Core Module Information
Module title: Computing in Contemporary Society

SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: CSI09101
Module leader: Khristin Fabian
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Computer Science
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Description of module content:

This module aims to develop a deep understanding of the place of computing systems in contemporary society, and the role of the computing professional within their social and professional context. The module covers four main inter-related themes, sequentially:1. Social factors, such as: internet studies of everyday life; information and culture; networked business, industries and economics and technological and regulatory histories and futures. 2. Ethical issues, such as: trust and identity in cyberspace; individual and corporate ethics 3. Legal factors, such as: networked politics and government; data protection; computer misuse; GDPR; intellectual property rights; the law and the internet 4. Professional issues, such as: the computing profession; codes of practice including BCS and IEEEIn addition, the module purposefully embeds academic skills development relevant to a computing professional.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Demonstrate a critical understanding of legal, social and ethical factors, which affect and are affected by computing systems.

LO2: Critically assess factors impacting on computing as a profession, and on individuals joining that profession.

LO3: Undertake a literature search and produce a review, with appropriate synthesis, to a good academic standard.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Khristin Fabian
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 20 LECTURE. The lecture covers four main inter-related themes which affect and are affected by computing systems: social factors, ethical issues, legal factors and professional issues.
Face To Face Tutorial 12 TUTORIAL. The tutorial focuses on developing skills to undertake a literature review which covers the inter-related themes discussed in the lecture.
Online Guided independent study 168 Guided independent study. Students work on their own to explore the topics/complete assignments and deepen their understanding of the subject. This involves engaging with the required and recommended readings/resources as well as conducting independent research to expand understanding of the topic.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Essay 60 1~3 Week 10 , WORDS= 2000 words Essay. Students will conduct a literature review on a contemporary challenge in computing (a list of topic to select from will be provided).
Class Test 40 1~2 Week 13 HOURS= 2 hours Class test via moodle with multiple choice and short answers
Component 1 subtotal: 60
Component 2 subtotal: 40
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
CSI09101 Computing in Contemporary Society