discussion

Discussion 1:

Students must both address the Discussion Forum issue(s), as well as comment respectfully, relevantly and constructively on the posts of a minimum two of their classmates to adequately complete the assignments.

Students striving for a superlative grade should go far above and beyond the minimum requirements of the assignment.

Assignment:

Before completing this week’s forum, please watch the following video(s) and/or read the following article(s):

Do some independent research and explain the different types of ‘hackers’ and the behavior of each type. Discuss some of the technological advances that have come as a result of ‘hacking.’ Given such advances, discuss your view on the idea that some level of ‘hacking’ current technologies is a necessity.

Regarding the Aaron Swartz story and case, discuss your views on the actions of Aaron Swartz, the university and the prosecutors.

Discussion 2

Students must both address the Discussion Forum issue(s), as well as comment on the posts of at least two of their classmates.

Students striving for a superlative grade should go above and beyond the minimum requirements of the assignment.

Assignment:

Watch the documentary

(BBC Documentary)

What is your reaction to this documentary? How do you feel such a show would influence public opinion on the death penalty in the United States?

Discussion #3

Students must both address the Discussion Forum issue(s), as well as comment on the posts of a minimum two of their classmates to adequately complete the assignment. There is no minimum or maximum length as long as all the issues are fully addressed.

Students striving for a superlative grade should go above and beyond the minimum requirements of the assignment.

Topic:

Environmental Crimes

View the following video before completing this week’s forum.

Do a bit of your own research in addition to the reading and the videos. Describe an example of a business, corporation or other organization committing a crime against the environment. What was the damage? What was the punishment? How do we balance the need for energy with keeping the environment, citizens and communities safe and healthy?