Course outline:

Course Tittle: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES    

Course Code: SS-4910

Credit Hours: 3 (3+0)

pre requisite: None

Course Objective:

A Computing graduate as professional has some responsibilities with respect to the society. This course develops student understanding about historical, social, economic, ethical, and professional issues related to the discipline of Computing. It identifies key sources for information and opinion about professionalism and ethics. Students analyze, evaluate, and assess ethical and professional computing case studies.

                             Class : Ex ppp BSCS 8th C

                             Time:

                                         Monday: 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm 

                                         Wednesday: 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon successful completion of this course, the students will be able

• To make students aware of their professional responsibilities when they will work in computing sector.
• To provide students an understanding about the historical, social, ethical, economical and professional issues related to computing profession.
• To acquire students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that computing professionals must possess to practice in a professional, responsible, and ethical manner.

Course content:

Following contents will be covered in this course

• The Computing Profession
• The Structure of Organizations
• Finance and Accounting
• Anatomy of a Software House
• Computer Contracts
• Intellectual Property Rights
• Cyber Ethics
• Resume, Resignation letter and Cover letter
• The Framework of Employee Relations Law and Changing Management Practices
• Human Resource Management and Software Engineering
• Health and Safety at Work
• Software Liability: Liability and Practice
• Ethical theories and ACM Code of Ethics

Sessional Marks: 20 Marks

• Quiz                             8 Marks
• Class Participation       2 Marks
• Assignment                  5 Marks
• Attendance                   5 Marks