CSMAX270-23B (HAM)

Cultural Perspectives for Computing and Mathematical Sciences

15 Points

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The University of Waikato
Academic Divisions
Division of Health Engineering Computing & Science
School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences Office
Department of Computer Science

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Sally Jo Cunningham

Sally Jo Cunningham
4402
G.1.27
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sallyjo.cunningham@waikato.ac.nz

Te Taka Keegan

Te Taka Keegan
4420
G.2.25
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tetaka.keegan@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Administrator(s)

: buddhika.subasinghe@waikato.ac.nz

Placement/WIL Coordinator(s)

Tutor(s)

Student Representative(s)

Lab Technician(s)

Librarian(s)

: anne.ferrier-watson@waikato.ac.nz

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What this paper is about

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The paper provides students with an understanding of scientific and culture-specific perspectives on issues in computing and mathematical science. Students will learn how Māori and indigenous perspectives can be applied in diverse cultural, international, ethical, and professional contexts, and how to apply these skills effectively in order to work in diverse teams.
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How this paper will be taught

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Lectures will include some interactive elements as well as conventional lecture-style presentation of material. Lectures will primarily be face-to-face and recordings of the lectures will be made available as soon as possible after they occur.

Tutorials will be held in weeks 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, and 11. Tutorials will involve workshop sessions, both individual and in groups, related to the current lecture topics. Students will be required to make oral presentations as part of the tutorial work.

Students will also undertake individual work, primarily taking Moodle Quizzes and writing critical reflections, to research, review and apply topics covered.

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Required Readings

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There is no set textbook for this paper. Weekly recommended readings, videos, and other Web resources will be added to Moodle.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • apply an awareness of the perspectives of other cultures to digital/software-related issues and in collaborative contexts
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Moodle quizzes over lecture material (1)
    • Tutorial assessments (2)
    • Critical reflections (3)
  • apply communication skills and cultural understanding to scientific and project-related case studies
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Moodle quizzes over lecture material (1)
    • Tutorial assessments (2)
    • Critical reflections (3)
  • apply skills in effective inter-cultural communication in the context of computing and mathematical sciences
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Moodle quizzes over lecture material (1)
    • Tutorial assessments (2)
    • Critical reflections (3)
  • communicate well in cross-cultural circumstances (in software development, these cultures could comprise designers, developers and clients)
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Moodle quizzes over lecture material (1)
    • Tutorial assessments (2)
    • Critical reflections (3)
  • demonstrate a basic cultural understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi (tikanga, mātauranga, interconnectedness of iwi, hapū, whānau).
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Moodle quizzes over lecture material (1)
    • Tutorial assessments (2)
    • Critical reflections (3)
  • develop and apply a critical understanding of computing and mathematical sciences within cross-cultural contexts
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Moodle quizzes over lecture material (1)
    • Tutorial assessments (2)
    • Critical reflections (3)
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Assessments

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How you will be assessed

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Achievement will be measured as per the assessment structure.
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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Moodle quizzes over lecture material
33
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. Tutorial assessments
33
  • Hand-in: In Tutorial
3. Critical reflections
34
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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