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Course Syllabus
Course Information
CS 3385/001:Ethics, Law, Society, and Computing(10702)
Fall, 2008
Class Meeting Time:TR11:30AM \u201312:45PM
Class Location: ECSS 2.410
Professor Contact Information
Dr. Dachang Cong
dccong@utdallas.edu
Office Location: GR 2.210
972-883-2297
Office Hours: TR 9 \u201311 AM
And by Appointment
TheSchool of General Studies
The University of Texas at Dallas
Course Pre-requisites, Co-requisites, and/or Other Restrictions
There are no pre-requisites.
Reading,criticalthinking, and writing skills are essential.
Every student should have a college writing guide.
Course Description

This course studies broader topics on computer ethics, business law, and the challenges and implications of computer technology. As information revolution is reshaping economy and social life, organizations (governments, corporations, and NGOs) and individuals are coming to grips with a wide array of ethical

dilemmas, legal/political complexities,and management challenges. They also need to explore new
opportunities offered by computing technology, such as animation and high-tech medicine. In the global
high-tech world, the protection of intellectual property, especially software, is crucial. And professional
ethics must be emphasized more rigorously when job market is fluid and computer technology is
omnipresent. Other topics include career development, censorship, computer crimes, wiretapping,

encryption, privacy, and network reliability and safety. The course also examines risks from failures and malfunction of computer systems. The instructor encourages students to find solutions (technical, market- based, regulatory, or social) to cope with computer-related challenges. In addition, the course probes the impacts of artificial intelligence, biocomputing, and nanotechnology. The instructor encourages

innovation and originality.
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Student Learning Objectives/Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able:
1.To gain a thorough understanding of theimpacts of computing on economy, ethics, law, and
societyfrom an interdisciplinary perspective.
2.Toidentify and describe major challenges, dilemmas, and conundrums in the fields of
computer ethics and business law.
3.To develop critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills for the new realities in the
global digital revolution.
Required Textbooks and Materials
Baase,Sara.Gift of Fire: Social, Legal, and Ethical Issues for Computers and the Internet
(thirdedition).
Suggested Course Materials
The instructor will suggest a number of web sites, TV programs, and movies.
Assignments & Academic Calendar
I
Orientation and Introduction
Aug. 21
II
Introduction to the Computer Revolution and the Digital Economy
The Rise and Half-Fall of Silicon Valley
Aug. 26and28
III
Benefits of Computers
Sept. 2 and 4
Baase,Gift of Fire, Unit 1.
IV
Privacy and Information
Sept. 9 and 11
Baase,Gift of Fire, Unit 2.
V
Freedom of Speech
Sept. 16 and 18
Baase,Gift of Fire,
Unit 3.
VI
IP Issues
Sep. 23 and 25
Baase,A Gift of Fire, Unit 4.
VII
Cyber Crimes
Sept 30 and Oct. 2
*Midterm exam
Baase,Gift of Fire, Unit 5.
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VIIIWorkplace
Oct. 7and9
Baase,Gift of Fire, Unit 6.
IX
Harnessing digitalTechnology
Oct.
14and 16
Baase,Gift of Fire, Unit 7.
X
Risks
Oct. 21and23
Baase,Gift of Fire, Unit 8.
XI
Professional Ethics and Responsibilities
Oct. 28and30
Baase,Gift of Fire, Unit 9.
XII
Globalization and Digital Technology
Nov. 4and6
Financialization
XIII EthicalDecisionMaking
Nov. 11 and 13
Economic Disparities
XIVCareer Development
Nov. 18 and 20
Organizational Culture
The Impacts of AI, Biocomputing, and Nanotechnology
**Topics of the case studies aredistributed.
XV
The future of Computer Technology
Nov. 25
Economic and Financial Crises
XVI Conclusion
Dec. 2 and 4
XVIITwo Case StudiesDue
Dec. 11
Grading Policy
Each student is required to complete two case studies(anethical/legal dilemma andan
economic/financial crisis). He orsheis also required to complete a midtermexam.
1) Two Case Studies
80% of final grade
2) Midterm
10% of final grade
3) Class Participation
10% of final grade
Poor attendance and late work will cause a reduction in the final grade. The instructor will make
a decision on the reduction according to the degree/nature of poor attendance and belatedness.
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