cse5pe professional environment
PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT (PG)
CSE5PE
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students are encouraged to become aware of the professional aspects of practising in the computing field, to understand the ethical and legal responsibilities of computing professionals, and to consider the social implications of their work.
SchoolSchool Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorScott Mann
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Enrolment in one of the following courses: SMIT, SMITCN, SMICT, SMCSC, SGIT, SGCS, LMITM, SMCYCO or SMCYC.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects CSE3PE, INT3PE, MGT2BCO, CSE2COM AND Students in the following courses are not permitted to enrol: SBCS, SBIT, SBCSGT, SVCSE, SZCSC, SBITP and SBBIY.
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply ethical theory to the resolution of ethical dilemmas in IT.
- Activities:
- Lecture (Ethical theory), Class discussions, Ethical Case Assignment (or exam question(s))
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
02. Develop a personal ethical framework for IT practice.
- Activities:
- Class discussions, Ethical Case Assignment (or exam question(s))
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Writing(Writing)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Speaking(Speaking)
03. Investigate and intensively analyse significant contemporary social, legal and ethical issues in IT.
- Activities:
- Class discussions, Debate and "Social Aspects" Assignment (or exam question(s))
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Writing(Writing)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
04. Apply the principles of critical thinking to social, legal and ethical issues in IT.
- Activities:
- Class discussions, Debate and "Social Aspects" Assignment (or exam question(s))
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Writing(Writing)
- Speaking(Speaking)
05. Appreciate the responsibilities of IT professionals to employers, clients and society.
- Activities:
- Lecture (Professional Ethics), Class discussions, Ethical Case Assignment (or exam question(s))
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
06. Characterize good leadership and networking skills in simulated workplace environment.
- Activities:
- Two lectures cover the leadership and networking theories and concepts. In practice classes, students chair a meeting and demonstrated networking skills in a simulated role play.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
07. Analyse and communicate arguments on selected social and ethical issues related to information technology.
- Activities:
- In lectures and practical classes, some published case studies from Australia and overseas are presented and discussed. The students need to communicate their opinions on the cases verbally and in writing.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Speaking(Speaking)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorScott Mann
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cover letter, resume and interview (Equivalent to 800 words plus 10 - 15 minutes interview) | 20 | 05 | |
| Exam (2-hour) | Hurdle requirement: To pass the subject, a pass in the examination is mandatory. | 50 | 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 |
| Group Presentation (20 minutes) | 10 | 01, 03, 04, 05, 07 | |
| Individual oral presentation (10 - 15 minutes) | 10 | 01, 02 | |
| Meeting Simulation (10 - 15 minutes) | 10 | 02, 03 |
Melbourne, 2017, Summer, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorScott Mann
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 45
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day in week 45 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 46
One 2.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day in week 46 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cover letter, resume and interview (Equivalent to 800 words plus 10 - 15 minutes interview) | 20 | 05 | |
| Exam (2-hour) | Hurdle requirement: To pass the subject, a pass in the examination is mandatory. | 50 | 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 |
| Group Presentation (20 minutes) | 10 | 01, 03, 04, 05, 07 | |
| Individual oral presentation (10 - 15 minutes) | 10 | 01, 02 | |
| Meeting Simulation (10 - 15 minutes) | 10 | 02, 03 |