College of Science, Health and Engineering

School of

Professional Environment
CSE5PE

LMS Subject link:

https://lms.latrobe.edu.au/course/view.php?id=62357

Postgraduate

SUBJECT LEARNING GUIDE

Semester 1, 2019

Bundoora

Subject Coordinator: Dr. Scott Mann

Instance Coordinator: Dr. Rajalakshmi Rajasekaran

SUBJECT DETAILS
Subject Code: CSE5PE
Subject Title: Professional Environment
Teaching Period: Semester 1
Location(s): Bundoora
Credit Points: 15
Delivery Mode: Day
AQF Level: Postgraduate

ENROLMENT REQUIREMENTS

Prerequisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assumed Skills & Knowledge: None
Special Study Requirements: None

Additional subject requirements:

Class materials:

STAFF CONTACTS

Subject Coordinator: Dr. Scott Mann

Email: S.Mann@latrobe.edu.au
Tel: 94792202
Location: Office No 237, Building Beth Gleeson, Campus Melbourne (Bundoora)
Consultation time:

Instance Coordinator: Dr. Rajalakshmi Rajasekaran

Email: R.Rajasekaran@latrobe.edu.au
Tel: <<Tel>>
Location: BG 224, Beth Gleeson Building Campus Melbourne (Bundoora)
Consultation time:

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ABOUT THIS SUBJECT

In this unit students are encouraged to become aware of the professional aspects of practising in the computing

field, to understand the ethical and legal responsibilities of computing professionals, and to consider the social

implications of their work

GRADUATE CAPABILITIES (GC)

GC GC Point
Literacies and Communication Skills cornerstone
Inquiry and Analytical Skills cornerstone
Personal and Professional Skills cornerstone
Discipline specific Knowledge and Skills cornerstone

ESSENTIALS

The Essentials are three vital areas of learning that all La Trobe undergraduate students will experience
throughout their course:
1. Global Citizenship
2. Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and
3. Sustainability Thinking.
Information about La Trobe’s Essentials can be found at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/essentials/what-the-essentials-
mean-for-you.

 The Global Citizenship Essential will be evaluated in this subject by <<How? E.g. team presentation>>.
 The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Essential will be evaluated in this subject by <<How? E.g. team
presentation>>.
 The Sustainability Thinking Essential will be evaluated in this subject by <<How? E.g. team presentation>>.

SUBJECT INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (SILOS)

Upon successful completion of this subject, you should be able to:

1 Apply ethical theory through debate to the resolution of ethical dilemmas in IT
2 Develop a personal ethical framework for IT practice incorporating awareness of cultural and global issues
3 Investigate and analyse significant contemporary social, legal and ethical challenges in a globalised IT
market
4 Reflect and analyse personal viewpoints toward managing relationships and maintaining professional
standards in the workplace
5 Critically evaluate issues arising from communication and cultural differences and propose alternative
approaches
6 Critically appraise the role of information technology in global citizenship and communication

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LEARNING ACTIVITY SC HEDULE

Week Date Learning Activity Contact

hours

1-12 Lecture 2
2-12 Lab Class 2
*Timetable details are available at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/students/timetables

LEARNING RESOURCES

Resource Type Title Author and Year Publisher

Communication for Business

<<Reading Type >> Dwyer, J. 5th ed. 2013 Pearson
and the Professions
The Business Communication Pearson
<<Reading Type >> Dwyer, J. 9th ed. 2012
Handbook
<<Reading Type >> Ethical Decision Making and Kallman, E.A. & Grillo, J.P. McGraw-Hill
Information Technology 1996
<<Reading Type >> Case Studies in Information Spinello, R.A. 2nd ed. Prentice Hall
Technology Ethics 2003

ASSESSMENT AND FEEDBACK SUMMARY

Date due % Assessment Activity Feedback method

(Assessment description)

Week 3 10% Individual presentation Written and oral

and 4 comments by your
subject staff and
peers
Week 8 10% Meeting Simulation (Online) Online written
comments by your
subject staff
Week 10 10% Group Presentation Written and oral
and 11 comments by your
subject staff and
peers
Week 10 20% Employment Preparation Task (Cover Letter & Resume) & Online Online written
Video Interview comments by your
subject staff
Summer 50% Written Examination
Exam
Period
NB. Students should keep a copy of all assignments submitted for assessment.

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HURDLE REQUIREMENTS

There are a variety of assessment hurdles or conditions for passing a subject other than the overall mark. Hurdle
Requirements may be built into the assessment of the learning outcomes of your subject.

The Hurdle Requirements for this subject are:

Students must attempt ALL assessments, and

a. Achieve an overall mark of at least 50% in the final (summed marks) for all Non-Exam assessments,
and
b. Achieve an mark of 50% for the Written Examination Assessment

SPECIAL CONSIDERATION

If you are not able to complete an assessment task on the scheduled date due to exceptional circumstances
beyond your control, you may be eligible for Special Consideration.

Information regarding Special Consideration can be found at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/special-consideration

REQUEST AN EXTENSION OF TIME TO SUBMIT AN ASSIGNMENT TASK

If the assessment task is worth 15% or more of the total assessment for this subject and you are not able to
submit it by the due date, you will need to request for an extension of time to submit. To do this or find more
information go to http://www.latrobe.edu.au/students/admin/forms/request-an-extension

For extensions of time for assessment tasks worth less than 15% of your total mark, contact your subject
coordinator. Poor time management is not an acceptable reason for an extension.

For information about late submission policy, go to Assessment (Late Submission of Assessment Tasks) Policy.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

“Academic integrity means being honest in academic work and taking responsibility for learning the conventions
of scholarship. Academic integrity education is integral to the learning experience at La Trobe University. The
University requires its academic staff and students to observe the highest ethical standards in all aspects of
academic work, and it demonstrates its commitment to these values by awarding due credit for honestly
conducted scholarly work, and by penalising academic misconduct and all forms of cheating” (La Trobe University
Academic Integrity – Procedures and Responsibilities, 2015). N.B. The penalty for contract cheating (submitting
an assignment that you paid someone else to do) is “exclusion from the University without readmission” (La
Trobe University Academic Integrity – Schedule of Responses and Penalties for Academic Misconduct).

You should familiarise yourself with your responsibilities in relation to Academic Integrity. Make sure you have
completed the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) on your LMS, and check the Academic Integrity website at
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/students/academic-integrity.

If you have any questions, ask your Subject or Course Coordinator.

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STUDENT FEEDBACK ON SUBJECT SURVEY

The Student Feedback on Subjects (SFS) Survey is one of the quality assurance processes that occur across the
University. In this survey, you can tell us about your learning experiences in this subject. We value your
feedback. Your views are taken seriously and assist us to improve the learning experience for future students.
The surveys are anonymous and will be available prior to the end of the teaching period.

CHARTER OF STUDENT R IGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As a La Trobe coursework student, you have a number of rights and responsibilities. La Trobe statutes and
regulations, as well as policies and procedures govern your rights and responsibilities. LaTrobe University aspires
to provide an outstanding student experience conducive to scholarly activity and supportive of your learning
goals.

The Charter of Student Rights and Responsibilities is a brief summary of your rights and responsibilities as a
student at LaTrobe. The Charter was developed in consultation with LaTrobe students. A copy of the Student
Rights and Responsibilities can be found at
https://unite.latrobe.edu.au/sites/dme/dm/Lists/WR/Attachments/7629/17012017StudentCharter.pdf

GETTING HELP AND SUPPORT AT UNI

A range of services at La Trobe can assist you with your studies, health and wellbeing.

For the full range of services and facilities available for you, go to Student Help and Support at
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/students/support.

LIBRARY

Your La Trobe Library offers many ways to support your study. Play Mission Possible at
www.lib.latrobe.edu.au/mission/ to learn about library resources and services, or visit the website and explore
these essential resources:

 Achieve @ Uni: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/students/study-resources/learning/achieve - learn

important skills needed at university, includes finding and using information in your assignment tasks,
referencing, reading, writing and presenting, academic language and maths skills;
 Assignment Calculator: http://latrobe.edu.au/library/assignment-thesis-support/assignment-calculator
- plan your assignment schedule and submit on time;
 Referencing: http://latrobe.libguides.com/referencing – understand why and how we reference;
includes the four major styles;
 Expert Help: http://latrobe.libguides.com/ – provides expert discipline and specialist help; get help here
with assessment tasks;
 Live chat to library staff: http://www.lib.latrobe.edu.au/chat/client.php?locale=en&style=original –
live chat for help available during semester hours only.

ASK LA TROBE

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ASK La Trobe is your 24/7 student help service where you will find answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs)
about study and student life. You will be able to find information to assist you with your studies at LaTrobe, but
also information to assist you outside of your LaTrobe life.

Go to http://latrobe-current.custhelp.com/app/home for further information.

LEARNING AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS

There are many resources, including services, to help you with your academic studies at LaTrobe. Go to the
Learning and Support Programs page at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/students/study-resources/learning for
further information.

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Your health and wellbeing is an important part of being a successful student. Studying can be stressful and many
factors can affect your mental and physical health, in and outside of the University.

Check out the services available to you at La Trobe to support your health and wellbeing at
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/students/support/wellbeing.

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