their development is an ongoing process across an entire program of study. This subject will contribute to the following Graduate Qualities: Teamwork Function effectively in a multi-disciplinary/multi-cultural team as both a leader and a member. Understand the different roles and issues within a team. Informed Have a sound knowledge of information systems and information technology and understand its current issues, locally and internationally. Know how to apply this knowledge. Understand how this area of study has developed and how it relates to other areas. Independent learners Engage with new ideas and ways of thinking and critically analyse issues. Seek to extend own knowledge through ongoing research, enquiry and reflection. Find and evaluate information, using a variety of sources and technologies. Acknowledge the work and ideas of others. Problem solvers Take on challenges and opportunities. Apply creative, logical and critical thinking skills to respond effectively. Make and implement decisions. Be flexible, thorough and innovative and aim for high standards. Effective communicators Articulate ideas and convey them effectively using a range of media. Work collaboratively and engage with people in different settings. Recognise how culture and media can shape communication and be able

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to respond appropriately. Responsible Understand how decisions can affect others and make ethically informed choices. Appreciate and respect diversity. Act with integrity as part of local, national, global and professional communities. Further information can be found at: http://www.uow.edu.au/informatics/sisat/current/SubjectInformation/UOW051055.html

Graduate Qualities Explained: Graduate Qualities Teamwork Innovation and design Informed Independent Learners Problem Solvers Effective Communicators Responsible Recent Improvements: SISAT is committed to ongoing improvements and is constantly monitoring feedback from students and staff. Students will have the opportunity to use iTunes Uni as well as an assigned text to facilitate their knowledge in this subject. Attendance Requirements: It is the responsibility of students to attend all lectures/tutorials/labs/seminars/ practical work for subjects for which you are enrolled. It should be noted that the amount of time spent on each 6 credit point subject should be at least 12 hours per week, which includes lectures/tutorials/labs etc. Satisfactory attendance is deemed by the University, to be attendance at approximately 80% of the allocated contact hours. Optional Attendance Statement: Attendance rolls will be kept for tutorials. If you are present for less than 80% and would have otherwise passed you need to apply for student academic consideration, otherwise a TF (technical fail) grade will be recorded. Students MUST attend their allocated tutorial unless they have the written permission of the subject coordinator. Method of Presentation: In order to maximize learning outcomes, it is strongly recommended that students attend all lectures. Students must regularly check the subjects e-Learning site for updates. Covered in Case Study / Seminar Tutorial Weeks 5 - 13 Seminar Presentation Tutorial Weeks 5 - 13 Folio, Seminar, Quizzes, Case Study (Tutorial) Weeks 4 - 13 Folio, Quizzes (Lecture) Weeks 4, 6, 8 & 10 Case Study, Seminar (Tutorial) Weeks 5 - 13 Seminar Presentation, Case Study (Tutorial) Weeks 5 - 13 Case Study, Seminar (Tutorial) Weeks 2 - 13 Assessed in 3, 4 4 1, 2, 3, 4 1, 2 1, 2, 3, 4 3, 4 1, 2, 3, 4

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Lecture Schedule: Week Theme Topic Networks & Security Reading/ Chapter iTunes Uni Assignment Submission No tutorial. Read Chapter in Text Intro to tutorial and assessment tasks. Assign groups and seminar topics. Assign task to find article that has an ethical slant. Putting a Price Tag on Life 3 Ethical theories 3.4-3.8.3.5 and Spam Review of ethical types - slide shows. Students present article that has an ethical slant. Present Professional Code of Ethics - organisations Seminars Quiz 1 Seminars

Introduction

Ethical Behaviour in Organisations

2.1.3-2.11.5

4 5 6 BREAK 7 8

Professional Ethics Hacking Regulatory Intellectual Property Privacy Privacy

Mind Your Motive 9.12, 2.1,2.2,2.3-3-4,9.6 Good Citizen Reading Lesson in Lying 4.4-4.9.3 Fair Start Claims of Community Moral Side Murder

5.21- 53.4.5 6.10-6.11 Other 72.1, 7.4.2-4, 7.4.3- End

Seminars Seminars QUIZ 2 Seminars

Security/ Hacking Work Issues Automation & Change Computer Reliability Work and Wealth Subject Overview

Free To Choose Land is My Land

10 11

Case Study Presentation - tutorial Case Study Presentation - tutorial Case Study Presentation - tutorial QUIZ Possible Case Study Presentation - tutorial

12

FOLIO DUE

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Subject Materials: Any readings/references are recommended only and are not intended to be an exhaustive list. Students are encouraged to use the library catalogue and databases to locate additional readings. Textbook(s): Recommended: Quinn, M.; Ethics for the Information Age 3rd /4th/5th Ed; ISBN 13:9780321549365 There will be other materials in reserve, e-readings and on e-Learning. You are encouraged to make use of these. Other Resources: Additional Resources will be posted on the e-learning website. Assessment: This subject has the following assessment components. ASSESSMENT ITEMS % OF FINAL GROUP/ DUE DATE & FORMAT MARK INDIVIDUAL 30 % (10% 1. Quizzes Individual Week 4 8 & 12 each) 2. Folio 3. Seminar 4. Case Study 30% 15 % 25% Individual Pair Group Weeks 5-13 randomly assigned. Electronic and hard copy of report for all groups due in Week 11. Week 13

Notes on Assessment: All assignments are expected to be completed independently. Plagiarism may result in a FAIL grade being recorded for that assignment. *Online submissions must be made using the subjects e-Learning page. Email submissions will not be accepted. Hardcopy submissions are due at the start of your allocated tutorial. Where hardcopy submission is required, assignments will not be marked until a hardcopy with a signed SISAT Assignment Cover Sheet has been received. 1. Quizzes - Three in-tutorial quizes will be given to student in Week 4, 8 and Week 12. These quizzes will focus on the lecture content delivered to that particular point in time and will assess student understanding of concepts involved. 2. Folio - this replaces the Final Exam. More detail will be given in lectures and online. 3. Case Studies Group Work Students will nominate a current event which has had an impact on the public where different ethical perspectives can be used. Students will cover each potential ethical perspective and then nominate the most appropriate one for the situation. The tutor and classmates will report back on the success/failure of the ethical viewpoints as well as the quality of the presentation. Further details will be provided in lectures

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and tutorials. This task will involve the article describing the situation, a powerpoint presentation, oral presentation, handout for classmates and tutor plus a report of the situation. The due date will be assigned randomly and may occur between weeks 5 - 13. Group work will be monitored by tutors, and students will be required to provide feedback on participation of all group members. 4. Seminar Student groups of 2 or 3 will present a brief seminar of ethical situations as they are happening in the news. This is not to cover the same scenario as the larger Group project, but is to serve as a reinforcement of their understanding of the ethical concepts involved in the subject. More detail will be provided in lectures/tutorials. Electronic Submission of Assessment Items: Unless otherwise notified by the subject coordinator, all written assignments must be submitted electronically. A drop box will be placed on eLearning. This is to serve as a backup. Hardcopy assignments are to be handed in to the tutor in the tutorial. All hardcopies of assignments need to be submitted with a SISAT Assignment Cover Sheet. All student academic consideration applications must be lodged through SOLS. Assessment items received during the last week of session will be available for collection from the subject coordinator during the examination period. Assessment General: Submission of assessment items via email will not be accepted. Other Procedures for the submission of assessment items: In addition to electronic submission students are required to submit assignments in hard copy to their tutor. All assignments will be returned within 3 weeks of their submission. Technical Fail To be eligible for a Pass in this subject, a student must submit every assessment item. Failure to do so will result in a TF Technical Fail. Students who fail to submit every assignment and would have otherwise passed may be given a TF (Technical Fail) for this subject. Supplementary Exams 1. A student whose overall performance results in a TF will only be granted a supplementary assessment task (e.g. a supplementary exam or a supplementary assignment) if approved by the school assessment committee. 2. A student who achieves a mark of 48-49% will normally be eligible for a grade of WS and a supplementary exam organised by the University. In this case, the maximum grade attainable is PS (Pass Supplementary) and a mark of 50%. 3. A student who has successfully applied for academic consideration will receive either: a. A WD - Withheld Deferred Exam - and be allowed to sit only a supplementary exam, which will be supervised by the University or

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b. A WH Withheld and be allowed to sit a supplementary exam not supervised by the University or complete some other supplementary task 4. If a student is being investigated for misconduct and the investigation cannot be completed before the grades are released the student will receive a grade of WH until a mark is declared. Procedure for the return of assessment items: All assignments will be returned within 3 weeks of their submission. Penalties for late submission of assessment items: Penalties apply to all late work, except if student academic consideration has been granted. Late submissions will attract a penalty of 10% per day of the assessment mark given. This amount is per day including weekends. Work more than 5 days late will be awarded a mark of zero.

Tutorial/Lab Closure Policy If for any reason, the number of students in a tutorial or lab falls below a sustainable enrolment level, as determined by the Head of School, tutorials/labs offered for that subject may be collapsed or deleted. You will have to attend the new tutorials/lab if this closure affects the one you are attending. We will endeavour to make this decision no later than Week 4 of session. Exams Exams will be run in accordance with UOW Exam rules, please refer to changes to exams and grades at: http://www.uow.edu.au/student/exams/UOW115867.html Supplementary Exams The School does not offer a supplementary exam to a student who has sat a scheduled exam. Supplementary Exams will be dealt with in accordance with student academic consideration policy ( http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW060110.html ) 9.2 Timing of Supplementary Exams. While the School normally grants supplementary exams when the student does not sit the standard exam for an acceptable reason, each case will be assessed on its own merit and there is no guarantee a supplementary exam will be granted. If a supplementary exam is granted, you will normally be notified via SOLS Mail the time and date of this supplementary exam. You must follow the instructions given in the email message. Please note that if this is your last session and you are granted a supplementary exam, be aware that your results will not be processed in time to meet the graduation deadline. Student Academic Consideration Policy The School recognises that it has a responsibility to ensure equity and consistency across its subjects for all students. Sometimes, in exceptional circumstances, students need to apply for student academic consideration in order to complete all assessable work.

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The University applies strict criteria to the granting of student academic consideration. Before applying for student academic consideration, students should carefully read the Universitys policy which can be found at: http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058721.html Plagiarism When you submit an assessment task, you are declaring the following 1. It is your own work and you did not collaborate with or copy from others. 2. You have read and understand your responsibilities under the University of Wollongong's policy on plagiarism. 3. You have not plagiarised from published work (including the internet). Where you have used the work from others, you have referenced it in the text and provided a reference list at the end to the assignment. Students must remember that: Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Students are responsible for submitting original work for assessment, without plagiarising or cheating, abiding by the Universitys Academic Integrity and Plagiarism Policy as set out in the University Handbook, the University's online Policy Directory and in Faculty handbooks and subject guides. Re-using any of your own work (either in part or in full) which you have submitted previously for assessment is not permitted without appropriate acknowledgement - Plagiarism has led to the expulsion from the University. Student Academic Grievance Policy The School aims to provide a fair, equitable and productive learning environment for all its students. The Student Academic Grievance Policy seeks to support the achievement of this goal by providing a transparent and consistent process for resolving student academic grievances. Any student who has a grievance over a result should obtain a Faculty of Informatics Appeal Against Decision or Action Affecting Academic Experience form from the Informatics Student Enquiry Centre. ( http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058653.html ) The student should firstly take the form to the marker/lecturer to discuss the matter and, if the student is still not satisfied, s/he should take the next step as outlined on the form. Once the grievance has been considered by the Faculty, if the student still feels the situation has not been fully resolved s/he may consult the Dean of Students. However, the Dean of Students can have no input into the academic judgment of the lecturer and can only review the grievance to ensure proper procedure has been followed. Relevant University Policies, procedures and students services: For more information students must refer to the Faculty handbook, online references or consult the UOW policy in full http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058680.html at which contains a range of policies on educational issues and student matters.

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This outline should be read in conjunction with the following documents: Code of Practice - Teaching and Assessment: http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058666.html Code of Practice-Honours: http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058661.html Key Dates: http://www.uow.edu.au/student/dates/index.html Course Progress Requirements: http://www.uow.edu.au/student/cp/index.html Academic Grievance Policy (Coursework and honours students): http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy /UOW058653.html Student Charter: www.uow.edu.au/student/charter/ Occupational Health and Safety: http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW016894.html Human Research Ethics Committee: http://www.uow.edu.au/research/ethics/human/index.html Independent Learners Introductory Program: http://www.uow.edu.au/student/services/fye/resources /startsmart/index.html Student Support Services: http://www.uow.edu.au/student/services/index.html Informatics Faculty SEDLO (Student Support & Peer Learning Officer) Mitz Perez, phone 4221 3833, mitz-perez@uow.edu.au Computer Usage Rules: http://www.uow.edu.au/informatics/common/UOW024457.html
Faculty of Informatics Student Representative Details: http://www.uow.edu.au/informatics/common

/CurrentStudent/UOW056123.html Academic Integrity and Plagiarism Policy: http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058648.html Student Academic Consideration Policy: http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058721.html Rules for student conduct: http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058723.html Code of Practice - Research: http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058663.html Code of Practice Student Professional Experience: http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058662 IP Student Assignment of Intellectual Property Policy: http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy /UOW058690.html Research Misconduct Policy: http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058715.html Non-Discriminatory Language Practice and Presentation: http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy /UOW058706.html Ownership of Work & Intellectual Property Policy: http://www.uow.edu.au/handbook /generalcourserules/UOW028651.html Netiquette Guide: http://www.uow.edu.au/student/elearning/netiquette/index.html Informatics Faculty Librarian, Ms Melanie Thompson, phone: 4221 3536, email: melaniet@uow.edu.au Internet Access & Student Resource Centre: http://www.uow.edu.au/informatics/common /UOW002566.html Subject Outlines: http://subjectoutlines.cs.uow.edu.au/Current

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