CENG474 Engineering And Informatics EthicsIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Computer Engineering (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Computer Engineering (English)
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: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 7
Language of instruction: EN
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Department Elective
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

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Program Outcomes
1) Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.)
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for examination of engineering problems.
6) The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill.
7) Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge.
8) Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal.
9) Professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information on project management and practices in business life such as risk management and change management; awareness about entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainable development.
11) Information on the effects of engineering applications on health, environment and safety in the universal and social dimensions and the problems of the times; 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) Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.)
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for examination of engineering problems.
6) The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill.
7) Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge.
8) Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal.
9) Professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information on project management and practices in business life such as risk management and change management; awareness about entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainable development.
11) Information on the effects of engineering applications on health, environment and safety in the universal and social dimensions and the problems of the times; 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