Professional Computing Practice

Gain commercial insight into computing ethics, law and marketing in a professional, technical setting. Dig into the dark corners of malware, computer crime and terrorism. Study privacy, patents, royalties and global laws protecting software systems.

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Duration

13 weeks

Student rating

N/A

Study method

100% online

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Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

26 Feb 2018
27 Aug 2018

Australia's largest dual-sector institute, offering both TAFE and higher education, RMIT University proudly delivers work-related education and practical research relevant to current business and community needs. More than 60,000 students study with RMIT, and many of their degrees are available through Open Universities Australia.

2018

Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

recognise the need for computing ethics in the Information Technology (IT) industry and the complexities involved in computer ethical issues, and use the available legal tools to safeguard a developer’s interests when developing / publishing / marketing software
discuss, explain and apply concepts of business organization, business practices, marketing principles and the major ethical theories
discuss, explain and apply ethical, social media, political, economic, legal, and marketing issues relevant to the IT industry; and methods available to resolve these issues including the legalities involved in starting a computer (software) company
discuss, analyse and evaluate computing practice case studies, prepare SWOT analyses, and create detailed marketing plans using the proper language of the field in both written and oral presentations
work effectively in a small group of peers to analyse computing practice scenarios, and to assess the work of peers
demonstrate self-directed learning and more specifically the role of life-long learning for the longevity and progression of your career in IT.

Topics covered

Topics
- What is Cyberethics?
- Ethical concepts and theories
- Critical reasoning skills
- Professional ethics and responsibility
- Social networks, Freedom of expression
- Copyright
- Patents, Trademarks
- Privacy and Security
- Cybercrimes and cyber-related crimes
- Australian case studies
- Online communities
- Ethical aspects of emerging technologies (Cloud / Mobile Computing, etc)
Study resources
- Instructional Methods
  - Chat Rooms
  - Disscusion forum/Discussion Board
  - Embedded Multimedia
  - Online assignment submission
  - Podcasting/Leacture capture
  - Standard Media
  - Streaming Multimedia
  - Web links
- Online Materials
  - Resources and Links
  - Printable format materials
  - FAQs
  - Audio-Video streaming
  - Simulations

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements

You are recommended to have completed the following subjects(s) or have equivalent knowledge before starting this unit:

RMI-CPT230-Software Engineering Fundamentals

Others

If you are studying this subject for the Bachelor of Technology (Information Systems) Swinburne you must complete INF10006 and COS10012 before starting this subject.

Special requirements

SoftwareDetails - Word Processing software (eg. Microsoft Word, Google Docs, etc)
OtherDetails -
Stable broadband connection required to access online learning materials and live chat sessions / recordings.(note: mobile broadband users may have difficulties participating in live chat sessions)

Description

This subject is an introduction to computing ethics, law and marketing. It is intended for CSIT students who have not studied business principles, or who have little work experience in industry. The degree provides a survival kit for CSIT graduates entering the workforce. During this subject, you should consider computing ethical issues, such as information privacy, computer crime, computer terrorism. During this degree, you should also consider the international legal framework available to protect software system development. This includes non-disclosure agreements, employment contracts, intellectual property law (copyright, patent, licensing, royalties), trademarks and warranty disclaimers. Additionally, you should examine the marketing of a software system development, involving SWOT analysis and action plan.

Assessments

Assignment 1 - Discussion Board Participation (10%)
Assignment 2 - Assignment 2 (30%)
Assignment 3 - Assignment 1 (20%)
Assignment 4 - Invigilated Exam (40%)

Textbooks

Textbooks are subject to change within the academic year. Students are advised to purchase their books no earlier than one to two months before the start of a subject.

Related degrees

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Information Technology