SEDS 590
Graduate Seminar and Ethics
Learn the latest updated subjects and problems on the management science during the conferences given by the invited speakers; prepare and present a talk about a subject investigated and studied at the end of the semester, lectures on ethical issues in research are also included.
Reference book(s):
• Ethics for the Information Age. Michael J. Quinn, 5th edition (2012)
• Computer Ethics. Deborah G. Johnson, 4th Edition (2009)
• Empirical methods for artificial intelligence. Cohen, Paul R, MIT press, 1995.
Course Objectives: To improve the presentation techniques of students To comprehend how a presentation format and outline should be To improve the ability of students to express themselves in front of audiences,to improve the knowledge of students in ethical issues in research.
| Week | Topics |
| 1 | Ethics and Research Methods |
| 2 | Ethics and Publication |
| 3-14 | Seminars and Meeting with Advisor |
Grading:
Presentations and Reports %100
Course Learning Outcomes:
CO1 To be able to research and publish ethically
CO2 To be able to use technical English efficiently during speaking and writing
CO3 To be able to express his/her knowledge effectively in front of the audience
CO4 To be able to present and use time effectively
Contribution of Program Learning Outcomes:
| PO1 | PO2 | PO3 | PO4 | PO5 | PO6 | PO7 | |
| CO1 | 3 | 1 | |||||
| CO2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | ||||
| CO3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | ||||
| CO4 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Justification of the course:
It is a compulsory course of the Software Engineering and Data Science Master of Science Program as required for all graduate programs.
Overlapping with or complementing topics in courses:
This course overlaps partially with the SEDS589 Term Project since the ethical issues and knowledge of research methodology applies to both courses.
