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PATEROS TECHNOLOGICAL COLLEGE

SOCIAL ISSUES AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES

SYLLABUS AND EXPECTED TOPIC

Course Title: Social Issues and Professional Practices

Course Description

This course examines the ethical, social, legal, and professional aspects of
contemporary issues in society, especially those related to technology and professional
practices. It focuses on fostering ethical decision-making, understanding societal
impacts of professional actions, and promoting sustainable practices.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, students will:

1. Understand the ethical principles and their applications in professional decision-


making.
2. Analyze contemporary social issues from multiple perspectives.
3. Develop awareness of legal and societal responsibilities in professional practice.
4. Communicate effectively about complex social and professional challenges.
5. Apply sustainable practices to address professional and societal problems.

Topics Covered

1. Introduction to Ethics and Professional Practices


GROUP 1
o Ethics frameworks: Utilitarianism, Deontology, Virtue Ethics
o Professional codes of ethics (IEEE, ACM, etc.) GROUP 2
o Role of ethics in professional decisions
2. Social and Cultural Impacts of Technology
o Digital divide and inclusivity
GROUP 3
o Technology and globalization GROUP 4
o AI, automation, and their societal consequences
3. Legal and Regulatory Frameworks GROUP 5
o Intellectual property rights
o Privacy laws and data protection
GROUP 6
o Workplace regulations and labor rights
GROUP 7
4. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
o Sustainability in business practices GROUP 8
o Ethical supply chain management
o Community engagement and outreach
5. Contemporary Social Issues
GROUP 9
o Climate change and environmental ethics
o Diversity, equity, and inclusion in professional spaces GROUP 10
o Ethical challenges in emerging technologies
6. Case Studies and Real-World Applications
GROUP 11
o Industry-specific ethical dilemmas
o Landmark legal cases and societal impact GROUP 12
o Sustainable and ethical decision-making practices
Teaching Methodology

 Lectures and discussions


 Group projects and presentations
 Case study analysis
 Guest speakers from industry and academia

Assessments and Grading

1. Participation
2. Quizzes
3. Midterm Exam
4. Research Project/Presentation
5. Final Exam

Course Policies

 Attendance: Students are expected to attend all classes and participate actively.
 Academic Integrity: Plagiarism or cheating will result in disciplinary action.
 Late Submissions: Assignments submitted after the deadline will incur a penalty
unless prior approval is obtained.

Tentative Schedule

Week Topic Assignments/Exams


1 Introduction to Ethics Reading: Chapter 1
2 Professional Codes of Ethics Case Study 1
3 Social Impacts of Technology Quiz 1
4 Privacy Laws and Data Protection Group Discussion
5 Intellectual Property Rights Midterm Exam Review
6 Midterm Exam
7 CSR and Sustainability Research Project Proposal Due
8 Diversity in Professional Practices Guest Lecture
9 Emerging Technology Challenges Case Study 2
10 Real-World Applications Final Project Work
11 Final Presentations
12 Course Wrap-Up and Final Exam

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