CSC 385 Professional and Ethical Issues in Computing
Section 801 (THURSDAY Zoom)

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ETHICS in TECHNOLOGY
TECHNOLOGY WRITING
  Assignments are DUE by 2359.
Days DUE change throughout the term and are NOT always the same.
It is YOUR responsibility to be aware of deadlines.

Textbooks
Ethics in TechnologyCreative Commons

Instructor's Office Hours:

 0900 - 1000
via Zoom

TA Office Hours:

 

Ethics in Technology
Do NOT purchase these books.


Schedule Quickview (Subject to Change)

 

WEEK DATE TOPIC ASSIGNMENT
   
  • General UNCW Announcements and Important Dates:
    • 01/05: Semester Begins
    • 01/12: Classes Begin
    • 01/19: MLK - no classes
    • 01/20: Last day to drop/add courses
    • 01/26: Census Day
    • 03/02 - 03/08: Spring Break
    • 03/18: Last day to withdraw with a "W" for undergrad
    • 04/02: No classes offered, but UNCW is open
    • 04/03: University Holiday
    • 04/28: Thursday class meets even though it is a Tuesday
    • 04/30: Reading Day and final presentations in lieu of an exam
    • 05/08: Final Presentations (Exam) for this class (if not done on Reading Day)
  Extra Credit Opportunities   See the specific week's asignments in Canvas that holds these events for specifics on how to acquire the extra credit.
PLEASE WATCH DEADLINES...THEY DON'T ALL END ON THE SAME DAY OF THE WEEK.
       
01 15 JAN 26

Intro to Course
Overview of Syllabus
Course Expectations

  1. Chapter 01:
    Professional Communications

TO DO THIS WEEK:
  • Prof Email Part I assignment
    DUE 2359 on 21 JAN 26
     
  20 JAN 26 Asynchronous Work Day
Take the course timeslot and do your work for the class.

No assignments accepted late.
     
02 22JAN 26
  1. Chapter 02:
    Introduction, Ethical Frameworks and Personal Lenses

  2. Chapter 03:
    Defining Ethics and Related Terminology

  3. Chapter 02:
    Audience Analysis

  4. Chapter 13:
    Communicating Across Cultures

  5. Ethical Theories
TO DO THIS WEEK:
  • Research Topic
    DUE 2359 on 28 JAN 26
  • Audience Identification
    DUE 2359 on 28 JAN 26
  • Cultural Profile
    DUE 2359 on 28 JAN 26
  • Reflection Paper #01
    TBA via email
     
  27JAN 26 Asynchronous Work Day
Take the course timeslot and do your work for the class.

No assignments accepted late.
     
03 29 JAN 26
  1. Chapter 04:
    Ethics for Tech Developers and Tech Consumers

  2. Chapter 12:
    Employment Materials

  3. Chapter 14:
    Thinking about Writing


TO DO THIS WEEK:
  • Handshake Account Proof
    DUE 04FEB 26 at 2359
  • Resume
    DUE 04 FEB 26 at 2359
  • How You Write
    DUE 04 FEB 26 at 2359
    Six verbs that make you sound weak
  • Reflection Paper #02
    TBA via email
       
  03 FEB 26 Asynchronous Work Day Take the course timeslot and do your work for the class.

No assignments accepted late.
     
04 05 FEB 26 UNCW Career Services Presentation
Dr. Christina Chapman
UNCW Career Services

  1. Chapter 03:
    Proposals

TO DO THIS WEEK:
  • Career Services Attendance
  • Reflection Paper #03
    TBA via email
  • VIEW Presentation Rubric student

 

       
  10 FEB 26 Asynchronous Work Day
Take the course timeslot and do your work for the class.

No assignments accepted late.
     
05 12 FEB 26 UNCW Library Services Presentation
Sam Zelick
UNCW Library
  1. Chapter 5:
    Cybersecurity, Hacking, and Digital Identity
TO DO THIS WEEK:
  • Library Services Attendance
  • Research Plan
    DUE 18 FEB 26 at 2359
  • Big Interview
    DUE 18 FEB 26 at 2359
  • Reflection Paper #04
    TBA via email
       
  17 FEB 26
Asynchronous Work Day
Take the course timeslot and do your work for the class.

No assignments accepted late.
  18 FEB 26

ALERTSpring Career & Internship Fair

06 19 FEB 26
  1. Chapter 06:
    Technology, Justice, and Social Equity
TO DO THIS WEEK:
  • Career Fair Attendance
    DUE 18 FEB 26 at 1600
  • Thank You
    DUE 25 FEB 26 at 2359
  • Reflection Paper #05
    TBA via email

       
  24 FEB 26
Asynchronous Work Day
Take the course timeslot and do your work for the class.

No assignments accepted late.
     
07 26 FEB 26
  1. Chapter 6:
    Technology, Justice, and Social Equity

  2. Chapter 05:
    Citations & Plagiarism

TO DO THIS WEEK:
  • LinkedIn
    DUE 26 FEB 2926 at 2359
  • Annotated Bibliography
    DUE 11 MAR 26 at 2359
  • Plagiarism Test
  • Reflection Paper #06
    TBA via email
       
  210 MAR 26 Asynchronous Work Day Take the course timeslot and do your work for the class.

No assignments accepted late.
     
  03 MAR 26 SPRING BREAK
     
  05 MAR 26 SPRING BREAK
     
08 12 MAR 26
  1. Chapter 7:
    Technology in Personal and Social Life

  2. Chapter 06:
    Progress Reports

  3. Chapter 07:
    Outline

TO DO THIS WEEK:
  • Paper Outline
    DUE 18 MAR 26 at 2359
  • Reflection Paper #07
    TBA via email
       
  17 MAR 26 Asynchronous Work Day Take the course timeslot and do your work for the class.

No assignments accepted late.
     
09 19 MAR 26
  1. Chapter 08:
    Privacy, Surveillance, and Data Ethics

  2. Chapter 08:
    Creating and Integrating Graphics

TO DO THIS WEEK:
  • Reflection Paper #08
    TBA via email
       
  24 MAR 26 Asynchronous Work Day Take the course timeslot and do your work for the class.

No assignments accepted late.
     
10 26 MAR 26
  1. Chapter 09:
    Digital Communication, Social Media, Misinformation and Democracy

  2. Chapter 9:
    Ethics in Technical Writing

TO DO THIS WEEK:
  • Reflection Paper #09
    TBA via email
  • Progress Report #01
    DUE 01 APR 2026
       
  31 MAR 26 Asynchronous Work Day Take the course timeslot and do your work for the class.

No assignments accepted late.
     
11 02 APR 26 UNCW Holiday - no classes
       
  07 APR 26 Asynchronous Work Day Take the course timeslot and do your work for the class.

No assignments accepted late.
     
12 09 APR 26
  1. Chapter 10:
    Intellectural Property, Digital Art, and Emerging Economies

  2. Chapter 10:
    Technical Report: Components and Design

TO DO THIS WEEK:
  • Reflection Paper #10
    TBA via email
     
  14 APR 26 Asynchronous Work Day
Take the course timeslot and do your work for the class.

No assignments accepted late.
     
13 16 APR 26
  1. Chapter 11:
    Artificial Intelligence, Automation and Robotics, and Algorithmic Ethics

  2. Chapter 12:
    Bioethics and Human Enhancement

TO DO THIS WEEK:
  • Reflection Paper #11
    TBA via email
  • Progress Report #02
    DUE 20 APR 2026
       
  21 APR 26 Asynchronous Work Day
Take the course timeslot and do your work for the class.

No assignments accepted late.
     
14 23 APR 26
  1. Chapter 13:
    Technological Disruption and the Paradox of Progress

  2. Chapter 11:
    Basic Design and Readability in Publications

TO DO THIS WEEK:

  • Research Paper Final Submission
    due 29 APR 26 at 2359
  • PowerPoint Presentation Submission
    due 29 APR 26 at 2359
  • Reflection Paper #12
    TBA via email
       
  28 APR 26 Asynchronous Work Day Take the course timeslot and do your work for the class.

No assignments accepted late.
     
15 28 APR 26ALERT This is a THURSDAY class...despite it being on a Tuesday  Assignments
due 29 APR 26 at 2359
     
ALERT 30 APR 26 READING DAY Showcase Presentations
     
ALERT 08 MAY 26 Presentations if not done on 30 APR 26