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| ====== Contemporary Issues in Computing ====== | ====== Contemporary Issues in Computing ====== | ||
| - | CS 19000 (crn: 54356) • Spring 2012 • Mon/Wed 3:30-4:20 • Room TBD | + | CS 19000 (crn: 54356) • Spring 2012 • Mon/Wed 3:30-4:20 • Lawson Computer Science Bldg B134 |
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| Computing and the internet have transformed society with a speed and in a scale that is rare in the history of mankind. These transformations continue to change society at rapid pace. In this course we will review issues that have arisen because of this sustained transformation and discuss what challenges lie ahead. The course will focus on how computing affects everyone, how the Internet has changed how societies and individuals function, and what the implications are for the future. | Computing and the internet have transformed society with a speed and in a scale that is rare in the history of mankind. These transformations continue to change society at rapid pace. In this course we will review issues that have arisen because of this sustained transformation and discuss what challenges lie ahead. The course will focus on how computing affects everyone, how the Internet has changed how societies and individuals function, and what the implications are for the future. | ||
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| + | In addition, students will create a [[.:wiki:start|wiki]] for this course. | ||
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| | Mon, Mar 26 | Digital Democracy: Enabling the People | TBD | Government and the Internet | | | Mon, Mar 26 | Digital Democracy: Enabling the People | TBD | Government and the Internet | | ||
| | Wed, Mar 28 | Digital Democracy: Will Your Vote Be Counted? | TBD | ::: | | | Wed, Mar 28 | Digital Democracy: Will Your Vote Be Counted? | TBD | ::: | | ||
| - | | Mon, Apr 2 | Sharing Life with 754 of My Friends: Social Networks and Their Implications | TBD | Social Networking | | + | | Mon, Apr 2 | My 754 Friends Know I Just Had a Bagel! The Implications of Social Networks | TBD | Social Networking | |
| | Wed, Apr 4 | 3 Gold Coins If You Come To Class Today: The Game-ification of Life | TBD | ::: | | | Wed, Apr 4 | 3 Gold Coins If You Come To Class Today: The Game-ification of Life | TBD | ::: | | ||
| | Mon, Apr 9 | Protecting The Bits: Cryptography and Cybersecurity | TBD | Cybersecurity | | | Mon, Apr 9 | Protecting The Bits: Cryptography and Cybersecurity | TBD | Cybersecurity | | ||
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| The course work consists of three components: | The course work consists of three components: | ||
| - | - Class attendance and participation: Required. (30% of grade) | + | - Class attendance and participation: required. (30% of grade) |
| - | - [[weekly_blogging|Weekly Blogging and Online Discussion]]: writing summaries responding to discussion topics (30% of grade) | + | - Weekly Blogging and Online Discussion: writing summaries responding to discussion topics (50% of grade) |
| - | - [[wiki project|Wiki Project]]: individual research and contribution of course wiki content (20% of grade) | + | - A topic will be posted Monday night in Blackboard. |
| + | - You write 4-5 paragraphs (in Blackboard), taking a position pro or con, and supporting your position with a coherent argument and at least three references (use MLA style citations). Due Friday, 11:59pm. | ||
| + | - You write a 1-2 paragraph rebuttal on each of two student blogs, critically analyzing and refuting all or part of their arguments. Due Sunday, 11:59pm. | ||
| - Final essay and presentation: 2-page essay and 15 minute summary presentation on a relevant topic (20% of grade) | - Final essay and presentation: 2-page essay and 15 minute summary presentation on a relevant topic (20% of grade) | ||
| B2B is the free book Blown to Bits: [[http://www.bitsbook.com/thebook/|Blown to Bits]]. Other reading will be assigned as the course progresses. | B2B is the free book Blown to Bits: [[http://www.bitsbook.com/thebook/|Blown to Bits]]. Other reading will be assigned as the course progresses. | ||
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| - | Each week students will write a 3-5 paragraph blog post on the topic of the week. | ||
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