Industrial Engineering
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

CENG474

Course Name:

Engineering And Informatics Ethics

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	7

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Prof. Dr. BEKİR TEVFİK AKGÜN

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The main aim of the course is; to provide pre-service teachers the ability to analyze security problems that may arise during the use of informatics technologies and to reveal the correct perspective towards ethical problems.

Course Content:

The concept of ethics; historical development of computer security; ethical-professional relationship and professional ethics; the nature of ethical principles; ethical responsibilities of the individual of digital citizenship and information society; ethical problems in the use of information resources; accuracy of information; access to information; privacy; data protection; intellectual property, copyrights, patents and license agreements; IT law; IT crimes; social effects of cyber crimes; basic concepts of cyber space and cyber security; cyber actors and attack methods; cyber defense methods; security in mobile and social media environments; network security; personal and corporate data security management; IT legislation and law.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Describes the necessary technical and pedagogical information about computer security and IT ethics problems.
2) It provides solutions to technology related social conflicts of the information age.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) Explain current IT ethics problems.
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) Develops strategies for the ethical education of future generations.

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to the Course, Course descriptions	Course Notes
2)	The concept of ethics, ethical theory, basic philosophical approaches, the relationship between Ethics, Morality and Law. Ethical practices in social life. Professional ethics.	Course Notes
3)	IT ethics as a branch of ethics, development of ethics to informatics.	Course Notes
4)	The importance of individual responsibilities in the context of vehicle use in digital environment.	Course notes
5)	4 main ethical problems of the information age: Privacy, security, privacy, accessibility.	Course notes
6)	Sample cases used for IT ethics education	Course notes
7)	Process steps for solving ethical problems.	Course notes
8)	Midterm Exam	Course notes
9)	Process steps for solving ethical problems.	Course Notes
10)	Personal and corporate data security management; IT legislation and law.	Course notes
11)	Basic concepts of cyber space and cyber security; cyber actors and attack methods; cyber defense methods.	Course notes
12)	Basic concepts of cyber space and cyber security; cyber actors and attack methods; cyber defense methods.	Course notes
13)	Security and ethics in mobile and social media environments; network security;	Course note
14)	Security and ethics in mobile and social media environments; network security;	Course notes
15)	Final Exam	Course Notes

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Barger, R. N. (2008). Computer ethics: A case-based approach. New York, NY: Cambridge University Press.
References:	Bynum, T. (2001). Computer ethics: Its birth and its future. Ethics and Information Technology, 3(2), 109–112.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2)	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3)	Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
4)	Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5)	Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
6)	Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7)	Ability to communicate effectively i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
8)	Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9)	Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
10)	Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11)	Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Homework
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 20
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	3	42
Homework Assignments	1	30	30
Midterms	1	40	40
Final	1	50	50
Total Workload			204