Code of
Ethics
A student in a CS department program shall:
1
Act at all times with integrity.
Disciplinary Considerations:
- Disciplinary actions will depend upon the nature of the offense and are up to the instructor. Repeated or flagrant violations may result in permanent expulsion from the cs programs.
- Misuse of equipment may result in action restricting or banning future use of equipment and/or other action.
2
Strive to increase his/her competence and the competence and prestige of the profession.
Ethical Considerations:
- One should be willing to aid beginners without doing their work.
- One should be willing to extend public knowledge, understanding and appreciation of information processing, and to oppose all false or deceptive statements relating to information processing.
3
Accept responsibility for his/her work.
Ethical Considerations:
- One shall accept only work or internships for which there is a reasonable expectation of completion. Such assignments will be done in a responsible, and professional, manner as possible.
Disciplinary Considerations:
- Misrepresentation of one's expertise shall result in a written reprimand, a copy of which will be placed in the individual's file. Subsequent violations may result in suspension from the program.
4
Act with professional responsibility when working with others.
Ethical Considerations:
- In those instances where team projects are allowed, each individual's contribution must be significant and be identified.
- Use of a program, algorithm, or idea developed by another shall be clearly indicated in the documentation.
Disciplinary Considerations:
- Academic dishonesty shall result in immediate expulsion from the course, possible expulsion from the program, and possible expulsion from the college.
- Irresponsible use of facilities shall result in the loss of use of said facilities. Subsequent infractions shall result in, either temporary probation, or expulsion from the program.
5
Use his/her special knowledge and skills for the advancement of human welfare.
Ethical Considerations:
- When dealing with data concerning individuals, one shall always adhere to the principles of individual privacy.
- Individuals should not use computers to inflict harm on others.
Disciplinary Considerations:
- Violations shall result in college disciplinary actions and possible civil liabilities.
References:
Computer Science code of ethics, Eastern Washington University
Information/Computer Science Academic Honesty Policy, University of California at Irvine
ACM Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct