Mindanao University of Science and Technology

College of Engineering and Architecture

SYLLABUS
Course Title: Engineering Ethics and Computer Laws
Course Code: CoE26
Credits: 2 units


MUST Vision
The Mindanao University of
Science and Technology (MUST) is
one of the country's leading
providers of scientific and
technological knowledge and skills.

MUST Mission
The University shall primarily
provide advanced education,
higher technological, professional
and advanced instruction in
mathematics, science, technology,
engineering, and advanced
research and extension work in
human resource development in
critical skills and competencies
required for global
competitiveness.Section 2. General
Mandate, RA 9519

Program Educational Objectives:
PEO1: An MUST-BSCoE graduate
shall be able to know why Ethical
considerations shall be inculcated
on their future endeavors as
computer experts.

Semester/Year: First Semester
Class Schedule: Tuesday 11:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m.
Bldg/Rm no.: 09-205
Prerequisite(s): New Constitution

Instructor: Neil Llacuna Pagalaran
Email: neilp.jn@gmail.com
Mobile no.: 09265550000
Consultation Schedule: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Office Phone no./Local:

I. Course Description:
A study on professional ethics and on various legislations related to computers.

II. Course Outcomes (CO)

Program Outcomes (PO)
a b c d e f g
CO1: Know the difference of ethical and unethical acts as well as from
legal and illegal acts of being a computer expert
X X X X X X X
CO2: Identify and describe the 15 cybercrime offenses and unethical
acts
X X
CO3: Know what are the coverage and limits of intellectual properties X
CO4: Know the extent and limits of libel law X X
CO5:Know the extent and limits of Electronic Commerce Act and Access
Devices Regulation Act
X X X
III. Course Outline:
Allotted Time Course Outcomes (CO) Topic/s Teaching-Learning Activities Assessment Tasks/Tools
November 19



Know and be
encouraged why the
subject is integrated in
the course of the
students.
Differentiate what is
ethical conduct from
what is unethical
conduct.
Ethical act versus
unethical act.

Lecture / Discussion/
Giving handouts/
Creating a closed online
group exclusive for CoE26

Oral recitation




PEO2: An MUST-BSCoE graduate
shall know the 15 offenses under
the Cybercrime law.

PEO3: An MUST-BSCoE graduate
shall know the Elements of Libel as
a common Cybercrime Law
offense.

PEO3: An MUST-BSCoE graduate
shall be able to know the
Intellectual Property Code to
safeguard their future inventions
and to vindicate their legal right to
their intellectual creations.

Program Outcomes:
a: An ability to know and
differentiate right conduct from a
wrong conduct.

b: Tendency to choose what is
right and legal from what is wrong
and immoral.

c: An ability to always consider the
social consequences of unethical
conduct.

d: An ability to be conscious and
updated on the actual and
contemporary cases and controversies
where computer laws are applied.

e: An ability to keep abreast with



November 26 Describe and define the
preliminary cybercrime
offenses.


Cybercrime Law Lecture / Discussion/
Giving handouts/



Oral recitation and Short
Quiz


December 3
Describe and define the
2
nd
half of the 15
cybercrime offenses.



Cybercrime Law
Lecture / Discussion/ Giving
of online URLs on the online
group




Oral recitation

December 10
Know and define the
elements of libel as a
cybercrime law
Libel in Revised Penal
Code versus libel
under RA10175
Lecture/Discussion/
Giving of handouts/ Giving of
online URLs on the online
group

Oral recitation

December 17




Know the latest
jurisprudence on libel.
Jurisprudence on libel. Lecture/Discussion

Giving of online URLs on the
online group









Oral Recitation



latest cybercrime violations in the
world.

f: Ability to differentiate if a particular
subject belongs to patents, copyrights,
or trademarks.

g: Ability to register only registrable,
copyrightable, and patentable
inventions.




January 7

Recap on cybercrime law
and libel as well as tips on
answering midterm essay
and multiple choice exam.
Jurisprudence on libel
Lecture/Discussion

Oral recitation





January 14
Midterm Exam Midterm Exam
Written Midterm Exam


Written Midterm Exam
January 21 Know copyrightable and
non-copyrightable
objects


Intellectual Property
Code

Lecture/Discussion/ Giving of
online URLs on the online
group

Oral recitation
January 28

Know the jurisprudence on
copyrights and be able to
know the limits on
becoming authors of
computer-related books
Copyrights Law Lecture/Discussion/ Giving of
online URLs on the online
group

Oral recitation
February 4




Know the limits and
rules on naming of your
invention through
trademarks law.

Trademarks Law

Lecture/Discussion/ Giving of
online URLs on the online
group




Oral recitation
February 11 Know the jurisprudence
on trademarks law.
Jurisprudence on
trademarks law
Lecture/Discussion/ Giving of
online URLs on the online

Oral recitation





group

February 18


Know what are patentable
objects to safeguard
future computer
inventions

Patents Law



Lecture/Discussion/ Giving of
online URLs on the online
group




Oral recitation

February 25








Know what are non-
patentable objects








Patents Law


Lecture/Discussion/ Giving of
online URLs on the online
group



Oral recitation

March 4

Know the jurisprudence on
patents law
Patents Law



Lecture/Discussion/ Giving of
online URLs on the online
group



Oral recitation

March 11
Know the offenses and
Access Devices Lecture/Discussion/ Giving of




unethical acts under the
Access Devices Regulation
Act
Regulation Act

online URLs on the online
group

Oral recitation

March 18

Know the offenses and
unethical acts under the
Electronic Commerce Act
Electronic Commerce Act

Lecture/Discussion/ Giving of
online URLs on the online
group

Oral recitation

March 29
Final Exam Final Exam Written exam and checking
of ratings in the exam



Final Exam


IV. Course Requirements:
1. Class attendance and participation policy:
(a) Attendance in class is not considered in the computation of grades. There shall only be quizzes at the end of the
Cybercrime Law discussion as well as at the end of Intellectual Property Law discussion. Since this is a once a week class
schedule, there are only 3 allowed absences. The 4
th
absence, if incurred, shall put the student on a dropped status.
(b) Participation in oral recitation every meeting which comprises half of the grading system. All the students shall be called to
recite every meeting. Once a student is absent and is called on the oral recitation, he is given a grade of 50. Students called to
stand for the oral recitation and have no answer or the answer is totally wrong shall also be given a grade of 50. Students


2. Course Readings/Materials:
(a) Textbooks & References: Commercial Law Review by Aquino-Sundiang; RA8484&RA8792MCQs.pdf by Prof. Co-Untian;
Cybercrime Law Provisions by Philippine Congress;

(b) Supplies needed: whiteboard marker, blackboard
(c) URLs for online resources
1. https://www.metrobankcard.com/Customer_Awareness/CardSecurity.aspx#q3
2. http://www.rappler.com/nation/51359-psg-atm-scam-fired



3. http://www.rappler.com/nation/51070-miriam-sc-ruling-online-libel-erroneous
4. http://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/50242-timeline-supreme-court-cybercrime-law-verdict
5. http://www.rappler.com/nation/50881-sc-upholds-cybercrime-law-sections
6. http://www.rappler.com/video/talkthursday/48748-the-cybercrime-law-in-2014-jj-disini

2. Assignments, Assessment, and Evaluation

Coverage for oral recitations every meeting are given ahead of time (at least 1 week) to allow ample time for the students to
study the coverage. Possible questions are also given ahead of time so that there is no unfair question that shall be asked of
them. There is only one question that shall be asked each student. The answer of the student for that question from the
professor shall be the basis of the oral recitation grade.


(f) Grading Policy:

Final grade: Final Grade = 50% Daily Oral Recitation
20% Written Midterm Exam
20% Final Exam
10% Quiz (Only 2 quizzes for the entire semester)





Disclaimer:
Every attempt is made to provide a complete syllabus that provides an accurate overviewof the subject. However, circumstances and events make it necessary for the instructor to modify the syllabus during the semester. This may depend, in part, on the progress, needs, and
experiences of the students


Prepared by: RECOMMENDING APPROVAL: APPROVED BY:





ENGR. BELMA M. VILLANUEVA ENGR. BELMA M. VILLANUEVA DR. AMBROSIO B. CULTURA, II, Ph.D.
Instructor CE Chairperson CEA Dean