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CIS 2 Computers and the Internet in Society - SyllabusWINTER 2010
Course: 0485
Department : CIS -002.-63Z
Instructor - Valerie Taylor
4.0 Units
De Anza College Distance Learning Center . (408) 864-8969 . FAX: (408) 864-5546, 864-8245 . http://distance.deanza.edu/
DESCRIPTION
A critical examination of the capabilities and uses of modern computers and how they are changing business, law, politics, and society. Course format is question-based student-led discussions and collaborative group projects.
CIS 2 Computers and the Internet in Society is a GE course. This is the online distance learning section. The course includes lots of reading, discussing, critical thinking, and web-based research. CIS 2 is concerned primarily with the uses of technology (good and bad) and issues for society. We cover everything from accessibility for people with disabilities to identity theft. We discuss and research the impact of technology on computer crime, copyright, education, medicine, business and ethical issues.
PREREQUISITES
Advisory: English Writing 100B and Reading 100 (or Language Arts 100), or English as a Second Language 24 and 72 (or English as a Second Language 4).
This is an ONLINE course. There are NO on-campus meetings.
There is a lot of writing required for this course. Your work is expected to demonstrate college-level research, analysis, writing and paper formatting and will be graded accordingly.
You are REQUIRED to participate in the online class activities such as discussions and group project work in addition to doing the weekly individual assignments.
You must be able to access and participate several times per week.
DAILY access to the course is strongly recommended.
Students who do not participate actively in discussions and regularly submit assignments throughout the quarter will be dropped from the course by the instructor, as required by State funding rules. The instructor will discuss individual situations if the student emails an explanation and a plan. If you need a credit for this course - keep this in mind.
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Welcome to CIS 2 - Computers and the Internet in Society. It is my pleasure to be your instructor in this course.
I have been teaching part-time at De Anza since 2000. My business career has included positions in the education, technology, consulting, and banking industries in Canada and the Bay Area. I'm not just an online instructor - I have been an online student too. I have a M.S. in Education specializing in Online Teaching and Learning - all course work was online! When I'm not working, I enjoy traveling and sailing with my family.
I look forward to meeting all of you - yes, you will get to know your instructor and classmates in this online class. I am glad you've decided to take this course in the Distance Learning format. You will be learning about Computers and Society without the requirements of weekly class meetings. However, you will still have to work hard and participate in class discussions. You will get to know your classmates. By the end of this course, you will have a better understanding of the impact that computers are having on society.
You can leave me an e-mail message anytime. I will get back to you as soon as I can, usually within 24 hours.
Web Site : http://faculty.deanza.edu/taylorvalerie
E-MAIL ADDRESS : taylorvalerie@deanza.edu
This is an
Online Course.
Students must have access to a computer, the Web and an individual e-mail address.
There are no on-campus meetings.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
After completing the reading and written assignments, students will have an understanding of the impact that computers have on society today. Students will be able describe the aspects of society that are affected and the ways that these changes are taking place. Students will be able to discuss key concepts in a digital society including issues of copyright, privacy, personal freedom, computer crimes and new legal issues as well as advances in medicine, telecommunications and education.
COURSE MATERIALS
Textbook:
A Gift of Fire: Social, Legal and Ethical Issues for Computers and the Internet
- Third Edition
by Sara Baase
De Anza College Bookstore
Phone: 408-864-8907 or 864-8949
http://deanza.edu/bookstore/
or eTextbook
A Gift of Fire, Baase http://www.coursesmart.com/9780136008859 - the text for CIS2 is available as a 180 day subscription to an online version. This is about half the cost of a new copy of the printed version. See publisher website for details.
You need a textbook, either print or online. The information is the same in both formats.
ASSIGNMENTS
We will be using the Catalyst learning management system for communication, discussions, lectures, homework assignments, quizzes and grade reporting. It is important that you check into Catalyst at least 2-3 times each week (checking every day is best).
Community Service Learning:
This course includes
REQUIRED Community Service Learning participation.
Students may select from a number of civic projects that benefit ONLINE communities. The 12-hour work requirement must be complete by the assignment due date but there is considerable flexibility in the nature of the work. All the service learning work can be completed ONLINE.
Access Catalyst and set up your student account
This course uses the Catalyst online learning management system. Once your registration for the course has been processed, you will automatically have a Catalyst account.
There is NO student access to course material in Catalyst until the first day of the Quarter
Login to the Catalyst site
For security reasons, De Anza does not use any portion of your Social Security Number.
To log on to CIS 2 Computers and the Internet in Society, go to
https://catalyst.deanza.edu/
RETURNING CATALYST USERS--Quick Login Instructions
Username: Your De Anza College Student ID
(NOT YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OR "99" NUMBER)
Password: Use your password from last quarter (new users see
instructions below).
NEW CATALYST USERS--Quick Login Instructions
Username: Your De Anza College Student ID
(NOT YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OR "99" NUMBER)
Password: Your Birthday in this format: MMDDYYYY
(Two digit month, followed by two digit day, followed by FOUR digit
year; no slashes or spaces.)
If you cannot remember your username and/or password, please request
your account details. Catalyst Help request form
https://catalyst.deanza.edu/?pg=contact
If you continue to have trouble after requesting your details via
email, please use the Catalyst Help request form
https://catalyst.deanza.edu/?pg=contact and provide information about the course you are in, along with your Student ID.
(Cookies must be enabled in your browser)
DUE DATES
Assignments are described in detail in the online course materials. See Catalyst for details. Assignments are usually due on
Sundays at 11:30pm
following the Module introduction.
Final project due date - Sunday, March 14
CIS2 : Computers and the Internet in Society (LEC)
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1. Introduction - Unwrapping the Gift
| Sunday Jan 10 | |
2. Privacy
| Jan 17 | |
3. Freedom of Speech
| Jan 24 | |
4. Intellectual Property
| Jan 31 | |
5. Crime
| Feb 7 |
6. Work
* Midterm project -
Community Service Summary and Analysis due
| Feb 14 | |
7. Evaluating and Controlling Technology
| Feb 21 | |
8. Errors, Failures, and Risks
| Feb 28 | |
9. Professional Ethics and Responsibilities
| Mar 7 | |
10. Final Project due
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Sunday Mar 14 | |
11. Peer Review due
| Thursday Mar 18 |
Approximate scoring
- assignments and discussions are different each semester so the exact distribution of points will vary.
Weekly assignments - discussions, quizzes, group response (10 x 10-15 points)
Weekly reflection (10 x 3 points)
MidTerm project - approx 40 points
Final group project - 5-6 students per group (100 points)
GRADES
A : 95 - 100%
B : 85 - 94%
C : 75 - 84%
D : 60 - 75%
F : Below 60%
FINAL GRADES
You may access your final grades online.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Policy on Copying and Cheating: Students who submit the work of others as their own or cheat on exams or other assignments will receive a failing grade in the course and will be reported to college authorities.
NOTICE ON LEARNING DISABILITIES
If there are any students with a learning disability or physical challenge, you are entitled to any assistance you need to achieve your academic goals. De Anza College has an on-campus lab with talking computers, print enlargers, tactile maps of the campus, and other alternate learning options. If you or anyone you know would benefit from such a service, please call
Disabled Student Services 408-864-8753
TTY number: 408-864-5650 or Relay System call 711
Please contact us if you have suggestions for making this course more learning accessible for you.
TECHNOLOGY HELP DESK FOR REGISTERED STUDENTS
There are several ways to obtain help with the technology aspects of your course. When contacting support personnel, please identify the Distance Learning Center course you are enrolled in and the instructor's name.
Catalyst Help request form
https://catalyst.deanza.edu/?pg=contact
If you're working on class assignments in the on-campus computer labs, often there are instructional assistants available to help answer questions.
For questions about how to use specific software that is used only in your course, consult your syllabus or contact your instructor for specific help.
DISTANCE LEARNING CENTER
The Distance Learning Center office staff provides support with administrative questions, college procedures, extra course materials and handouts, and general information.
Main number: (408) 864-8969
FAX numbers: (408) 864-5546, 864-8245
http://distance.deanza.edu/
Catalyst Help request form
https://catalyst.deanza.edu/?pg=contact
CIS2 Syllabus - printable version
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