Course Catalog Description

The place of the computer in modern society. An in-depth study of the societal, ethical, and legal isues of computing. Historical as well as futurists' views of computing and technology. Public perception of computers and computer scientists and how that influences the role of the computer scientist as a professional. Course work includes oral and written presentations. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.

Instructor

Steve Guattery
Dana 335
(570) 577-3828
Email: guattery AT the usual place

Course Meetings

MW 3:00–3:52 p.m., Breakiron 166

Textbook

Ethics for the Information Age, Michael J. Quinn. 5th Edition, 2013, Addison Wesley.
    ISBN 13: 978-0-13-285553-2
    ISBN 10: 0-13-285553-4

Syllabus

The course syllabus is here.

Schedule

The schedule for the semester is here.

Credit Hours and Academic Engagement

Courses at Bucknell that receive one unit of academic credit have a minimum expectation of 12 hours per week of student academic engagement. Student academic engagement includes both the hours of direct faculty instruction (or its equivalent) and the hours spent on out of class student work. Half and quarter unit courses at Bucknell should have proportionate expectations for student engagement.

Academic Responsibility

Students are expected to read and abide by the principles clearly explained in the Student Handbook. Under no circumstance, should any student submit work that is not of his or her authorship. If a deadline is tight, or impossible, before getting desperate, talk to your instructor. It is better to be late than dishonest. Remember that your instructor's main goal is to give you the best opportunities to learn.

Bucknell University Honor Code

As a student and citizen of the Bucknell University community:
  1. I will not lie, cheat, or steal in my academic endeavors.
  2. I will forthrightly oppose each and every instance of academic dishonesty.
  3. I will let my conscience guide my decision to communicate directly with any person or persons I believe to have been dishonest in academic work.
  4. I will let my conscience guide my decision on reporting breaches of academic integrity to the appropriate faculty or deans.

Your instructor will make every effort to explain in detail the collaboration policy for each specific assignment. Before you start your work, make sure to read and understand this policy. Should any questions arise, contact your instructor immediately to have them clarified.