CSC 112: Digital Citizen of the 21st Century: 2 hours.

Description

Study of computing and ways it shapes and influences 21st century citizens and society. Provides basic understanding of computing capability and limitations for more informed discussion of issues. Topics may include: news, entertainment, media, identity, communication, relationships, financial transactions, intellectual property, privacy, security.

Goals for CSC 112 are:

1. To help the student become a responsible citizen in the areas of technology
2. To give the students a basic understanding of the field of computing

Course outcomes for CSC 112 are:

Upon completion of CSC 112, Students will:

• understand various ethical issues in today's digital world
• understand various cyber security issues in today's world
• understand the impact of technology on today's world
• understand the world's impact on technology
• be able to write good 2-3 page paper
• be able to take complete lecture notes

Program outcomes for CSC 112 are:

1. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts. (Computing student learning outcome 3)
2. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal, ethical, and moral principles. (Computing student learning outcome 4)
3. Use technology to help bring Christ to the world and apply Christian principles to their work. (Computing student learning outcome 7)
4. Understand and use appropriate cloud technologies in specified areas (Computing student learning outcome 8)
5. Apply security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats. (Cyber Security student learning outcome 1)

Integration

1. Note taking at the introductory level by requiring students to take lectures notes. Should include posting videos of some class lectures so they can review their technique.
2. Technical writing at the introductory level by requiring written work to have section headers, decent size paragraphs, and giving feedback on transitions.
3. Ethics at an introductory level by covering:
   • digital divide
   • ownership of digital material
4. Cybersecurity at the introductory level by covering:
   • securing one's self in social media
   • the fundamental concept of cyber security

Details

• Professor: Dr. Cathy Bareiss
• Office SB 31
• Class Time: 11:00-11:50 MW
• Class Location: S 025
• Textbook: Student membership in ACM

Course Content

Policies

• Integrity
• Late work

Assignments

• Most homework assignments and quizzes are announced at the start of class.
• Reactions to current events/publications. A reaction to an article includes enough to convince me that you have read the entire article and not just the headline or first paragraph. It should include s summary of what was said and your reaction. Be sure to give a complete reference to the item. These should be turned in as a hard copy in class within one week of the item being published. You may pick when. Each one does have a deadline. The ones you pick must be unique to this course
  1. Write a reaction to one article in the ACM TechNews. This needs to be completed by midterm.
  2. Write a reaction to one article in XRDS. This needs to be completed before the final.
• Other assignments or quizzes as assigned.

Extra credit

To be eligible for extra credit (except the first type) you must be attending class 80% of the time (according to when you turn it in). If you are in sports that causes you to miss class, you should not be missing class on any of the other days.

There are three types of extra credit available:

1. Extra credit for an assignment or exam. This will be if I determine to offer the entire class some credit for improving work on a given item. This will be used to raise the grade on that item. Details will be given in class when/if this happens.
2. The College Gems. This can have a direct impact on your grade. See that page for more details
3. Extra credit that will be used at the end of the class to decide if I should "bump" you up to the next mark.
   1. There may be events that I give extra credit for attending. To earn this, you must attend the event (in person unless otherwise stated) and write a 1/2 page summary of what was said. This is to be turned in as a hard copy within 3 working days of the event.
   2. Do a reaction to an article in the Communications of the ACM

Grades

Your grades are made up of:

• Exams are worth 65% of the grade (with the final cumulative exam being weighted twice a regular exam)
• Homework, etc. is worth 35% of the final grade

• Grade scale
  • 93% <= average <= 100% → A
  • 90% <= average < 93% → A-
  • 87% <= average < 90% → B+
  • 83% <= average < 87% → B
  • 80% <= average < 83% → B-
  • 77% <= average < 80% → C+
  • 73% <= average < 77% → C
  • 70% <= average < 73% → C-
  • 67% <= average < 70% → D+
  • 63% <= average < 67% → D
  • 60% <= average < 63% → D-
  • 0% <= average < 60% → F

Tentative Schedule

Monday	Wednesday
8/22: Syllabus and Computing Careers	8/24: History of Computing
8/29: Digital Divide	8/31: Introduction to the Web and the Internet
9/5: Labor Day	9/7: Exam 1
9/12: De-humanization	9/14: Overview of Networking
9/19: Being Safe on the Web	9/21: Overview of Information Management
9/26: Exam 2	9/28: Introduction to Software Engineering
10/3: Surveillance	10/5: Fall Break
10/10: Why Privacy is Important	10/12: Introduction to Data Science
10/17: Exam 3	10/19: Introduction to the Cloud
10/24: Green Computing	10/26: Introduction to Cyber Security
10/31: Freedom of Speech	11/2: Exam 4
11/7: Ownership/Copyright	11/9: Current Topic
11/14: Diversity/Inclusion	11/16: Introduction to AI
11/21: Giving Back	11/23: Thanksgiving Break
11/28: Exam 5	11/30: Review for final
12/5: Final Exam 10:30-12:30	12/7:

Campus Integrity Policy

The student handbook (p. 156) states: “Any act of deceit, falsehood or stealing by unethically copying or using someone else’s work in an academic situation is strictly prohibited.

1. A student found guilty of plagiarism or cheating will receive an “F”(zero) for that particular paper, assignment or exam. Should this occur, the professor will have an interview with the student and will submit a written report of the incident to the academic dean.
2. If a second offense should occur, the student will be asked to appear before the professor, the academic dean and the vice president for student development.
   
   

The student should realize that at this point continuation in a course and even his/her academic career may be in jeopardy. In the event of a recommendation for dismissal, the matter shall be referred to the Student Development Committee.”

Covid Policy

Everyone should follow the current Bethel University covid policy. See: https://www.betheluniversity.edu/intheknow for details

Services

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a law which provides civil rights protection for people with disabilities. Bethel University, in compliance with equal access laws, requests that students with disabilities seeking to acquire accommodations make an appointment with the Center for Academic Success—Disability Services. It is located in the Miller-Moore Academic Center, 033. You may also phone 574-807-7460 or email rachel.kennedy@betheluniversity.com.edu for an appointment.

DEI Statement

During this particularly difficult time, this statement momentarily underscores and deepens what is expressed in the Lifestyle Covenant regarding the dignity of all humans. The statement will remain in all Bethel Faculty syllabi until spring 2023 and then be remanded back to the Faculty. Bethel University respects the dignity of all God’s image-bearers, and stands against racism, prejudice, and discrimination. Because Christ calls us to love our neighbor as ourselves, Christian discipleship includes pursuing the good of those who suffer injustice due to their color, race, or ethnicity. Therefore, we aim to continually transform our classrooms into safe and hospitable spaces where we listen to one another with mercy, learn from and value each other with tenacity, and commit to pursuing justice for the most vulnerable in our community.

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