MIT505 IT Professional and Ethics
Unit outline
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| Enrolment modes: | Year 1, Semester 2 |
| Credit point(s): | 12.5 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Prerequisite: | MIT503 Systems Development |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 10 hours per week over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities: | 3 timetabled hours per week, 7 personal study hours per week |
Unit description
The unit provides an understanding of what it means to be an IT professional and what is expected from an IT professional in an organisation and in the society as a whole. It provides students with an overview of the requirements and skills for responsible and ethical practice in IT profession as well as opportunities for developing and applying effective communications and management skills.
Unit learning outcomes (ULO)
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On the successful completion of this units student will be able to: |
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| ULO1 | Understand professional standards, values and expectations. |
| ULO2 | Understand the ethical issues facing Information Technology Professionals. |
| ULO3 | Demonstrate knowledge of ethical values and standards. |
| ULO4 | Analyse a wide selection of legal issues associated with IT. |
| ULO5 | Develop the necessary interpersonal and communication skills required to operate effectively as an IT professional in a globalised industry. |
Topics to be included in the unit
| 1. | An Overview of Ethics |
| 2. | Ethics for IT Professionals and IT Users. |
| 3. | Cyberattacks and Cybersecurity |
| 4. | Information Privacy and Government |
| 5. | Intellectual Property |
| 6. | Freedom of Expression |
| 7. | Ethical Decisions in Software Development |
| 8. | Social Networking |
| 9. | Ethics of AI and Big Data |
| 10. | Ethics of Organizations: Cultures and Norms, Leadership and decision making |
| 11. | Skill development, communication, negotiation and team-building |
| 12. | Emerging issues in IT Professional and Ethics |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) |
Indicative due week |
| Assessment 1: Class Participation | 30% | 12 |
| Assessment 2: Online Quiz | 10% | 5 |
| Assessment 3: Group Report | 30% | 12 |
| Assessment 4: Final Exam | 30% | Final exam week |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. Your lecturer will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.