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This document outlines the learning outcomes and content for a course on professional issues in information and communication technology (ICT). The course aims to help students identify key legal, social, and ethical issues; reflect on their skills and career goals; and evaluate professional practices. Students will learn how to apply for jobs, conduct interviews, and communicate effectively. The main textbook is A Gift of Fire and assessments include a term paper, mock interview, mini project, and final exam. Formal attire is required for all class sessions.

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Topic 0 - Introduction To Course Module

This document outlines the learning outcomes and content for a course on professional issues in information and communication technology (ICT). The course aims to help students identify key legal, social, and ethical issues; reflect on their skills and career goals; and evaluate professional practices. Students will learn how to apply for jobs, conduct interviews, and communicate effectively. The main textbook is A Gift of Fire and assessments include a term paper, mock interview, mini project, and final exam. Formal attire is required for all class sessions.

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STC305/SCIT 301:

Professional Issues in ICT


Subject Learning Outcomes
At the end of this Module, students will be able to:
• Identify and explain the key legal, social, ethical and professional
issues in the development and use of computer-based systems

• Reflect upon their own employment aspirations and align these to


current employment opportunities.

• Evaluate their own skills set against the skills set required by the
Computing profession, identifying relevant personal strengths and
weaknesses in the form of a Personal Development Plan.

• Constructively critique professional practice in Computing.


Subject Learning Outcomes
At the end of this Module, students will be able to: (cont)
• Reflect on the requirements of the Computing job market, construct
an application and critically review the application process.

• Select, implement and evaluate appropriate interview and


presentation techniques.

• Communicate effectively

• Demonstrate an awareness of relevant professional issues


Textbook
• Main Reference:
Baase, S. (2008). A Gift of Fire (3rd Ed).
Prentice Hall. ISBN 978-0136008484

• Supported References:
 Duquenoy, P. (2007). Ethical, Legal and
Professional Issues in Computing.
Cengage Learning EMEA. ISBN 978-
1844807499
 Johnson, D. G. Pearson Education
International. ISBN 978-0131112414
 Ayres, R. (1999). The Essences of
Professional Issues in Computing.
Prentice Hall. ISBN 0-13-908740-0
Assessment
• Coursework - 60%
o Assignment 1 (Term Paper) - 10% (27/9/2017)
o PDP: Mock Interview - 20% (22/11/2017)
o Assignment 2 (Mini Project) - 30% (29/11/2017)
• Final Exam (Topic 1 – 9) - 40% (T.B.A)
100%

* Formal attire in every class session (penalty: deduct 1 mark)

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