PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT
CSE3PE
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this unit students are encouraged to become aware of the professional aspects of practising in the computing field, to understand the ethical and legal responsibilities of computing professionals, and to consider the social implications of their work.
School: School Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Ka Chan
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: INT3PE, MGT2BCO, CSE2COM AND students enrolled in any Graduate Diploma or Masters by Coursework course.
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply ethical theory to the resolution of ethical dilemmas in IT
- Activities:
- Lecture (Ethical theory), Class discussions, Ethical Case Assignment (or exam question(s))
02. Develop a personal ethical framework for IT practice
- Activities:
- Class discussions, Ethical Case Assignment (or exam question(s))
03. Investigate and intensively analyse significant contemporary social, legal and ethical issues in IT
- Activities:
- Class discussions, Ethical Case Assignment (or exam question(s))
04. Apply the principles of critical thinking to social, legal and ethical issues in IT
- Activities:
- Class discussions, Debate and "Social Aspects" Assignment (or exam question(s))
05. Appreciate the responsibilities of IT professionals to employers, clients and society.
- Activities:
- Lecture (Professional Ethics), Class discussions, Ethical Case Assignment (or exam question(s))
06. Develop an appreciation of the importance of reflection in professional practice
- Activities:
- Reflective diary
Bendigo, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ka Chan
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"one 3-hour session per week incorporating lectures, seminars and tutorials"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two assignments (each equivalent to 750 words) | 030 | 02, 05 | |
| One 500-word equivalent reflective diary | 010 | 06 | |
| Group and class presentation | 010 | 01, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Two 1500-word essays and two 10-minute presentations. | Students must satisfactorily complete all required assessment to pass the subject. Students must obtain a sub-minimum of six out of ten for the group and class presentation. | 050 | 03, 04, 05 |
Dandenong, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Seng Loke
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two assignments (each equivalent to 750 words) | 30 | 02, 05 | |
| One 500-word equivalent reflective diary | 10 | 06 | |
| Group and class presentation | 10 | 01, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Written examination | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Seng Loke
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two assignments (each equivalent to 750 words) | 30 | 02, 05 | |
| One 500-word equivalent reflective diary | 10 | 06 | |
| Group and class presentation | 10 | 01, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Written examination | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2015, Summer, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Seng Loke
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 45 - 07
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 07 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 45 - 07
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 07 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two assignments (each equivalent to 750 words) | 30 | 02, 05 | |
| One 500-word equivalent reflective diary | 10 | 06 | |
| Group and class presentation | 10 | 01, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Written examination | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |