CSC 113: Digital Citizen of the 21st Century: 3 hours

Description

The study of computing and the ways it shapes and influences 21st century citizens and society. Provides the basic understanding of computing capabilities and limitations for a more informed discussion of the issues. Covers foundational concepts of computing including technical skills (such as use of Linux) needed during the major, soft skills (including note taking and time management), architecture, O.S., programming languages, and ethics. Also will include guest speakers from industry and projects done by upperclassmen.

Goals for CSC 113 are:

1. To prepare students to live in a very digital world.
2. To introduce a number of fundamental concepts of computer science
3. To prepare students to succeed academically

Course outcomes for CSC 113 are:

• Upon completion of CSC 113, students will:
  • understand various ethical and cyber security issues in today\x92s digital world.
  • understand the impact of technology on today\x92s work and the world\x92s impact on technology
  • begin to develop technical writing skills by writing a 2-3 page technical paper and taking notes.
  • have a fundamental understanding of the workings of a computer.

Program outcomes for CSC 113 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)

Integration

1. Note taking at the introductory level by requiring students to take lectures notes.
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
   • ethics associated with AI
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 MWF
• Class Location: S 025
• Textbook: Student membership in ACM

Course Content

Policies

• Integrity
• Late work

Assignments

This course will be divided into two section. Section one (typically Wednesdays and Fridays) will be about computing. Section two (typically Mondays) will be about developing skills to be a good student and life long learner.

Computing work

This work is divided into exams and homework/activities. The dates of the exams will be found on the schedule in the syllabus.

Activities will be announced in class and typically turned in via canvas. The canvas assignment will typically just have the name and due date. All work needs to be turned in as a pdf document. Any work turned in with a different format will be rejected and will need to be turned in late with a 10% penalty the first time, 20% the second, and rejected after that. There will probably be quizzes and other assignments made.

There are two types of homework:

1. The first is based on class lecture. These will be made in class typically at the start of the topic. Standard late policy will apply to these assignments.
2. The other type involves reactions to current events. Announcements will not be made in class. You are responsible to track these yourself. Standard late policy will apply to these assignments.
   You are to react 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 a 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.

Extra credit

Grades

Your grades are made up of:

• Computing work. This is 70% of your grade.
  • 40% will be the exams
  • 30% will be the activities, homework, etc.
• Learning work. This is 30% of your grade.
  • 20% will be the activities
  • 10% will be the exams on learning
• 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	Friday
8/14	8/16	8/18: Syllabus and Computing History
8/21: Reading for Content	8/23: Binary Binary Homework	8/25: Networks, WWW, Internet
8/28: Time Management	8/30: Copyright	9/01: Ethics, privacy, surveillance
9/04 Labor Day	9/06: Current topic/guest speaker	9/08: Computing Exam 1
9/11: Note taking: Safety on the web	9/13: Intro to Cloud	9/15: Big Data
9/18: Learning exam 1	9/20: Curriculum	9/22: AI
9/25: Developing responsibility	9/27: Ethics of AI	9/29: To be Determined
10/02: Applying lecture	10/04: Current topic/guest speaker	10/06 Fall Break
10/09: Studying	10/11: Computing exam 2	10/13: Independent activity: Green computing CCSC Board Meeting
10/16: Careers	10/18: Security and encryption	10/20: Learning exam 2 CCSC:MW Conference
10/23: Reputation	10/25: Internships	10/27: Digital Divide and dehumanization
10/30: Polishing work	11/01: Current topic/guest speaker	11/03: Computing exam 3
11/06: Technical Communication	11/08: Architecture	11/10: Linux
11/13: Outreach	11/15: Professionalism	11/17: Globalness
11/20: Learning exam 3	11/22 Thanksgiving break	11/24 Thanksgiving break
11/27: Programming	11/29: Guest speaker	12/01: Computing exam 3
12/04 Final Exam: 10:30-12:30	12/06	12/08

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.”

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.

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