Career paths in Information Technology will be explored to help the student determine the appropriate degree plan. Career paths will include but not be limited to software development, computer science, database, networking, system administration and operations, end user support, web design, and management. The student will learn ethical concerns in business and information technology including the ACM Code of Ethics.

If you do well in this course, you will be able to:

• Identify positions in the IT field
• Understand the expectations of the IT professional
• Understand how to locate job opportunities
• Demonstrate an understanding of how to assess a job offer
• Define Ethics
• Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of acting in accordance with a code of ethics.
• Demonstrate and understanding of the common ethical issues that face IT users.
• Demonstrate and understanding of what constitutes a computer crime and the current methods of data security.
• Define the right to privacy and demonstrate and understanding of the basis for protecting personal privacy under the law.
• Define intellectual property and demonstrate an understanding of the impact of violating those rights.
• Demonstrate and understanding of software security and how to protect individual and corporate rights.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of contingent workers in the work place.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical issues surrounding whistle blowing.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the Impact of information technology on the quality of life.
  

The required textbook for this course is:

• Ethics in Information Technology, George Reynolds, Thomson/Course Technology, 2007.

For information on how to order your textbooks, go to http://eli.nvcc.edu/books/

 Your course grade will be determined by the assignments and exams, according to the following points:

You must pass, with a 64% or better, at least one of the exams in order to pass this course, regardless of the percentage of points you have earned.

There are 2 exams in this course. You are expected to take your examinations at one of the NVCC campus Testing Centers. Be sure to allow enough time to complete your exam before the Testing Center closes; Testing Centers have specific policies relating to the administration of ELI exams. You will need to take a photo ID, your NovaConnect empl ID number, and the appropriate Exam Pass when you go to the Testing Center.  

For Testing Center locations, hours of operation and policies, click here.

For information on taking exams outside of the metropolitan area, click here.

I am here to help you succeed in this course. Occasionally questions or problems may arise. The best way to reach me is via email. 

Email:   lalbert@nvcc.edu
Phone:  (703) 323-3347 - ELI

1. Use your web browser to connect to http://www.nvcc.edu/bbstart. Follow the directions to determine your email, Blackboard and VIVA account user names and passwords.
2. Access your email account and make sure you know how to use it; you will be required to use this account for all course-related email.
3. Log on to Blackboard at http://learn.vccs.edu.
4. Click on this course under "My Courses." Review the entire course to make sure you understand what will be required of you. Then start completing the assignments.

Please note that account generation takes approximately one week from the time of your paid registration. If you cannot log on after one week, contact the IT Help Desk. If you can log on to Blackboard, but your course isn't listed, please contact ELI or your instructor.