PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT
CSE3PE
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject 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: Scott Mann
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree in college of Science, Health and Engineering.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: INT3PE, MGT2BCO, CSE2COM, CSE5PE
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))
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour)
02. Develop a personal ethical framework for IT practice
- Activities:
- Class discussions, Ethical Case Assignment (or exam question(s))
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour)
03. Investigate and intensively analyse significant contemporary social, legal and ethical issues in IT
- Activities:
- Class discussions, Ethical Case Assignment (or exam question(s))
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour)
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))
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour)
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))
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour)
06. Develop an appreciation of the importance of reflection in professional practice
- Activities:
- Reflective diary
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour)
Bendigo, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Tim Whitfort
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. | 050 | 03, 04, 05 |
Dandenong, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Scott Mann
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 1000-word reflective diary (equivalent to 500 words) | 10 | 06 | |
| Group and class presentation (5 mins per student, equivalent to 500 words) | 10 | 01, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Written examination (2000 words) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Scott Mann
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 1000-word reflective diary (equivalent to 500 words) | 10 | 06 | |
| Group and class presentation (5 mins per student, equivalent to 500 words) | 10 | 01, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Written examination (2000 words) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2017, Summer, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Scott Mann
Class requirements
Tutorial
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two assignments (each equivalent to 750 words) | 30 | 02, 05 | |
| One 1000-word reflective diary (equivalent to 500 words) | 10 | 06 | |
| Group and class presentation (5 mins per student, equivalent to 500 words) | 10 | 01, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Written examination (2000 words) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Sydney, 2017, Study Period 3, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Scott Mann
Class requirements
Tutorial
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two assignments (each equivalent to 750 words) | 30 | 02, 05 | |
| One 1000-word reflective diary (equivalent to 500 words) | 10 | 06 | |
| Group and class presentation (5 mins per student, equivalent to 500 words) | 10 | 01, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Written examination (2000 words) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Sydney, 2017, Study Period 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Scott Mann
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two assignments (each equivalent to 750 words) | 30 | 02, 05 | |
| One 1000-word reflective diary (equivalent to 500 words) | 10 | 06 | |
| Group and class presentation (5 mins per student, equivalent to 500 words) | 10 | 01, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Written examination (2000 words) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Sydney, 2017, Study Period 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Scott Mann
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two assignments (each equivalent to 750 words) | 30 | 02, 05 | |
| One 1000-word reflective diary (equivalent to 500 words) | 10 | 06 | |
| Group and class presentation (5 mins per student, equivalent to 500 words) | 10 | 01, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Written examination (2000 words) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |