For an explanation of the curriculum
change process, please see www.uncw.edll/fachandbookiresponsibilities/tcachinglcurriculllm.htm.
Icollege of Arts and Sciences
PROPOSAL
University of North Carolina Wilmington
FOR UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
CHANGE
Department or Academic Unit: Computer Science
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o New Course (attach syllabus) 0 Deletion
o Course Change (Check all that apply):
o PrefixlNumber
o Pre/Corequisite
of Course
0 Title 0 Description
0 Restrictive Statement
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Degree Requirement
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Trial Course
o Credit Hours o Contact
o Crosslist
Hours
o Uncrosslist
o Other:
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Fall
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Spring
o on Request
Current course prefix, number and title:
New course prefix, number and title:
CSC 385: Professional
CSC 385: Professional
Abbreviated course title (30 spaces maximum):
Summer
0 Alternate
and Ethical Issues in Computer
Years
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and Ethical Issues in Computer S8
ProUEthicallssues
Compo Science
0 Lecture 0 Seminar 0 Lab 0 Practicum 0 Internship 0 Other
Type of course:
Credit hours:
0
3
Credit hour change: From:
1
To: 3
Contact hours:
3
Contact hour change: From:
To: 3
Restrictions (If repeatable the number of hours this course may be taken for credit, open only to students within the major, etc.):
Crosslisted with (course prefix and number):
Uncrosslist with (course prefix and number)
(To crosslist/uncrosslist courses, a curriculum change form submitted by both departments is required.}
QYes
<!>No
Is this course a renumbering
(it replaces an existing course)? If yes, which course?
QYes
<!>No
And should the existing course be deleted? (If yes, a separate curriculum change form requesting this deletion is required.)
QYes
<!>No
Is this course currently
QYes
<!>No
Will it be submitted for basic studies approval?
QYes
<!>No
Is this course currently
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approved for basic studies?
approved for oral competency?
<!>Yes QNo
Will it be submitted for oral competency approval?
QYes
<!>No
Is this course currently
o Yes
<!>No
Will it be submitted for computer competency approval?
approved for computer competency?
<!>Yes QNo
Is it required for a major/minor/option
in your department? (If yes. please provide in the degree requirement
section below the necessary change for degree requirements description in catalogue.)
<!>Yes Q No
Is it an elective for a major/minor/option
in your department? (If yes, please provide in the degree requirement
section below the necessary change for degree requirements description in catalogue.)
Degree requirement as it would appear in the catalogue (Include change to: total hours, new required courses, insertion and deletion of
required courses, text, etc.) Ifadditional space is required, prepare on a separate page using the format of the current catalogue and attach to this form.
The proposed
change will add 1 hour to the credit hours required for the major, as shown below.
Option 1. 71 hours. CSC 100, 121, 133, 221, 242, 332, 340, 342, 360, 385,434,450,455;
9 additional hours of 300-400 level CSC
courses approved by the advisor; MAT 161, 162; STT 215; one of the sequences PHY 201-202, BIO 240 and 241, or CHM 101-102
with labs; one additional course chosen from CHM 101 with lab (if not selected as part of the two course sequence), CHM 211 and
CHML 211, GLY101, GLY 120 and GLYL 120, PHY 201 (if not selected as part of the two course sequence), PHY 211, BIO 201,
202, 240 (if not selected as part of the two course sequence).
Option 2. 68-75 hours (core plus concentration). CSC 100, 121, 133,221,242,332,344,360,385,434,450,455;
QMM 280 or STT 215; 6 additional hours of 300- 400-level CSC courses approved by the advisor.
Q Yes <!>No
Is it a collateral requirement
documentation
<!>Yes Q No
or elective for a major/minor/option
listing the departments/programs
MAT 161,162;
for another department?
affected and verifying that the departments
(If yes, attach
were consulted.)
Are present staff and resources adequate to support this proposal? (Ifno, explain in the justification section
how they will be provided.)
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College of Arts and Sciences
PROPOSAL
University of North Carolina Wilmington
FOR UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
CHANGE
Course description change as it would appear in the catalogue (Course description change: 50 words or less; include prefix. number. title. credit hours.
cross listing, pre/corequisites. etc.)
CSC 385. Professional and Ethical Issues in Computer Science (3) Prerequisite: ENG 101 or equivalent and junior or senior standing
in computer science. Study of ethical and professional issues arising from the impact of computer science and related technologies
on society. Topics include ethical issues, Obligations of professional practice, privacy and security, intellectual property, work and
health issues, and the impact of emerging technologies. Students will be required to give both oral and written presentations and
participate in the discussion of case studies.
Justification for request or degree change:
This course teaches the principles of ethical analysis and how technology, law, and ethics interact in society. The goal of this
instruction is to help graduates confront and deal with the ethical challenges that arise in professional practice. This course also
improves the graduate's ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences. This course is used in
part to assess CSC's achievement of ABET General Criteria E, F, G, and H (an understanding of professional, ethical, and social
responsibilities; An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences; An ability to analyze the impact of computing on
individuals, organizations, and society, including ethical, legal, security, and global policy issues; Recognize the need for, and an
ability to engage in, continuing professional development).
The expanded format is necessary for accomplishing this diverse set of Objectives.
@Yes
o
Does this proposal require University Curriculum Committee (UCC) or Faculty Senate approval (refer to
No http://www.uncw.edu/I'acseniucc!)? (Ifyes, after college/school curriculum committee approval. forward proposal to the UCC and complete
and submit the appropriate UCC/brm(s). If approved, this proposal must be signed by the UCC Chair and Faculty Senate President ami
forwarded to the Provost.)
Recommended and approved by:
Date
Dean of the College or School
*Chair, University Curriculum Committee
Chair. College or School Curriculum Committee
Date
*President, Faculty Senate
Teacher Education Council (WSE use only)
Date
Provost
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Date
Date
"Obtain signatures of the UCC Chair and the Faculty Senate President only ifrequiredfor
Forms not filled out completely or lacking documentation
Date
will be returned.
this proposal.