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UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA
COURSE INFORMATION
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Social, Ethical and Professional Issues
Bachelor Degree
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Core
None
At the end of the course, students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding on ethical, social, and
professional issues in ICT. (C3)
2. Display social skils in handling social and professional issues in
ICT. (AS)
3. Present idea in written form related to moral, social, ethical and
legal issues relevant to ICT. (42)
4, Demonstrate teamwork skis. in completing task in ethical,
social, and professional issues in ICT. (A3)
This subject will cover the social issues related to society, issues on
history, development and economics of ICT will be covered. The
issues’ that will be discussed include the effects of the ICT
application on the Malaysian society, the changing nature of work,
the ethical issues and computer crime. The issues covered are
relevant to being a responsible computer user, professional or
personal. The course also expresses the Islamic perspective to the
students as effort to elevate the value amongst the students
Faculty of Computer Science and Mathematics ‘Year 2019
‘Universit Telologi MARA,SYLLABUS CONTENTS
Week Topics and Sub-topics
Remarks
1. Introduction
1.1 The Computer Revolution
Handout:
Computer Ethics
2.1 Moral Theories
2.2 Akhlaq Theories
‘ 13 Histon Oveniew ot omputr | En¥anee Survey
(3-6 Sep!) Ethics
1.4 Basic Concepts of Computer
Ethies
Class Activity 1 Discuss on project &
case study
2. Islamic Perspective Handout:
Moral Etika Akhlak
2.3 Social System Belief
3. Social Issues in IT
3.1. Privacy and Personal Information
3 3.2 Impact of Computer Technology
(16-20 sept) 3.3 Privacy Risks, Protecting Privacy,
‘Communications Privacy
3.4 Risk of New Technology
HariMalaysie | 3.5 Computer Errors & Failure
Textbook:
Chapter 2.& 8
Class Activity 3
4 Paradigms
4. Computer and Community
4.1 Freedom of Speech in Cyberspace
4.2 Changing Communications
(23 ~27 Sept) 4.3 Censorship in Cyberspace
4.4 Computers and Community
4.5 The Digital Divide
Textbook:
Chapter 3 & 7
Class Activity 4
5
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Week
Topics and Sub-topics
Remarks
6
(07 - 11 Oct)
5. Computers & Work
5.1 The Changing Nature of Work
5.2 The Impact on Employment
5.3 The Work Environment &
Employee Monitoring
5.4 Analytical Tools in Monitoring
Textbook:
Chapter 6
Class Activity 5
Discuss on
term paper
7
(14 - 18 Oct)
6. Computer Crime
6.1 Hacking
6.2 Fraud and Identity Theft
6.3 Scam and Digital Forgery
6.4 Search and Seizure of Computer
6.5 Analytical Tools in Cyber Crime
6.6 Emergence Cyber Law in Malaysia
Textbook:
Chapter 5
Class Activity 6
8
(24 ~ 25 Oct)
7.1T Ownership
7.4 Intellectual Property and Changing
Technology
7.2 Intellectual Property Laws
7.4 Fair-Use Doctrine
7.5 International Piracy
7.6 Analytical Tools in Plagiarism
7.3 Search Engine and Online Libraries
TextBook:
Chapter 4
Class Activity 7
(28 Oct - 03 Nov)
MID TERM BREAK
9
(04 - 08 Novy
8. Ethical and Professional Issues,
8.1 Innovation Social Issues in IT
8.2 Culture: Eastern, Western and
Malaysian Societies
8.3 Evolution of Computer Technology
Impact in Digital Generation
8.4 Professional Ethics and
Responsibilities
85 The Ethical Guidelines for
Computer Professionals
Textbook:
Chapter 9
Class Activity 8
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10 Group Project -
(14-45 Nov) Event/Industrial Visit Execution
1 True False
(18 - 22 Nov) TEST &
Subjective
12 TERM PAPER PRESENTATION Infographic
(25-29 Nov)
Exit Survey &
SuFo
8 TERM PAPER PRESENTATION __| Infographic
(02-06 Dee)
14 CASE STUDY 2 SUBMISSION #ethicaldilemma
(09 - 43 Dec)
TEACHING METHODOLOGY
Methods of instruction are based on lectures and tutorials(Blended Learning).
ASSESSMENT
Test 20%
Mini Project (Visit'seminars) 30%
Term Paper 20%
Case Study 30%
100%
RECOMMENDED TEXT
Base, S. (2009). A Gift of Fire: Social, Legal and Ethical Issues for Computing and the
Internet. 3° Edition. Pearson Education, Inc.
REFERENCES
1
Reynolds, G. W. (2012). Ethics in Information Technology. 4 Edition. Course
Technology.
2. Musa, H. (2001). Falsafah, Logic Teor, Nilal dan Etika Melayu: Suatu
Pengenalan. Akedemi pengajian Melayu. Universiti Malaya
3. Ab-Altas, S. M. N., (2007) Tinjauan Ringkas Peri imu dan Pandangan Alam.
Universiti Sains Malaya. Sahib Graphic.
4. Saad, AR. (2005) Personal Data and Privacy Protection. Lexis Nexis (Malayisan
Law Journal)
5. Quinn, M. J. (2012). Ethics for the Information Age. 5 " Edition. Pearson
Education, Inc
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