CS255 - Professional Issues
| TIMETABLE | TEACHING MATERIAL |
| Credits | 10 |
| Level | 2 |
| Semester | Term 2 |
| Availability | Available to participants taking UG Graduate and Degree Apprenticeship programmes, e.g. BSc Hons IT: Software Development, BSc Hons IT: Management for Business and BSc Hons Digital and Technology Solutions. |
| Prerequisites | N/A |
| Learning Activities Breakdown | 12 tutorials, online study and assignment work (see assessment section). |
| Assessment | The class is assessed 100% by coursework (consisting of reflective forum posts, a group exercise, a written report and a Multiple-Choice test). |
| Lecturer | Warren Chan |
Aims and Objectives
The aim of the class is to ensure that participants are aware of the legal, social, ethical and professional issues commensurate with the practice of Computer Science/Software Development.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this class participants will be able to:
- Understand the legal and regulatory issues facing information and computing professionals.
- Appreciate the characteristics of professionalism.
- Understand how their organisation addresses the legal, ethical, social and professional issues that arise within the IT sector.
Syllabus
- Professional Competence: codes of practice and competence; the role of the professional body; ethical practice; appreciation of business practices and change management; duties to client, employer and public; professional responsibilities; involvement in continuing education and professional development.
- ICTs and society: the information society; impact of ICT on society; cyber crime; digital evidence.
- General and Specific Statute Law including reference to, but not limited to, intellectual property law, Freedom of Information, Data Protection Act, Computer Misuse Act, health and safety legislation, industrial relations legislation, public liability, employer liability.
Recommended Reading
This list is indicative only – the class lecturer may recommend alternative reading material. Please do not purchase any of the reading material listed below until you have confirmed with the class lecturer that it will be used for this class.
Recommended reading will be suggested or made available via Myplace, the University's VLE.
Last updated: 2022-12-14 17:59:13