Social and Professional Issues Course Syllabus 2022
Social and Professional Issues Course Syllabus 2022
Social and Professional Issues Course Syllabus 2022
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE TITLE Social and Professional Issues
COURSE CODE SPI101
COURSE DESCRIPTION The course covers social and professional responsibility. It Introduces the important considerations relating to ethical and professional issues. It provides an overview of the
concepts, principles and practices on how to manage social and professional issues in IT. It introduces students to ethical issues such as property rights, freedom of expression,
privacy, and Professional Codes of Conduct. It also equips students with tools for critical reasoning in order to construct and analyze the Ethical issues and problems in business and
corporate world. It aims to provide understanding of social and professional issues in modern society. It also discusses the different law and ethics that governs the IT industry.
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To provide a comprehensive education that enhances the lives of QCU Jointness of undertaking and
students for nation building and as world citizens. Organizational adaptability with
To be recognized as the #1 local university of employable Yoke of Efficiency and Effectiveness
graduates.
QCU graduates are: Common to all Programs At the end of the course, the student should be able to:
Qualified in their chosen field locally and globally The graduates of BSIT have the ability to
Competent and effective communicators a.) Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the specific field of LO1. Argue the pros and cons of the design and implementation
practice; of computing solutions in various organizations.
Unique in demonstrating their sense of genuine nationalism
b.) Effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and
and patriotism
Filipino
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WEEK LEARNING OUTCOMES TOPIC METHODOLOGY LEARNING AND TEACHING ASSESSMENT and TASKS
Flexible Teaching Learning RESOURCES
Activities
1 PowerPoint Presentation Recitation
Blended Learning (Online/Onsite)
Google Workspace
Explain the mission and Course Orientation and Course Introduction
Lecture
vision of QCU
Describe how the study
Discussion
of Information
Technology share in
achieving the vision and
mission of the university
QCU Mission
Understand the contents
QCU Vision
of the course syllabus
Course
and requirements.
Overview
Grading System
Class Rules and Regulations
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WEEK LEARNING OUTCOMES TOPIC METHODOLOGY LEARNING AND TEACHING ASSESSMENT and TASKS
Flexible Teaching Learning RESOURCES
Activities
2 Introduction to Social and Professional Issues Project Team Formulation
Blended Learning (Online/Onsite)
Define Computer Ethics PowerPoint Presentation
Lecture
Assignment No.1
Library Research
Discussion
Google Workspace
What is computer ethics?
Professions and Professional Ethics
and Professional Ethics Professional Ethic Failures
Professional Responsibilities
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WEEK LEARNING OUTCOMES TOPIC METHODOLOGY LEARNING AND TEACHING ASSESSMENT and TASKS
Flexible Teaching Learning RESOURCES
Activities
Lecture
3 PowerPoint Presentation Oral Recitation
about cybersecurity issues
Discussion
● ACM Codes and other Ethical Codes Library Research
● Applying ethical codes
● Applicable Philippine Laws Google Workspace
● Act No 10175 Cybercrime Law act of
Elaborate different types 2012
of ethical codes. ● E-Commerce Law
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WEEK LEARNING OUTCOMES TOPIC METHODOLOGY LEARNING AND TEACHING ASSESSMENT and TASKS
Flexible Teaching Learning RESOURCES
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WEEK LEARNING OUTCOMES TOPIC METHODOLOGY LEARNING AND TEACHING ASSESSMENT and TASKS
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WEEK LEARNING OUTCOMES TOPIC METHODOLOGY LEARNING AND TEACHING ASSESSMENT and TASKS
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○ -Plagiarism
○ -Ownership
○ -Website Copyright
○ -Creative Commons,
Freeware, and Shareware
○ -Length of Copyright
○ -Breach of Copyright Abroad
○ -Exception
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WEEK LEARNING OUTCOMES TOPIC METHODOLOGY LEARNING AND TEACHING ASSESSMENT and TASKS
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○ Sources of conflict of
interest
○ Ethics, Values and Integrity
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WEEK LEARNING OUTCOMES TOPIC METHODOLOGY LEARNING AND TEACHING ASSESSMENT and TASKS
Flexible Teaching Learning RESOURCES
Activities
Progress Project Checking
Blended Learning (Online/Onsite)
Assignment No.3
6 ● Understand the different Social and Professional Issues: PowerPoint Presentation
Lecture
types of social and
professional issues. Google Workspace
Discussion
● Discuss ethical
responsibility in
information technology
● Apply the significance of ● Ensuring the security in the personal
business ethics in a level
profession. ● Coding Practices
● Ethical Responsibility
● Internet Service Provider Customer
Service
● Business Ethics and Job Performance
of others
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WEEK LEARNING OUTCOMES TOPIC METHODOLOGY LEARNING AND TEACHING ASSESSMENT and TASKS
Flexible Teaching Learning RESOURCES
Activities
Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
Blended Learning (Online/Onsite)
7 ● Explain corporate and PowerPoint Presentation Activity No. 1 Presentation about
Lecture
social responsibility. their concepts in terms of social
● Appreciate the history ● The concept of corporate social Library Research professional issues
Discussion
on how corporate social responsibility.
responsibility was ● Corporate social responsibility from a Google Workspace
developed. historical perspective.
● Identify the pros and ● Historical phases of corporate social
cons of corporate social responsibility.
responsibility and justify ● Perspective on corporate social
the effect to business responsibility.
stakeholders. ● Assessment on the practice of
corporate social responsibility
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WEEK LEARNING OUTCOMES TOPIC METHODOLOGY LEARNING AND TEACHING ASSESSMENT and TASKS
Flexible Teaching Learning RESOURCES
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WEEK LEARNING OUTCOMES TOPIC METHODOLOGY LEARNING AND TEACHING ASSESSMENT and TASKS
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consumers
● Social Responsibilities toward the
community and environment.
● Current activities related to
corporate social responsibility.
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WEEK LEARNING OUTCOMES TOPIC METHODOLOGY LEARNING AND TEACHING ASSESSMENT and TASKS
Flexible Teaching Learning RESOURCES
Activities
9 MIDTERM EXAMINATION
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Privacy and Security
Blended Learning (Online/Onsite)
What is privacy?
12 Discuss the democracy, PowerPoint Presentation Quiz No. 1- (lesson 1 to lesson 3)
Value of privacy Lecture
and privacy and its value Privacy and democracy
Google Workspace
Privacy Law: a brief history Discussion
The ethics of hacking
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Flexible Teaching Learning RESOURCES
Activities
hacking
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WEEK LEARNING OUTCOMES TOPIC METHODOLOGY LEARNING AND TEACHING ASSESSMENT and TASKS
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WEEK LEARNING OUTCOMES TOPIC METHODOLOGY LEARNING AND TEACHING ASSESSMENT and TASKS
Flexible Teaching Learning RESOURCES
Activities
Government Agencies Responsible in the
Implementation of the Philippines I.T Blended Learning (Online/Onsite)
Programs
15 Identify the different PowerPoint Presentation Quiz No. 2 (Lesson 4 to lesson 6)
Lecture
government agencies
liable for professional Google Workspace
Discussion
issues and their Department of Information and
functions within a Communication Technology
network. National Bureau of Investigation
Department of Justice.
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Flexible Teaching Learning RESOURCES
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18 FINAL EXAMINATION
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Fr. Floriano C. Roa, Abe, Business Ethics and Social Responsibility, 2nd Edition
Paul Shrivastava et.al (2018). Progressive Business Models - Creating Sustainable and Pro-social Enterprise.
Lesley et.al. (2012). Database Concepts, 4th Edition, Manila,QC:
Tiempo, A. (2005). Social Philosophy: Foundations of Values Education. Quezon City: Rex Printing Company, Inc.
Weiss, Joseph W. (2014), Business Ethics – A Stakeholder and Issues Management Approach
Maximiano, J. (2003), Corporate Social Responsibility
DesJardin, J. (2005). An Introduction to Business Ethics
Rohana K. and Amarakoon B.Sc (SUSL), Current Topics in Computer Technology Social & Professional ARCHITECTURES FOR SYSTEM INTEGRATION
David C & Guler A. (2008). First Edition - Corporate Social Resposibility
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Monadjemi M. & Lodewijks J.(2016) – Microeconomics Theory and Contemporary Issues 1 Edition
Republic Act No. 6713 – Code of Conduct and Ethical Standarrds for Public Officials and Employees
COURSE POLICIES AND STANDARDS
Expectation from Student
The student’s responsibility is to come to each class prepared, and to participate actively in the discussions. Student should read the assigned coursework prior to class, and to present reports as scheduled.
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S/he is also expected to take all quizzes and examinations and to submit all course requirements on the dates scheduled. S/he is expected to observe proper and polite behavior at all times, adhering to the
rules and policies of QCU.
Language of Instruction
The language of instruction is English.
Attendance
Students are required to attend all classes starting with the first meeting. Non-attendance in any required class or academic activity constitutes an absence. A student who has been absent for more than 20
percent of the hours of recitation, lectures, or any other scheduled work in this course shall be automatically dropped from the class roll and the Registrar shall be advised accordingly.
Academic Integrity
Any work that students submit should be their own work (i.e., not borrowed/copied from any other source, including their classmates). When using other people’s ideas to substantiate their ideas, students are
expected to properly cite the original source. Proper citation procedures shall be discussed in class. Any act of cheating or plagiarism shall be treated in accordance with the Institute’s Policy on Academic
Integrity. Depending upon the individual violation, students could face penalties ranging from failing the assignment to failing the class.
Grading System
The College of Computer Studies follows the university grading system given below:
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Middle term Grade (MTG) Final Term Grade (FTG) FINAL GRADE:
*Class Standing 60% *Class Standing 60% Midterm Grade 50%
Midterm Exam Grade 40% Final Exam Grade 40% Final Term Grade 50%
Total 100% Total 100% Total 100% or (MTG + FTG)/2
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Syllabus Flexibility
The instructor reserves the right to amend or change this syllabus as needed. For example, the instructor may modify content, and/or substitute assignments in response to institutional, weather, or class
situations. Any modification, however, must be communicated by the instructor to the Dean through the Chairperson. Approved changes shall be discussed by the instructor in class.
EFFECTIVITY AND REVISION PREPARED BY REVIEWED BY RECOMMENDING APPROVAL APPROVED BY
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AY 2022-2023 Maria Aura Impang, LPT, MSIT Dr. Isagani M. Tano
JOAN F. LAWAN Program Chair, Information Technology Dean, College of Computer Studies
Faculty Department
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