Code: | DPI4001 | Acronym: | DPI4001 | Level: | 400 |
Keywords | |
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Classification | Keyword |
OFICIAL | Personal and Communicational Development |
Active? | Yes |
Web Page: | http://www.dcc.fc.up.pt/~jpp/sei |
Responsible unit: | Department of Computer Science |
Course/CS Responsible: | Master in Computer Science |
Acronym | No. of Students | Study Plan | Curricular Years | Credits UCN | Credits ECTS | Contact hours | Total Time |
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M:CC | 3 | Study plan since 2014/2015 | 2 | - | 6 | 42 | 162 |
MI:ERS | 30 | Plano Oficial desde ano letivo 2014 | 5 | - | 6 | 42 | 162 |
The main objective of this course has is to induce among the students critical thinking about social and ethical questions raised by the use of computers and the Internet. Another objective concerns informing the students of legislation relevant to their future profession. A final outcome is the improvement of their capacities of oral and written communication.
A set of subjects is proposed to the students, who must prepare reports with their summary, and present them. That, together with the analysis of the subjects presented in the class and the discussion of its implications, allows the students to aquire a background on the subjects studied in this course.
Study the variety of ethical perspectives. Analysis and discussion of subjects related to informatics, including:
1. software licenses;
2. legislation on informatics and data protection;
3. security and privacy;
4. evaluation and control of risks associated to the use of software;
5. intellectual property, patents;
6. accreditation of courses, codes of conduct;
7. impacts of informatics on the society;
8. history and evolution of informatics.
Subjects to be studied, developed, and presented by the students will be proposed. A report and a presentation on each subject will be required, and their analysis made in the classes.
designation | Weight (%) |
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Defesa pública de dissertação, de relatório de projeto ou estágio, ou de tese | 40,00 |
Participação presencial | 20,00 |
Trabalho escrito | 40,00 |
Total: | 100,00 |
designation | Time (hours) |
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Elaboração de relatório/dissertação/tese | 50,00 |
Frequência das aulas | 50,00 |
Total: | 100,00 |
Presence in the classes (according to rules of the University of Porto); report and its presentation; participation in discussions.
Average of the evaluation of the reports 80%.
Participation in the classes and discussions 20%.
Same as for other students
With extra report and written examination (50% + 50%).