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Computer has permeated all facets of  the modern society. CS306 dwells on the societal  influence of  IT as it affects economy, social interaction, social institutions and conflict. The course examines these areas: automation, data banks, ethics, information explosion, money-less economy, security, education, energy, government, law, medicine, the arts and humanities. In addition, the course provides technical understanding of emerging technologies and generates interests on the philosophical, economic, political and social dimensions of  the information age. 

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Required:

Computers in Society - Annual Ed. 06/07 (Paul DePalma), ISBN 0-07-296886-9, McGraw-Hill 

Further Reading:

Computers in our World by Lisa Jedlicka, ISBN 0619237694, Course Technology 2004

The grading scale for all assignments and examinations is as follows:

• A          90 - 100 %
• B          80 -  89 %
• C          70 - 79 %
• D          60 - 69 %
• F           0  - 59 %

Final grades will be based on 5 components as weighted below:

• Attendance/Homework                                    25%
• Report/Presentation                                          25 %
• Midterm                                                           20%
• Final Exam                                                       30 %

No late work will be accepted ! To get a passing grade all components must be done or an incomplete grade will be awarded.

• Students are expected to come to class prepared (have textbook and have read required assignments), and submit homework on time avoid penalty. If a student is not able to attend class, student should contact the instructor prior to class.
• Projects will be executed in groups or teams. Other activities must be done individually to avoid penalty. Make-ups and incompletes are not encouraged and can only be granted for rare cases. Avoid submitting virus-infested disks or a score of zero will be awarded.
• All misconducts will be forwarded to the Chair after the first warning.
• The instructor may revise this syllabus as deemed necessary.

Any student whose disability falls within ADA guidelines and who is registered with the Adaptive Needs Program should inform the instructor during the first week of class of any special needs or equipment necessary to fulfill the requirements of this course. Students who have or may be dealing with a disability should speak with the disability office (260-481-6657).

 Instructor Dr. E. Udoh,  Phone 260-481-6946,   Room  ET 125P,   Email udohe@ipfw.edu,    

Lecture Time:   Tuesday and Thursday.

Office Hours: Tuesday  9:30 - 10:30 a.m.  &  12:30- 1:30 p.m.

(Students are required to adhere to these times or send me an email). 

* This course is designed with the interest of the student at heart. Get involved, no student can afford to be a spectator in computer science!